Heart Evangelista places her much-loved pets in the hands of a tried-and-tested brand.
Wife, actress, host, influencer, fashionista, painter. Heart Evangelista certainly plays a broad range of real-life roles. But one role that doubles as an advocacy that not too many people know about, except perhaps her loved ones, closest friends and most ardent fans, is that of a dog lover.
A vocal advocate for animal rights and a speaker on behalf of animals in the country, Heart has always been vocal about being a responsible pet owner. One of her advocacies that she has been most passionate about is her love for aspins (short for asong Pinoy or mongrels).
She voiced out the obvious discrimination against aspins and has sought to champion their welfare by partnering with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to lobby for the amendment of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in 2013, which increased penalties for animal offenders. Heart explains that she wants more people to recognize aspins as beautiful, loving and loyal dogs and should be given the same care, love and respect as pure breeds.
If there’s one aspin that’s well-known in the country, it would definitely be Panda. Seen on most of Heart’s posts, Panda is one her constant companions. “I’m always with Panda because she goes with me wherever I go even if I’m shooting or filming, except when I travel, especially since my husband’s always away for work. It’s nice that I have my fur buddies to keep me company,” says Heart.
With so much passion for her dogs, Heart cares for them with “Three Times the Love”. Seen as a holistic approach to canine health that goes beyond just token care, she personally oversees their health to make sure they get only the best.
She shares, “I show my love for them by making sure that they’re healthy by giving them the right dog food. I love spoiling them and making sure they’re always comfortable. Although some of my dogs sleep with me, I still put beds or mats in little corners of the house. I love giving them treats cause they love them!”
Heart adds, “I wish I can take them with me to a trip somewhere where they can run. I think that’s always the best, especially now because we’re always just stuck at home.”
With an advocacy that advances the rights of people’s furry friends, Heart shares a reminder to existing fur parents or those who are thinking of having one. “Having a dog is like taking care of a child as well. The responsibility of being a pet owner isn’t a joke. Apart from giving them love and their basic needs, we have to make sure that they get proper medical care,” she adds.
As a responsible dog owner, Heart wants to help highlight the importance of dogs’ holistic health through regular medication that protects your dogs from the inside and helps prevent unwanted diseases. To help ensure that her fur babies are in their best health, she only gives them supplements from a trusted brand that promises to deliver quality medicine specifically designed for dogs.
Trusting only the best for her fur babies,Heart is the newest brand ambassador for Simparica Trio, the first monthly chewable tablet with proven ingredients to protect your dog against heartworm disease, ticks and fleas, roundworms and hookworms.
“I treat my dogs like my children, which is why I make sure to take preventive measures to keep them safe and healthy. What I love about Simparica Trio is that it provides comprehensive protection against deadly parasites such as intestinal worms, ticks and fleas and most especially heartworm. And another good thing is it comes in a chewable tablet dogs love. Best of all, they only need to take it once a month,” she shares.
“I’m blessed to have them with me. Dogs can love you unconditionally. What we can give in return is their happiness, comfort and well-being so they can stay with us for a long time,” she adds.
Inquire at your local vet on how to avail of Simparica Trio and give your dog the best care that they deserve.
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