MECANMED and MECANVET Support PAWS with PHP 30,000 Donation for Rescued Animals
Updated: Sep 10
MECANMED and its veterinary equipment division, MECANVET, have donated PHP 30,000 in cash and essential shelter supplies to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to support rescued animals and daily shelter needs at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center in Quezon City.
PAWS is a registered non-profit organization in the Philippines dedicated to the protection and promotion of humane treatment of animals. The donation was formally handed over on August 6, 2026, during a visit by members of MECANMED's Philippine team.
MECANMED and MECANVET Provides Practical Support for Daily Shelter Needs
The PHP 30,000 contribution consisted of PHP 15,000 in cash and PHP 15,000 worth of shelter supplies. The donated items were selected to address several practical day-to-day needs at the shelter, including:
Animal nutrition: dry and canned food for dogs and cats.
Shelter cleaning and sanitation: commercial bleach, laundry detergent, alcohol and heavy-duty disposal bags.
Pet care supplies: training pads and protective diapers.
Learning from PAWS' animal welfare work
During the visit, the MECANMED team toured the shelter and joined an educational briefing led by PAWS staff on the care and rehabilitation of rescued dogs and cats.
A PAWS representative thanked MECANMED and MECANVET for the contribution and encouraged more companies to support animal welfare organizations through responsible community initiatives. A MECANMED representative said the company was honored to support PAWS and provide practical assistance through the initiative.
Strengthening local community engagement
MECANVET, MECANMED's veterinary equipment division, serves veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, universities and other animal healthcare institutions. The PAWS initiative reflects MECANMED's broader commitment to participating in local community and social welfare programs in the markets it serves.
MECANMED and MECANVET plan to continue participating in community programs and supporting welfare organizations where appropriate.
Individuals and organizations can learn more about PAWS programs, including adoption, donations, volunteering, rescue and shelter support, through its official website.
Learn more about PAWS: www.paws.org.ph
About MECANMED PHILIPPINES
MECANMED is a one-stop medical equipment supplier and local service brand for overseas healthcare markets. With X-ray manufacturing capability and integrated supply chain support, we help hospitals, clinics, medical schools, project contractors, and distributors complete multi-category medical equipment procurement and project implementation more efficiently.
About MECANVET
MECANVET is MECANMED's veterinary equipment division, providing imaging, operating room and laboratory equipment for veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, universities and other animal healthcare institutions.
