📍 Masbate, Philippines

Every Animal Deserves a Loving Home

We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned and stray animals in Masbate City. Run 24/7 by family volunteers, Stray Matters is where every creature finds safety, love, and a second chance.

24/7

Always Open

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Dogs & Cats

100%

Community Funded

Safe Shelter

24/7 open doors for every stray

Medical Care

Full vet checks & vaccinations

Daily Feeding

Nutritious meals every day

Adoption

Responsible matching process

Masbate, PH

Masbate City, Philippines

Our Story

Rescuing Animals, Changing Lives in Masbate Philippines

Founded by Mary Joy Meralina, our shelter began as a grassroots effort to rescue strays on the streets of Masbate City. What started with one person has grown into a family-driven movement.

We operate 24/7, with no days off — because the animals don’t take days off either.

Meet Our Animals

Animals We Care For

Every animal at Stray Matters is loved, cared for, and waiting for a family to call their own.

Rescued Dogs

Our dogs are vaccinated, dewormed, and ready to find their forever families. Each dog receives a full health check before adoption.

Rescued Cats

From playful kittens to gentle adult cats — all health-checked, spayed/neutered when possible, and ready for adoption.

Special Needs Animals

Some of our animals need extra love and care. They deserve forever homes just as much as any other pet. ❤️

How You Can Help

There are many ways to support our mission. Every act of kindness — big or small — makes a real difference.

Donate

Every peso counts. Your donation directly feeds, heals, and shelters animals in need.

Adopt

Give an animal a permanent home. Adoption is the greatest gift you can give.

Volunteer

Spend time at the shelter — help with feeding, cleaning, and socializing animals.

In-Kind Donations

Dog/cat food, vitamins, leashes, bowls — every item makes a difference.

Spread the Word

Share our posts, tell your friends. Awareness saves lives.

Foster

Temporarily house an animal while we find them a permanent home.

Simple Process

How to Adopt

01. Reach Out

02. Visit the Shelter

Come visit us at Masbate City. Meet the animals in person.

03. Short Interview

We do a quick chat to make sure you and the animal are a great match.

04. Take Them Home

Sign the adoption form, get health records, and welcome your new family member!

Make a Difference

Support Our Mission

Your donation goes directly to food, medicine, and care for our rescued animals. Every peso makes a real difference.

Your Donation Impact

Feeds one animal for a week ₱200
One vaccination ₱500
One month of deworming & vitamins ₱1,000
Full medical treatment ₱3,000

How to Send Donations

Happy Tails

Our Happy Paws Gallery

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Ready to adopt, donate, or volunteer? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out through any of the channels below.

⏰ Operation Hours

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays.
Please call ahead before visiting.

Send Us a Message

Stray Matters

A family-driven animal rescue and adoption shelter in Masbate City, Philippines. Founded with love by Mary Joy Meralina.