The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has officially conferred its first-ever Certified Pet Friendly Seal to Ayala Malls Vertis North, in recognition of the establishment’s commitment to  creating a safe, welcoming environment for people and their beloved companion animals. 

The certification underscores the mall’s inclusive pet policy that welcomes all breeds,  especially aspins (Asong Pinoy) and puspins (Pusang Pinoy)—showing that pet-friendliness  goes beyond pedigrees and embraces all animals equally. 

Ayala Malls Vertis North is also a proud KabaliCAT partner, supporting PAWS’ Trap-Neuter Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program for community cats. Through this collaboration, the mall not  only provides pet-friendly spaces but also contributes directly to responsible and humane  population management of stray animals. 

“The PAWS Pet-Friendly Seal is our way of honoring establishments that go the extra mile for companion animals and their humans,” said Atty. Anna Cabrera, PAWS Executive Director. “We commend Ayala Malls Vertis North for its inclusivity in welcoming aspins and puspins, and for its active partnership in TNVR through KabaliCAT. This is what true pet-friendliness looks like— creating safe spaces while also addressing animal welfare at the community level.”  

This marks the official conferment of the PAWS Pet-Friendly Seal to a shopping mall, setting a  standard for other establishments to follow in promoting responsible pet ownership and animal  welfare in the country.