Edited Chapters 1 and 2

UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

JAIME HERNANDEZ AVE., NAGA CITY 4400
SILONG: REHABILITATION AND VETERINARY CENTER

FOR STRAY ANIMALS
Marjonie E. Magistrado
Proponent’s name
An undergraduate Project Research Proposal submitted

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Degree of Architecture
September 2020
SILONG: REHABILITATION AND VETERINARY
CENTER FOR STRAY ANIMALS
Complete location of your project
1. INTRODUCTION
Animals have a long history of relationships with humans that
developed and changed over time. It started as a working bond such as
farming, protecting their gain stores from rats and mice, hunting, guarding
duties, warfare, transportation, sporting events, protectors to wild animals, and
entertainment. Nowadays, simply stroking and hugging animals have been
proven to improve people’s physical and mental health. This is due to the “feel
good” hormones such as dopamine, endorphins, norepinephrine, oxytocin,
and prolactin released by the human brain upon intimate contact with animals
such as dogs and cats.
The survival and emotional bond between humans and animals instilled
each other’s cumulative will to survive – especially in times of natural
calamities and epidemics that endanger both humans and animals. For
example, the Mayon Volcano eruption on January 21, 2018 affected around
90,000 people and 6,000 animals, whereas another explosion by Taal Volcano
on January 12, 2020 affected around 736,802 people and 1,967 animals.
Today, the world is currently under a global health crisis because of the
outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. Apart from hundreds and
millions of people testing positive for the virus worldwide, animals are also
unfortunately at risk for contracting the virus. According to the World
Organization for Animal Health, various animals such as dogs, cats, tigers,
and lions tested positive for COVID-19 – currently at over 37 cases as of June
8, 2020.
Although cats were proven to be among the most vulnerable species for
COVID-19, animals are capable of transmitting the infection with other animals
– and a possibility of indirect transmission from animals to humans. Possible
scenarios of transmission include licking by pets and stroking by humans upon
contact, then humans accidentally touching their eyes or mouth without
washing their hands.
Among these two completely different scenarios under the same
catastrophic umbrella, it can be observed how the survival rate of these
animals can be dependent on the humans surrounding them. Despite the
lower number of affected cases of animals compared to humans, it can be
observed how these scenarios can leave animals, especially strays,
completely defenseless and left with their survival instincts.
This inference can be seen from owners abandoning their domesticated
animals in times of natural calamities, and with the current pandemic, one
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could only imagine the day-to-day hazards that stray animals face, putting
their health at high risk with very little to no medical intervention from the
people.
Just as much humans have the right to universal health care, animals,
especially strays, should also be given the right to accessible universal health
care. Achieving this on a medical scale requires the expertise and proper
facilities concerning veterinary medicine – the latter defined as the branch of
medical science that deals with the prevention, control, diagnosis, cure of
animal injuries and prevention of transmission of animal diseases to people. In
order for this profession to serve its purpose, an animal shelter is needed
which will cater animal welfare and pampering needs. This will serve as a
multiservice for animals that gives the proper care and attention they
deserved.
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Veterinary medicine began from the kindness and bravery of a
woman named Maria Dickin. On November 17, 1917, she founded the
first People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals where the first clinic is
located in white chapel basement. This clinic is for everyone, where
poor people could have free treatment to their ill and injured animals.
The organization successfully grew because after ten years, a total of
410, 100 animals were treated in a year which led them to open
veterinary clinics in other countries.
There are several organizations in the world that promote animal
welfare. One of this is the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW),
one of the largest animal welfare and conservation charities in the
world. It is a non-profit organization that protects animals and the places
they call home. In the Philippines, one of their notable projects is the
shelter of PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center. Upon implementation,
this project will be of great help to the organization, providing research
and architectural solutions for the best possible development of
animals.
The practice of veterinary medicine in the Philippines started in the
