Females for Animals: Top 10 Filipino Women in Pet Welfare

In celebration of the International Women’s Month this March, MyPetChannel salutes the Filipino female force behind animal welfare and responsible pet ownership advocacy in the country.

From celebrity pet lovers to animal welfare crusaders, and veterinarians with incomparable passion for animal health, read more about why these women are more than just pet moms on: http://www.mypetchannel.tv/pet-101/top-10-pinay-in-pet-welfare/

10. Pia Guanio, First Awardee of the Order of the Platinum Paw

9. Reema Chanco, Running for shelter dogs at MyPetChannel's "TailRunners: The Metro Dog Run 2010"

8. Dr. Margarita Carpio, Co-Owner of Vets In Practice Animal Hospital

7. Dr. Flor Viloria, Marketing Director of Merial Philippines

6. Kathy Moran, Columnist for the Phil Star Pet Life Section

5. Heart Evangelista, Poster Girl for PAWS' "See Beauty Beyond Breed" Campaign

4. Karylle, Spokesperson for PAWS Adopt a Shelter Dog Program "A Love that will Last a Lifetime"

3. Nancy Cu Unjieng, President of CARA (Compassion and Responsibility for Animals)

2. Anna Cabrera, PAWS Program Director, and all the Women Volunteers of PAWS

1. Nita Lichauco, PAWS President and fought for Republic Act 8485 into a Law