Stray animals are domestic animals, particularly cats and dogs, that live independently due to abandonment. These animals live in poor and unmanaged conditions bringing underlying problems such as uncontrollable reproduction, source of nuisance, and possible public health and environmental safety (Sandøe et al., 2019). Significant impacts of stray animals include the spread of zoonotic diseases, road accidents, environmental contamination, threats to wildlife, and injuries due to possible display of aggression (Abdulkarim et al., 2021). According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), the population of stray dogs in the Philippines was estimated to be twelve million in 2019, including abandoned family pets and those naturally born in the streets (Bacelonia, 2023). To control the possible dangers of uncontrolled stray animal population, concerned authorities must design and enact animal rights laws that address feeding, shelter, medical care, and management of stray animals. The community must also be educated about the risks of this problem and provide possible solutions (Abdulkarim et al., 2021). Lack of relevant regulatory measures and public service resources is one of the challenges that hinders the rescue and survival of stray animals (Wu et al., 2022). 

The current issues regarding stray animals inside the campus have been mitigated through the collaborative efforts of concerned organizations and the community. However, the problem still stands and there are still stray animals seen on campus that are not under the care of authorities. To ensure a safe, secure, and environment-friendly community for the wellbeing of the people and the stray animals, proactive management of strays by providing food, shelter, and medical care is needed.