Spanish era (1521-1898) when they need to study and investigate the
occurrence of the Rinderpest epizootic (cattle plague) in the Philippine
islands that emerged in 1888. It was caused by the imported sick
animals from Indochina and Hong Kong. Animals affected by plague
were cows and carabaos in Manila and Bulacan. The effects of the
plague lasted from 1888 through 1939. This 1888 cattle plague
prompted the need for veterinarian services in the Philippines.
Therefore, the practice of veterinary medicine lawfully started when
Public Act No. 2245 was enacted on February 11, 1913, creating the
Veterinary Examining Board. Composed of members appointed by the
Governor-General, the Board was placed under the administrative
supervision of the Director of Agriculture.
In Naga City, there are several clinics offering medical treatment
for the pets but with limited facilities and was not affordable for the
lower class status. Hence, other pet owners were unable to visit
veterinary clinics when their pets are in pain with illness, even if they
want to. The city also has the City Veterinary Office, which according to
city veterinarian Dr. Junios J. Elad Jr., is the government agency
responsible for city-wide animal welfare. They provide veterinary
services such as consultation, vaccination (foot-and-mouth, anti-rabies
and deworming), and medical treatment for livestock and dogs.
However, it is not fully-free for the lower class status to afford.
Furthermore, its continuous beautification projects overshadowed
the city’s need to improve its veterinary sector. It should be taken into
consideration, however, as the safety of animals meant for human
consumption equates to the safety of their human receiving end.
With this into consideration, this project is needed because it will
be the avenue of hope and safety for animals – which indirectly affect
the humans around them. The goal of this project is to become a facility
that gives free veterinary treatment for the low class status who are
unable to afford it as well as provide an ideal, stress-free environment
for animals. It can also serve as a catalyst of professional and
employment opportunities for local veterinarians and veterinarian
students of CBSUA.
1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study sought to find solutions to the following problems:
Lack of facilities for animals. Even though several clinics and
public veterinary facilities are present in Naga City, they still are not
enough to cater to both owned and stray animals. According to Naga
City veterinarian Dr. Junios J. Elad J., there is no rescue shelter in
Camarines Sur that can accommodate and fully prioritize the welfare of
animals. When solved, this can provide animals with a place where they
can live and be treated with utmost love and care.
Overpopulation of stray animals. Due to the irresponsibility and
lack of knowledge on animal welfare, pet owners allow their pets to
reproduce with little chance to find homes for their offspring. When pet
owners can no longer keep, feed, and take care of them, they are then
ultimately abandoned. The Naga City pound dogcatchers and
authorized city and barangay personnel are in charge of animal control
and are mandated by law to capture stray, roaming, and unleashed
animals that can possibly transmit viral diseases. Unfortunately, the city
cannot accommodate and take full responsibility for the nurturing and
maintenance of the impounded stray animals. With a total of 998
impounded dogs, 188 of them are redeemed, only 32 of them are
adopted, while 957 were bound to be condemned. When not adopted or
claimed during a specified period of time, these “unwanted” animals are
bound to euthanasia.
Animal-caused health issues that can be transmitted to
humans. Although pets can offer a wide range of health benefits to
humans, they can also pose a number of health risks such as ticks,
parasites, and rabies – with rabies as one of the most severe diseases
that humans can contract from dogs and cats. Altogether, animals are
capable of transmitting over 100 diseases to humans, and that includes
COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that
companion animals have also been confirmed to be infected with the
COVID-19, mostly after close contact with an infected person. Although
their chances of spreading the disease from animals to humans is low
with over 37 reported cases worldwide as of June 2020, these animals
could be potential carriers of the virus to other animals. In addition, it is
also possible to indirectly carry the COVID-19 by the fur, mouth, and
feet of companion animals and transmit it to humans thru kissing,
snuggling, and stroking them.
The absence of Animal Welfare Awareness and Animal
Disaster Preparedness. According to a 2019 survey conducted by
Royal Canin, pet medicalization in the country remains low, with only
20% of local pet owners who bring their pets annually for veterinary
check-ups. Whereas, the remaining 80% would only do so when their
pets are already sick or in need of urgent care. Furthermore, residents

