# Animal rescue in Philippines Canonical page: https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/countries/philippines/ Last updated: 2026-09-08 > The Philippines’ islands, forests and marine habitats support distinctive wildlife alongside community animals. Location and species are essential when deciding who can help. The Philippines’ islands, forests and marine habitats support distinctive wildlife alongside community animals. Location and species are essential when deciding who can help. ## Key facts about Philippines - Forest loss is an important context for animal welfare and conservation. - The related appeals explain proposed purposes and their geographic scope. - Published grant records are separate from country and species information. ## Land and sea need different responses The Philippines’ CBD profile identifies forest loss, pollution, habitat alteration and invasive species among biodiversity pressures. Marine rescue, forest protection and care for street animals involve different organisations, permissions and follow-up needs. ## Care and habitat together Helping an animal in immediate danger does not remove the wider pressures it faces. A useful proposal should explain the specific animal welfare need, how it fits local conservation priorities and what happens after the initial response. Related educational guides do not establish a funded WARN programme. ## How to assess a relevant appeal Start with the stated purpose, its geographic scope and the current recipient status. Then look for a costed proposal, authority to do the work, an animal welfare approach and a reporting plan. Proposed support, an approved award and a completed payment are different stages. Country and species guides explain context; grant records establish what WARN has committed or paid. ## Threats to wildlife in Philippines - Forest loss - Habitat alteration - Pollution of water systems - Invasive species ## WARN’s role and funding status WARN raises awareness and seeks funds for assessed animal welfare needs. Before an award, proposed recipients, activities, permissions, costs and reporting need review. This country guide is not a list of funded operations; check the public grant register for published decisions and payments. [Read the public grant register](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/about/where-your-money-goes/#grant-register) [How recipients are assessed](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/about/grant-selection/) ## Key species in Philippines - **Green sea turtle:** Least Concern globally (2025); local threats remain - **Hawksbill sea turtle:** Critically Endangered - **Philippine tarsier:** Near Threatened - **Community street dogs:** Welfare priority - **Philippine eagle:** Critically Endangered - **Dugong:** Vulnerable ## Philippines FAQ ### What animal welfare issues does this Philippines guide cover? The Philippines’ islands, forests and marine habitats support distinctive wildlife alongside community animals. Location and species are essential when deciding who can help. ### Does this page confirm WARN has funded work in Philippines? No. It provides country and animal welfare context. Recipient selection, approved grants, payments and reported outcomes must be checked in the public grant register. Records not yet published means the status is unknown. ### Can I restrict a gift to Philippines? Read the selected appeal’s purpose and geographic scope before donating. A link from this guide does not create a country-specific fund. Contact WARN before giving if you need a narrower restriction agreed. ### How do I find urgent animal help in Philippines? Contact a suitable local veterinarian, animal rescue service or wildlife authority directly. Use the rescue help finder and directory to look for organisations, then verify their current contact details and ability to respond. WARN’s donation and contact pages are not emergency dispatch services. ### Can I help by sharing this information? Yes. Share the relevant guide or appeal with its sources, dates and recipient status. Do not describe an illustrative photograph as a current rescue or imply an organisation is a WARN partner without a published record. ## Related animal welfare appeals Read each appeal’s purpose, geographic scope and recipient status before donating. A link from this guide does not create a fund restricted to Philippines. ### [Help Trafficked Parrots](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/parrots/) Explore care for parrots harmed by trafficking, safe rehabilitation decisions and habitat protection. Read the proposed support before donating or sharing. ### [Help Pangolins](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/pangolins/) Learn why pangolins affected by trafficking need specialist care, suitable habitat and careful release decisions. Explore assessed ways to help. ### [Protect Sea Turtles](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/sea-turtles/) Explore safer seas, nesting habitat and appropriate turtle care. Conservation status differs by species and population; local protection remains important. ### [Protect Critical Habitats](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/habitats/) Learn about habitat protection, ecological restoration and community stewardship, and how proposed work and its lasting benefit would be assessed. ### [Help Animals After a Disaster](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/disaster-relief/) Explore emergency veterinary care, safe water, feed, shelter and preparedness for animals affected by disasters, and read the appeal’s funding purpose. ### [End the Dog & Cat Meat Trade](https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/dog-cat-meat/) Explore lawful rescue support, veterinary care, suitable shelter and locally led reform for dogs and cats affected by the meat trade. ## Sources and how to use this guide The CBD country profile provides background on biodiversity and habitat pressures. Its figures and policy sections include historical information, and some profiles are marked draft; it is not a live emergency feed. Follow dated original sources in the related appeals for incident information, and the linked species guides for assessment context. - [Convention on Biological Diversity — Philippines country profile](https://www.cbd.int/countries/profile?country=ph) Sources reviewed 8 September 2026. Country coverage does not establish a partnership with the organisations cited. Human-readable page: https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/countries/philippines/