Carla Abellana Gives Hit-and-Run Dog Victim a Proper Burial: “It’s the Least I Could Do”

Actress and animal welfare advocate Carla Abellana has once again touched hearts—not with a role on screen, but with a real-life act of compassion that’s now resonating across social media.

On August 31, 2025, Carla turned emotional as she recounted the moment she found a stray dog—an aspin (asong Pinoy)—lying lifeless by the roadside in Quezon City Circle, apparently a victim of a hit-and-run incident. While many may have driven past or turned away, Carla made a choice that reflects her deep commitment to animal welfare: she brought the dog home and gave it a proper burial.

“It’s the least I could do,” she said through tears in a video posted on Threads.

A Heartbreaking Discovery

Carla recounted how she came across the dog’s body while driving. She immediately noticed that it had already started to decompose, estimating that the poor animal had been dead for at least 24 hours.

“Unfortunately, the hit-and-run victim is deceased. I could tell because it was already by the gutter,” Carla explained in the video.

She went on to say that someone might have at least moved the body to the side of the road, away from the main path of vehicles, showing a sliver of compassion—even if no one had attempted a rescue.

“It seems that somebody hit the aspin and managed—or was still kind enough—to move the aspin’s body to the gutter by the sidewalk,” she added.

Taking Matters Into Her Own Hands

Rather than simply feeling sorry for the dog, Carla chose to act.

With the help of her driver, she retrieved the dog’s remains and took them home. Later, in a nearby vacant lot, she dug a small grave and gently laid the animal to rest—honoring its life, even in death.

“I’m giving him or her a proper burial because it’s the least thing I could do. Wala man nakapag-rescue sa kanya, at least give him the burial he deserves,” she said, her voice breaking with emotion.

The simple but moving gesture has drawn praise online, with netizens applauding Carla not just for her compassion, but also for embodying the kind of proactive empathy many aspire to but rarely act on.

A Longtime Animal Welfare Advocate

Carla, 39, is no stranger to speaking up for animals—especially strays. Known for adopting rather than buying pets, she previously shared that she lives with six dogs and six cats, all rescued.

“Ni isa dun wala akong binili,” she proudly stated in an earlier interview.

Her advocacy goes beyond personal care. Carla frequently uses her platform to raise awareness on issues like animal cruelty, neglect, and the urgent need for adoption over buying pets.

But this latest gesture—a small, quiet burial for a forgotten street dog—underscored her message more powerfully than words ever could.

“Strays Are Suffering Every Day”

In the same video, Carla opened up about the emotional toll of seeing stray animals on the streets—sick, starving, scared, and alone.

“I’m sad whenever I see strays that are skin and bones, suffering, sick, hungry, scared, abandoned, neglected and even victims of hit-and-run every time I’m on the road,” she said.

Her heartbreak, however, was not just for this one dog—but for the countless others who live and die unnoticed.

“Don’t Just Take Videos—Take Action”

Carla’s message didn’t end with her own act of kindness. She used the platform to issue a challenge to the public: don’t just document—do something.

“Try your best to not just report,” she urged.
“Try your best to actually do something about it by going down, stopping, taking the time to put them aside, to feed them, give them food, give them water. Hindi ‘yung picture lang or video lang, tapos report o di kaya post lang or ask for rescuer or shelter’s help.”

Carla stressed that everyone has the power to help, even in small ways. Whether it’s offering food, calling for immediate aid, or stopping to move a body to a safer spot, she believes these small acts can build a more compassionate society.

“You are someone. You can do something,” she said firmly.
“Don’t just take pictures and videos and post asking for help. You be the one to help—because you can.”

Public Reaction: “A Heart That Truly Cares”

Carla’s video and story have since gone viral, with thousands of users expressing admiration for her empathy and sincerity.

“What a heart. She didn’t have to do it, but she did. That’s love in action,” one commenter wrote.

“She gave that stray dog more dignity than most people give to humans,” another added.

Animal welfare groups also echoed her sentiments, reminding the public that change begins with everyday people choosing to care.

A Quiet Act, A Loud Message

In an age where many good deeds are done for show or for clout, Carla Abellana’s act stood out because it was genuine, selfless, and born out of quiet compassion.

She did not have to stop. She did not have to bury a dog she never knew. But she did it because it was the right thing to do. And in doing so, she reminded us all that kindness does not require permission—it only requires action.

Carla Abellana’s message is clear:

“It doesn’t take much to care. But it means everything to those who receive it.”