of Naga City do not have enough idea and awareness on responsible
pet care. This reflects on the situation of stray dogs and cats roaming
the city streets.
Inadequate veterinary clinics in Naga City. In Naga City, there
are only 14 recorded veterinary clinics, mostly private practitioners,
catering to animal care and medical services. This can limit where
veterinarians and allied professionals can practice, boost their
knowledge, and immerse with the community. According to Dr. Niko
Arevalo, a former veterinary student of CBSUA, one of his classmates
before had no choice but to take his on-the-job training outside the Bicol
Region, specifically in the Marikina Veterinary Hospital, due to the
limited veterinary clinics and inadequate related facilities in the
province.
1.3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The Proposed Rehabilitation and Veterinary Center for Stray
Animals intends to provide the city with a facility that caters for the needs
of the animals and change the way that humans think of them. Moreover,
this study aims to achieve the objectives set out below:
 To develop an ideal facility that will respond to the needs of the

animals in terms of animal welfare such as rescue, rehabilitation,
and rehome - establishing a strong, accessible connection
between domesticated animals and humans, especially those at
low class status;
 To serve as a shelter for stray animals, which can aid in
preventing the overpopulation of local stray animals that may
lead to abandonment and euthanasia;
 To create a facility for safe interaction between animals and
humans, one that promotes tropical architecture and new
technologies that can possibly drive tourists;
 To be the public’s catalyst for promoting proper knowledge and
awareness to the residents of Naga City on animal welfare,
prevention of animal cruelty, and animal disaster preparedness,
and;
 To provide an animal rehabilitation center with adequate medical

facilities that can serve as a training and employment ground for
future veterinarians in the Bicol Region.
1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The Rehabilitation and Veterinary Center for Stray Animals intend
to benefit the following:
a. To the Domesticated Animals

Since this project aims to build inviting and positively-viewed
facilities for domesticated animals, these can increase the chances of
its sheltered animals to find a new home and/or reunite with separated
pet owners.
b. To the Communities
Since one of the intents of the project is to rescue, rehabilitate,
and rehome stray animals, this can prevent the spread of zoonotic
diseases to the people. The project will also be the avenue for
educating and assessing pet owners on responsible pet care to avoid
possible pet abandonment. The project will also provide amenities for
both humans and animals where they can socialize, enjoy, and be
exposed to animals, which can further encourage the people to
become advocates against animal cruelty and instead, become animal
lovers.
c. To the Tourists
It will provide amenities and activities such as pet shows that will
drive interest to animals. This eventually promotes an animal- and
human-friendly facility that can generate more tourists.
d. To the Students and Professionals

It will serve as a training field for future veterinarians of the Bicol
Region, allowing both students and professionals to apply their
knowledge and expertise in practicing their skills in actual settings.
e. To the Environment
Since this project will cater to several animals, one of its possible
adverse effects is the accumulation of solid, liquid, and food waste of
dogs, cats, other animals, and also human waste. The solution is to
collect and process them under biogas digesters, eventually turning
them into electricity and fertilizer. Therefore, it can lessen the harmful
effects of methane gas from waste. Produced fertilizer can also be
donated to the government to help the reforestation of Mt. Isarog and
drive crop generation of local farmers.
f. To the Government of the Naga City

More job opportunities can open for veterinarians willing to work
with the project as well as entice animal lovers to work in the same
field. In a way, this can improve the city’s employment rate, the latter
being a possible driver for greater economic growth.
1.5. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

a. Research Components
i. The coverage of the study is to provide human- and animal-
friendly facilities for animal rehabilitation and recreation, a
veterinary center, animal welfare awareness and animal disaster
preparedness for domesticated animals such as dogs, cats,
rabbits, selected birds, goats, pigs, carabaos, roosters, and other
animals of Naga City and the entire Camarines Sur.
ii. The design will be limited in architectural drawings such as floor
plans, elevations, sections and perspectives.
The project does not cover formal education such as veterinary

courses and will not include the cost estimate of the proposal.
The study does not also cover MEPF (Mechanical / Electrical /
Plumbing / Fire Protection) details, structural details, and soil analysis
of the site. It does not include research on handling special occasions
and its related services.
b. Design Components
This proposed projects intent to provide the following set of
architectural spaces:
i. Administration Building
 Lobby with Reception Area
 Executive Director’s Office
 Administrative Director’s Office
 Humane Education Director’s Office
 Humane Education Staff
 Events Director’s Office
 Shelter Director’s Office
 Volunteer’s Director
 Legal Counsel’s Office
 Financial Director’s Office
 Head of Security
 Head of Maintenance
 Public Restroom
 Records Room
 Conference Room
 Personnel Restroom
ii. Veterinary Hospital

 Reception Area
 Waiting Area
 Examination Rooms
 Veterinary Director’s Office
 Veterinarians’ Lounge
 Surgical Rooms
 Infectious Animal Ward
 Non-Infectious Animal Ward
 Canine I.C.U.
 I.C.U. Run
 Feline I.C.U.
 Central Storage
 Grooming Room
 Feed Storage and Preparation
 Laboratory
 Radiology
 Pharmacy
 Dental Room
 Kennel
 Hydrotherapy
 Aviary
 Conference Exercise
 Student Lounge
 Student Dormitory
 Personnel Dormitory
 Personnel Break Room
 Equipment Storage
 Utilities Room
 Janitor Room
 Public Restroom
iii. Isolation Building

