Netizens slam Balay Dako for 'non-apology,' animal welfare groups advocate for aspins
Social media users and animal welfare groups lambast Balay Dako, a restaurant in Tagaytay City, for its statement regarding an incident involving a customer with a pet aspin.
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00:00Social media users and animal welfare groups lambast Balay Dako, a restaurant in Tagaytay City, for its statement regarding an incident involving a customer with a pet aspen.
00:10Facebook user Lara Antonio claimed the establishment refused to accommodate her aspen named Yoda and provided her with vague details about pet size qualifications.
00:18After drawing flack from online users, Balay Dako then released a statement to apologize for the misunderstanding regarding its pet policy.
00:25But social media users say it was a non-apology.
00:28The Philippine Animal Rescue Team points out the establishment didn't mention why Yoda wasn't allowed entry.
00:33The Philippine Animal Welfare Society says establishments who label themselves pet-friendly should be mindful of their practices.
00:39Other animal welfare groups also released statements to remind the public against breed discrimination among animals.
00:45Filipino celebrities John Arcelia, Harte Evangelista, and Karla Abeliana leave comments on POS' post.