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CHAPTER 4

CONCLUSION AND RECCOMMENDATIONS

This chapter is devoted to the presentation of conclusion and

recommendation of the study.

Conclusion

The position of the law is clear about animals being prohibited along the

roads but the reality is glaring that such laws are not fully enforced nor fully

observed as evidenced by the increasing number of vehicular traffic accidents

caused by astray animals. Findings of this study exposes the dangers brought by

astray animals along the roads which includes loss of life, physical injuries,

damage to properties, disputes, risk to health and negative psychological effects.

When this concern remains unchecked, it would result in increased loss of life,

financial losses, and injuries to the parties involved. Thus, to ensure the safety of

the community, especially the riding public, the pet owners, and their pets, the

local government has to develop strategies to prevent the prevalence of astray

animals along the roads.

Recommendations

As the study progress, and in the light of the foregoing findings, the researcher

has the following recommendations to offer:

1. Traffic Management Unit (TMU), Highway Patrol Group (HPG) and the

land Transportation Office (LTO) in partnership with the CLGU and the

barangays may consider developing an action plan/policy providing

guidelines and penalties to astray animal owners;

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2. The City LGU in partnership with the Law Enforcement Agencies in Tabuk

City may consider adapting microchipping of all pets and any

domesticated animals like goat, cows, carabaos and horses for purposes

of identification and will serve as an aid during investigations of traffic

accidents involving astray animals. For example, when VTA’s involving an

astray animal occurred and that astray was microchipped the owner of

that astray animal can be easily identified when conducting investigation.