 Reception Area
 Surgical Room
 Dog Isolation Ward
 Cat Isolation Ward
 Isolation for Other Animals
 Storage and Equipment Room
 Personnel/Caretaker Room
iv. Animal Shelter and Adoption

 Reception Area
 Intake Exam Room
 Animal Rescue Team Office
 Admissions Office
 Quarantine Wards
 Intensive Care Wards
 Recovery Wards
 Healthy Hold Area
 Adoptions Zone
 Dog Runs 1
 Dog Runs 2
 Dog Runs 3
 Dog Runs 4
 Cattery
 Special Needs Area
 Grooming Area
 Support Room
 Treatment Room
 Storage Room
 Staff Room
v. Animal Day Care and Boarding

 Waiting Area
 Boarding Area
 Managers Office
 Small Dog Area
 Large Group Play Area
 Cat Room
 Animal Bath
 Grooming Bath
 Staff Break Room
 Public Restroom
 Storage Closet
 Utility Room
vi. Animal Clubhouse

 Multi-Purpose Halls
 Events Hall
 Cafeteria
 Storage
 Staff Room
 Public Restroom
vii. Library Building

 Animal Library
 Janitorial Closet
 General Storage
 General Mechanical Room
 Public Restroom
viii. Library
 Information Counter
 Reading Area
 Staff Break Room
 Storage Room
 Public Restroom
 Control and Circulation Area
 Stack Area
 Periodicals Area
 Work Room
ix. Animal Cemetery and Crematorium

 Reception Area
 Waiting Area/Viewing Area
 Animal Cremation Room
 Grieving Room
 Memorial Wall
 Cemetery
 Manager’s Office
 Mechanical/Storage Room
 Public Restroom
x. Training Areas
 These are spaces where human and pets can enroll in a
program suitable for them.
 Education for Pets
 Humane Education
xi. Commercial Building

 Pet Clothing Shops
 Pet Food Shops
 Pet Café
 Pet Restaurant
 Souvenir Shops
 Pet Salon Shop
 Pet Barber Shop
 Grooming Salon and Spa
 Training (Pet Class)
 Pet Gym
xii. Animal Recreational Park

 Playground with Companion Animals
 Animal Statue Park
 Dog Park
 Cat Park
 Bird Park (Aviary)
xiii. Power House

 Mixing Tank
 Fermenter
 Process Heat
 Gas Treatment System
 Effluent Storage
 Operator Room
 Personnel Locker & Lounge
 Restroom
c. Assumptions
In conducting this study, the following assumptions were made:
i. The project will cater to the needs of animals as well as humans

in terms of shelter, medical, and recreational facilities;
ii. The organization that concerns animals like IFAW will continue to
support the development of this project until it can financially
sustain itself through YouTube channel income, donation, and
income from affiliated businesses such as pet cemetery and
crematorium, pet shop, pet restaurant, pet café, and more. Since
the project accepts donation from different sectors and
individuals, the fees for animal medical treatment will be
affordable enough to the community and for those in the lower
class, and;
iii. It will continue to promote the importance of animals to the
humans’ lives until no stray cat or dog will be seen in the streets
and until residents of Naga City are well-educated on how to
properly love and take care of animals.
d. Definitions
Try to define only terms that are not ordinarily in architecture or
engineering parlance. If there is a specific concept particular to your
project’s program or framework, define it here:
i. Word: terms to be defined must be underlined
ii. Subtitle: This is the last level of sub-titles you may employ
iii. Bullets: After this level, you may use bullets
1.6. CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS
1. Site Criteria
a) Area
The lot area can accommodate all of the buildings of the
project. The area shall have at least 4 hectares that can allocate
enough the proposed buildings.
b) Location
It is preferable that the site is outside the busy city.
c) Utilities
It refers to the set of services provided by the organization

consumed by the public. The location must have electricity, water,
sewage and drainage system.
d) Accessibility
It should be accessible especially for the public
transportation.
e) Topography
It is the physical description of the area if it is a slope or flat
surface.
f) Security
The prime location must be ideally safe for everyone.
SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3

CRITERIA (Pacol, Naga (Carolina Naga (Almeda Highway,
City) City) Naga City)
Area a. The site has 5 a. The site has a. Space can’t

hectares enough space to meet the minimum
enough to cater cater the whole lot size
the whole proposal
proposal
Location a. Semi-far from a. Far from the a. Near from the

CBD of the City CBD of the City City
b. Less noise b. Free from a. Near to noise
pollution noise pollution pollution
Utilities a. Power, Water a. Power and a. Telecom, water,

