On August 6, 2022, welcomed by thrilled woofs and meows, the Jonaxx Stories Lovers, the fandom of the renowned Filipino author Jonaxx, celebrated their fandom’s anniversary by donating food and supplies, as well as volunteering at Animal Rescue PH, an animal shelter located in San Miguel, Bulacan, that cares for over 200 abandoned and rescued animals.

The #JSLs9thAnniFURsary was a culmination of months of planning by the JSL Philanthropic Program, which hosted cause-selling programs and arranged donation drives, resulting in animal treats, sacks of dog food, and 50 kilograms of rice. The organization also acknowledged in-kind donations from J&N Petshop and Sky Merch (bbskymerch), merchandise from JSL Dumaguete that was sold, and the free tarpaulin layout by Dunggay Arts. 

During the visit, the volunteers sat down with the shelter co-founder, Mrs. Luzviminda Anne Morales, who shared the emotional journey behind the shelter foundation. What started as an act of empathy for stray animals has bloomed into something bigger—a physical haven for animals. Mrs. Morales has also admitted to the challenge that they find it hard to attract volunteers due to the shelter’s location. That’s why the project was more than just a one-day visit; it was a ray of hope for them. The Animal Rescue PH team expressed their immense gratitude to the volunteers and the whole JSL community who extended their help and heard their plea for help and support. 

As the day neared its end, both the volunteers and animals felt full—volunteers with the joy of choosing compassion over confetti, and the animals with full bellies. The JSL fandom, a community built out of love for Jonaxx Stories, has written their own, as they proved that stories are not just meant to be read, but can also be lived out.