Study guide survey questionnaire on the Implementation and Enforcement of RA
8485 Animal Welfare Act in Digos City, Davao del Sur. Most of the questions contained in
the questionnaires are closed questions that are answerable by “Yes” or “No”, Check box
and Likert Scale in data gathering.
General Public:
Name:
City of Residence:
Do you have a pet(s) or know someone who has (a) pet(s)?
Yes
No
Have your or your friends’ pet(s) become victims of a violation of the above-mentioned
provision?
Yes
No
Was the abuse reported to the proper authorities?
Yes
No
Did the authorities respond to your report?
Yes
No
How did the authorities respond to the report? (e.g. out of court settlements, etc)
What is the extent of implementation and enforcement of Republic Act 8485 or the Animal
Welfare Act, as amended by R.A. 10631, in your or your friends’ situation? (5 as the
highest, 1 as the lowest)
5 - Highest
4 - High
3 - Neutral
2 - Low
1 - Lowest
What is the level of implementation and enforcement of Republic Act 8485 or the Animal
Welfare Act, as amended by R.A. 10631, in your city?
5 - Highest
4 - High
3 - Neutral
2 - Low
1 - Lowest
Veterinary Clinics
Company name:
Address:
How long has the company been in operation?
Has there ever been an incident where you handled an animal that was brought into your
center?
Yes
No
What is the nature of animal abuse? (Check box)
Torture
Torment
Mutilation
Cruel beating
Cruel killing
How many cases of animal abuse brought into your clinic in the year 2023?
Which kinds of animals are abused or mistreated? (ex: Dog, cat, etc)
How many animals died or were rescued after being brought to your clinic?
Mortality: ________
Recovered: _______
Was the abuse reported to the proper authorities?
Yes
No
Local Authorities:
Reports of cases involving animal maltreatment, particularly:
Is it settled outside of court settlement or does it push through legal disputes?
What is the age and gender of the individual responsible for the abuse of the animal?
Are there any instances where an individual has been imprisoned for abusing or killing an
animal? If yes, how many cases or how many individual is in prison for the year 2023?
(Inclusive only in Digos City)
What is the level of implementation and enforcement of Republic Act 8485 or the Animal
Welfare Act, as amended by R.A. 10631, in Digos City?
5 - Highest
4 - High
3 - Neutral
2 - Low
1 - Lowest
Prepared by:
Charles Ryan Cababat
E.B Grace Hibanada
Jassie Mae C. Banaag
Sittie Shyllee Hashim Rasheed