Supply and Water Supply is and electricity
Phone line are readily available supply are
available b. Has a available
b. Has a functional
functional drainage system
drainage system
Accessibility a. Accessible to a. Still along the a. Accessible to

Naga City and Naga territorial Naga City and easy
easy outskirt transportation by
transportation land
by land b. The site is visible
b. The site is to public
visible to public
Topography a. The site has a a. The site has a a. The land has
flat terrain and flat terrain minimal slope
minimal slope
Security a. Far from a. Far from a. No police station

barangay hall barangay hall
Table 1.0 Site Criteria and Description
Source: Based on the survey
2. Site Selection Process
SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3

(Pacol, Naga (Carolina Naga (Almeda Highway,
CRITERIA
City) City) Naga City)
Area
30% 25% 25% 20%
Location
20% 15% 18%
20%
Utilities
10% 10% 10%
10%
Accessibility
15% 10% 12%
15%
Topography
14% 15% 14%
15%
Security
8% 8% 8%
10%
TOTAL
92% 83% 82%
100%
Table 1.1 The table shows the Site Criteria and its percentage rating
The results of the table above shows that Site 1, which is Barangay
Pacol, Naga City is more compatible with the established criteria.
3. SWOT Analysis
SITE 3
SITE 1 SITE 2
(Almeda
(Pacol, Naga (Carolina Naga
SWOT Highway, Naga
City) City)
City)
STRENGTHS 1. Has sufficient 1. Ideal size 1. Near

lot size 2. Less noise Information
2. Accessible pollution Technology (IT)
3. Has 2 access 3. Less traffic
schools and
roads congestion
cyber offices
4. Vegetation 4. Tranquil and
2.
5. Utilities are ideal
Commercialized
highly available environment.
6. Has great
area
scenery of Mt. 3. Near the city

Isarog center
7. The climate 4. Utilities are
is quite available
refreshing
because of its
natural
surroundings
8. Less noise
pollution
WEAKNESSES 1. Has few 1. Far from 1. Noise pollution

developed establishments
2. Lack of public
establishments that could cater
utility vehicle
the users
2. Not access
accessible by 3. Inadequate lot
the National size
Road
OPPORTUNITIE 1. Employment 1. Development 1. Commercial

S for local of other opportunities
economic establishments
growth 2. Job
2. Adjacent opportunities
areas will soon
to be developed
3. Tourism
4. Near the
target market
THREATS 1. Vulnerability 1. Vulnerability 1. Vulnerability to

to natural to natural natural calamities
calamities calamities
2. Safety
3. Security
Table 1.2 SWOT Analysis of the three (3) sites
The table above shows that among the three sites options, Pacol
Naga City, Camarines Sur generated the highest scores. Furthermore,
its strengths even provide more reasons to accommodate the project.
1.7. SITE DESCRIPTION

Technical description of the site shall be discussed. An
investigation of the site’s immediate periphery should also be evaluated.
1. Pacol, Naga City
Figure 1.0. Location Map of Barangay Pacol, Naga City
a. Location
Barangay Pacol, Naga City, Camarines Sur is an
urban area situated in the East of Barangay Carolina, in the
West of Barangay San Felipe, in the South of Barangay
Cararayan, and in the North by the Municipality of Magarao.
b. Topography
The land area of Barangay Pacol is 11.84 square
kilometers and is 15.28% of the total land area of Naga
City.
c. Land Use
Agricultural areas occupy the majority the land area of
Barangay Pacol, with 9.21 square kilometers or 77.79%
while the remaining 2.63 square kilometers or 22.21% are
residential areas.
d. Hydrography
The type of soil present in the barangay is Tigaon
Clay, whereas waterways in the area include the Pacol
River and existing creeks presents in the site.
e. Means of Access
The barangay is accessible to all kinds of vehicles
such as Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs).
2. Location Map
Figure 1.1.. Location Map of the Site
a. Lot Size
The proposed site is located along John Phelan Drive,
Barangay Pacol, Naga City. It has a relatively flat slope with
an area of 50,280 square meters or approximately 5.0
hectares.
b. Accessibility
The site has a travel distance of 8 kilometers away
from the city center, which equates to a travel time of
around 10 minutes. It can be accessed through various
public and private transportations.
3. Existing Site Condition
It is a privately owned land and is currently planted with

grass and trees. The chosen site does not have any structure
inside the perimeter. The photos presented are the recent
situation of the selected site.
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods and instruments that will be used to
gather data useful to the said project. The following methods will describe the
rationale for the application of specific solutions used to identify, select, and
analyze gathered information applied to further understand the research
problem.
1.1. RESEARCH DESIGN

