April 13, 2021 THE Bacolod City Animal Welfare-Task Force (Bacaw-TF) launched its comprehensive program and projects for the rescue of dogs and cats at the Bacolod Government Center Tuesday, April 13. Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, in-charge of Bacaw-TF, said that Bacaw-TF, a Bacolod task force created under the auspices of Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Executive Order 13, series of 2021, aimed at identifying, reassessing and acting on animal welfare concerns in the city with the primary of ensuring responsible pet ownership. He said the comprehensive program and projects of Bacaw-TF include the massive dog and cat anti-rabies vaccination, information and education campaign, dog rescue and identification activities, pound facility improvement, umbrella project, impounded dog adoption, and animal control and care program.