MANILA, Philippines ? I have more than 20 dogs. Five are here in Manila, but the rest are in Baguio. My mom Caring and my partner Chen help take care of them. I have two pugs, Dog-Dog and Porky. The poodle is named Ducky and her pups are named Kutchong and Chongki. In Baguio, there are four Huskies, five yellow Labradors, an English Bulldog, a chow chow and a Doberman, among others. Chen is very patient with them. The short-haired ones like the pugs are low-maintenance. But the long-haired ones need to go to the groomer every now and then. When I had a tummy ache recently, Porky gave me comfort. That?s what my pets give to me. When you feel bad and tired, they make you feel light and happy. Bayani San Diego Jr.