This study will utilize case studies that have a significant impact on
the proposed project. It shall be used to verify the facilities and amenities
needed by the proposed Rehabilitation and Veterinary Center for Stray
Animals.
2.1.1. Historical Research

Studying this project will require historical records on
Rehabilitation and Veterinary Center for Stray Animals related
and/or that can be applied in Naga City. They will then be used as
a basis for establishing facts and coming up with solutions in the
future.
2.1.2. Descriptive Research

It is designed to represent its participants in an accurate
way. This phase is used to collect data describing the current
situation of any existing projects with respect to its past and
possible future conditions. This will be the guide for the concept
and ideas in establishing the Rehabilitation and Veterinary Center
for Stray Animals. This method will guide the project in identifying
the right techniques and methods for its production and
development.
1.2. RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

Research instruments are measurements tools like questionnaires
and scales designed to obtain data on a topic of interest from the research
subject and participants. The following are the research instruments used:
2.2.1. Library Research
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Data collection of necessary information that will support the

research, wherein the following facilities will be consulted:
a. University of Nueva Caceres (UNC), Naga City
UNC E-Library contains abundant architecture books and
related resources which be of great help to the study.
b. Raul S. Roco Library, Naga City
It contains related resources that are not available to other
libraries.
2.2.2. Internet Resources

Due to the current pandemic the world is experiencing,
worldwide web browsing is an alternative method to continue all
transactions, education, and work. It is the fastest way to gather up-
to-date information and is easily accessed by the public.
2.2.3. Interview
This allows the researcher to acquire primary information
about the project. Conducting interviews from different key persons
play an essential role towards a deeper understanding of the
project as well as the formulation of design solutions. Person
involved in the interviews are the following:
a. Dr. Junios J. Elad Jr.
City Veterinarian, Naga City
b. Dr. Niko Arevalo
Professional Veterinarian
Graduated at CBSUA, Pili Cam. Sur
c. Dr. Anthony Joseph B. Vida
Professional Veterinarian
Graduated at Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation,
Pangasinan
d. Animal/Pet Owners
Neighbor, Classmate, Friends, Sister
e. Sir Elmar M. Andaya
From Batangas, Philippines
Inventor of Biogas Digester
2.2.4. Exposure Trips
Existing projects similar and/or related to the research is of

great help of realizing the project through site visits and
acknowledging their notable features. The following sites have
been visited:
a. Naga City Veterinary Office (Del Rosario, Naga City)

The local government agency that provides veterinary
services for livestock and pets, especially dogs. Services include
consultation, vaccination (foot-and-mouth, anti-rabies, deworming,
etc), and treatment. It also issues livestock permits and
branding.
b. Veterinary Clinics
These are the facilities that cater to the treatment and
welfare of animals which include health and grooming services.
2.2.5. Virtual Exposure Trip (YouTube Vlogs)

This is an alternative way to realize the existing project
related to the research. The following YouTube channels have
been watched:
a. PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (Quezon City, Manila)
This non-government organization serves as a temporary
shelter for dogs, cats, and other animals rescued from cruelty or
neglect, with the ultimate goal of rehabilitating and placing them
in loving homes. Their Dr. Dog Program involves visits to rescue
centers, orphanages, and similar organizations.
b. Vets in Practice (Mandaluyong, Metro Manila)

These facilities offer medical and surgical services for dogs,
cats, and exotic animals. For over a decade, they have been
constantly at the forefront of setting the standards for quality
veterinary healthcare in Metro Manila.
c. Marikina Veterinary Hospital (Marikina City)

It is the only veterinary hospital in Marikina City and one of
the largest hospitals in Metro Manila. The institution offers a full
range of inpatient and outpatient veterinary health care services,
with specialized expertise in small animals, soft and hard tissue

surgery, digital imaging services, and a fully-equipped laboratory
and well-stocked animal pharmacy. Other services include pet
grooming, pet hotel, and pet nursery services.
d. Pet Valley Park and Crematory (Silang, Cavite)

It provides after-line care services for animals as well as
parks that make owners one with nature, while having a perfect
place for their departed beloved pets.
e. Cat Café Manila

It is café shop that provides facilities with free roaming
cats, allowing human customers to interact with them.
1.3. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

