The University of the Philippines Cebu, through its Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), conducted a free Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (CNVR) activity on November 5, 2026, at the Arts and Sciences (AS) Hall, in coordination with the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF).
The activity provided spaying and neutering services and vaccination for dogs and cats owned by UP Cebu faculty, staff, and students, as well as stray animals from the campus and neighboring barangays.
In preparation for the activity, the Animal Welfare Committee also launched a donation drive for used dog and cat collars and leashes, which can be repurposed for handling campus animals during future welfare activities.
The committee continues to promote a pet-friendly campus by reminding the university community to practice responsible pet ownership and refrain from feeding or keeping stray animals on campus. These efforts aim to support humane animal management and maintain a safe and orderly environment for both the university community and its animal residents.