Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos watch as Dr. Louie Encarnacion of City Animal Shelter gives an anti-rabies vaccine to one of the 500 dogs who will benefit the free vaccination.
Mandaluyong city was able to zero out rabies incidents in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010. In addition, Abalos said that they are coming up with a city-wide neutering program on pet dogs. The program aims to neuter male dogs to prevent unwanted dogs and control the dog population in the City. Dog population in Mandaluyong City is currently at 6,807.