These are the primary users of the project who will benefit from the
proposed project by providing them with an animal rehabilitation study.
1. Average Number of Animal Patients (dogs, cats, and other

animals)
The average number of animal to different clinics in the city. The
number of in-and-out animal patients in their clinics are the following:
Name of Clinic Average per day Average per month
Pet Point Animal 3 – 9 patients 100 – 125 patients
Clinic
Kho Veterinary Clinic 2 – 8 patients 100 - 110
Oragon Pet Clinic 5 – 20 patients 100 - 200
2. Demography of pets vaccinated in Naga City area

STANDZ RABIES PROJECT
VACCINATION
Table 2.0 Number of Clinic PatientsACCOMPLISHMENT
per day and month – CAMARINES SUR
Source: Retrieved from interviews
CY 2019
DATE BARANG NO. OF NO. OF TOTAL TOTAL
OF AY DOGS DOGS POPUL ACCOMPLI
VACCIN VACCIN UNVACCI ATION SHMENT
ATION ATED NATED 2019

2019 2019
JAN. 13- STA. 377 105 482 78%
15 CRUZ
JAN. 20- CAROLIN 454 216 670 68%
22 A
JAN. 27- DAYANG 267 178 445 60%
29 DANG
FEB. 3-5 TINAGO 232 53 285 81%
FEB. 10- CALAUA 437 189 626 70%
14 G
FEB. 17- LIBOTON 152 56 208 73%
19
JUNE 8- CON. 685 141 826 83%
10 GRANDE
JUNE CARARA 396 163 559 71%
15-19 YAN
JUNE BAGUMB 310 121 141 72%
22-24 AYAN
SUR
JUNE 6- SAN 608 142 750 81%
10 FELIPE
JUNE PENAFR 290 70 360 81%
13-14 ANCIA
JULY 6- DEL 453 294 747 60%
10 ROSARI
O
APRIL 6- LERMA 114 14 128 89%
7
JUL7 22- TRIANGU 298 143 441 68%
24 LO
JULY 27- IGUALDA 96 27 123 78%
28 D
JULY 29- BAG. 151 4 155 97%
AUG 4 NORTE
AUG. 5-7 SABANG 223 190 413 54%
AUG. 10 DINAGA 37 0 37 100%
AUG. 11 SAN 56 36 92 61%
FRANCIS
CO190
AUG. 17- BALATAS 264 134 398 66%
10
AUG. 24- MABOLO 119 67 186 63%
26
SEPT. 1- ABELLA 72 39 113 63%

3
SEPT. 7- PANICUA 130 132 262 50%
11 SON
SEPT. SAN 193 79 272 71%
14-18 ISIDRO
SEPT. CON. 859 461 1320 65%
21-25 PEQ.
SEPT. PACOL 723 423 1146 63%
29-30,
0CT. 1-2
OCT. 5-7 TABUCO 123 25 148 83%
TOTAL 7,831 3,502 11,333 69%
Table 2.1 Vaccination Accomplishment Report- Camarines Sur 2019
Source: Naga City Veterinary Office
Table 2.1 shows the total population of dogs in Naga City as of

2019, including the vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs from various
barangays. With 7,831 vaccinated dogs and 3,502 unvaccinated dogs, the
total dog population in Naga City is 11,333.
MONTHLY ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

REABIES CONTROL & ERADICATION PROGRAM
DECEMBER 2019
Rabies Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TO
Control TA
Program L
Dog 505 1,55 2,01 428 1,43 1,67 1,42 455 349 93 133 18 10,
Registrati 1 3 6 3 1 075
on
Anti- 505 1,55 2,01 428 1,43 1,67 1,42 455 349 93 133 18 10,
Rabies 1 3 6 3 1 075
Vaccinati
on
Dog 83 75 25 32 22 20 30 49 199 283 144 36 998
Impound
ed
Dog 0 25 27 13 33 4 13 3 19 0 0 0 137
Impound
ed by
Brgy.
(Con.
Peq.,Sab
ang,
Balatas
Dog 14 6 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 21 14 21 88
Surrende
red
Dog 27 5 19 10 7 2 4 16 26 52 18 2 188
Redeem
ed
Dog 0 7 0 1 0 1 1 14 8 0 0 0 32
Adopted
Dog 70 94 38 35 32 21 38 19 184 231 140 55 957
Condem
ed
Dog/Cat 15 18 32 7 12 17 9 5 24 4 10 1 154
Pop.
Control
(Castrati
on)
Canine 0 0 1- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3
Rabies Caroli (Panic
na uason
& Sta.
Cruz)
Dog Bite NC NCH NCH NC NCH NCH NCH NCH NCH NC NCH NCH -
Incidence H H H
IEC- 2 3 3 0 5 6 5 4 2 1 0 1 32
(Baranga
y&
Schools)
Total No. 62 156 202 43 144 168 143 46 35 10 8 2 1,0
of 19
Vaccine
used
(vial)
Table 2.2 Monthly Accomplishment Report 2019
Source: Naga City Veterinary Office
Table 2.2 shows the total number of dogs and cats impounded in
the Naga City Veterinary Office. It also shows the total number of dogs
registered in their office, the number of bite incidences, and the number of
condemned dogs per month.
3. Professionals
Veterinarians are among the most frequent users of the facility
since they are the duly-authorized professionals for animal-related
concerns. According to the Department of Agriculture in Pili, the total
number of licensed veterinarians in Naga City is 44 as of 2017.
4. Veterinary Medicine Students

