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Dogs to be part of UP Lantern Parade for the first time

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MANILA, Philippines - The annual UP Lantern Parade this year is deemed to be extra merry as the university allowed dogs to march alongside their owners for the first time in its 93-year history.

The Friends of Campus Animals (FOCA UP), an animal welfare advocacy group, made the initial announcement on its official Facebook page.

 

This year's lantern parade will definitely be different as dogs will be joining UP's annual holiday activity. We are...

Posted by FOCA on Monday, November 30, 2015

 

The inclusion of dogs in the parade promotes the good relationship between people and animals in the University. Moreover, it is also a reminder of how important it is to make sure that pets are given anti-rabies vaccine shots.

Many attendees were delighted to hear the news, expressing their excitement to attend the event:

 

The ban on dogs in the campus will be lifted only for that day.

In line with the parade, University Avenue (from Jacinto St. to Quezon Ave.) and the entire Academic Oval will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on December 14.

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