Veterinary students are also among the existing markets of the
project. The only school that offers veterinary courses in Camarines Sur is
the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili,
Camarines Sur, with 303 enrollees for the 1 st semester S/Y 2019-2020 and
282 enrollees in the 2nd semester.
5. Population of Naga City by Barangay, 2015

BARANGAY 2015
NAGA CITY 196,003
Abella 4,788
Bagumbayan Norte 2,911
Bagumbayan Sur 6,959
Balatas 10,404
Calauag 11,513
Cararayan 15,998
Carolina 5,841
Concepcion Grande 11,137
Concepcion Pequeña 23,577
Dayangdang 4,568
Del Rosario 9,332
Dinaga 456
Igualdad Interior 3,379
Lerma 2,337
Liboton 3,075
Mabolo 7,611
Pacol 11,673
Panicuason 2,715
Peñafrancia 5,712
Sabang 7,000
San Felipe 17,444
San Francisco 947
San Isidro 2,768
Sta. Cruz 7,442
Tabuco 4,129
Tinago 3,268
Triangulo 9,019
Table 2.3 Population of Naga City by Barangay, 2015
Source: Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for the City of Naga 2015-2030
Table 2.3 shows the total population of Naga City per barangay.
According to the table, the total population of Naga City is 196,003.
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UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

SILONG: REHABILITATION AND VETERINARY CENTER

An undergraduate Project Research Proposal submitted

1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

pets are already sick or in need of urgent care. Furthermore, residents

1.3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

 To develop an ideal facility that will respond to the needs of the

 To provide an animal rehabilitation center with adequate medical

1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

a. To the Domesticated Animals

d. To the Students and Professionals

f. To the Government of the Naga City

1.5. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The project does not cover formal education such as veterinary

ii. Veterinary Hospital

iii. Isolation Building

iv. Animal Shelter and Adoption

v. Animal Day Care and Boarding

vi. Animal Clubhouse

vii. Library Building

ix. Animal Cemetery and Crematorium

xi. Commercial Building

xii. Animal Recreational Park

xiii. Power House

i. The project will cater to the needs of animals as well as humans

1.6. CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS

It refers to the set of services provided by the organization

SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3

Area a. The site has 5 a. The site has a. Space can’t

Location a. Semi-far from a. Far from the a. Near from the

Utilities a. Power, Water a. Power and a. Telecom, water,

Accessibility a. Accessible to a. Still along the a. Accessible to

Security a. Far from a. Far from a. No police station

2. Site Selection Process

SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3

STRENGTHS 1. Has sufficient 1. Ideal size 1. Near

scenery of Mt. 3. Near the city

WEAKNESSES 1. Has few 1. Far from 1. Noise pollution

OPPORTUNITIE 1. Employment 1. Development 1. Commercial

THREATS 1. Vulnerability 1. Vulnerability 1. Vulnerability to

1.7. SITE DESCRIPTION

1. Pacol, Naga City

Figure 1.0. Location Map of Barangay Pacol, Naga City

Figure 1.1.. Location Map of the Site

3. Existing Site Condition

It is a privately owned land and is currently planted with

1.1. RESEARCH DESIGN

2.1.1. Historical Research

2.1.2. Descriptive Research

1.2. RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

2.2.1. Library Research

CHAPTER 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 6

Data collection of necessary information that will support the

2.2.2. Internet Resources

2.2.4. Exposure Trips

Existing projects similar and/or related to the research is of

a. Naga City Veterinary Office (Del Rosario, Naga City)