Hit Vick, Feed a Homeless Pet
Main Line Animal Rescue of Washington, DC, USA, placed an ad in the Washington Post, promising to donate 5 bags of dog food to a local animal shelter each time football player Michael Vick is tackled during the Philadelphia Eagles’ match with the Washington Redskins, October 26.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer –
Each time the Eagles’ new gadget guy-backup quarterback is tackled during the Oct. 26 away game against the Redskins, five bags of dog food will be donated to a D.C. animal shelter.
“Because there are no second chances on an empty stomach,” the ad says.
It also encourages people to volunteer at a shelter on game day, perhaps even “hugging a homeless Pit Bull.”
Vick served 18 months in prison for funding a dogfighting operation where pit bulls were killed.
In signing Vick to a two-year deal, the Eagles said he’d served his time and deserved a second chance.
“I think we’re all getting tired of the ‘Does he deserve a second chance?’ kind of thing,” said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of the shelter, which is near Valley Forge. “Maybe it’s about time that the million pit bulls euthanized every year got their second chance.”
“It’s such a misunderstood breed. . . . They’re great dogs,” he said, adding they’ve gotten a terrible stigma “because of people like Michael Vick.”
The ad’s main aim is to bring attention back to the needs of dogs, he said.
“I think we just need to raise public awareness, and this is a good way to do that,” he said.
“It may be funny. It may be clever. It may not,” he said.
“I think we just need to raise public awareness, and this is a good way to do that. It may be funny. It may be clever. It may not,” – Bill Smith, founder and CEO of the shelter.
I know a few people who’d likely offer to BUILD a shelter if you can promise to knock him unconscious. Twice. With a brick.
Ontario French Bulldog Rescue on CP24
Foster French Bulldog Ladoo will be on CP24
News from Gary Brown, Ontario rep for FBRN. Gary and some of the current foster dogs available for adoption will be appearing on CP24.
Here’s more from Gary —
This Friday, October 9th, 2009, French Bulldog Rescue Network’s foster dogs Ladoo and Spicy will be making an appearance on City Pulse 24. They will be on CP24 Breakfast television on cable channel 24 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. likely more towards the latter but dependent on earlier events, this coming Friday morning.
Happy Face Ladoo
Ladoo who is an old pro at this having already been on Animal House Calls is an 8 year old fellow who is looking to be a great companion to a calm, assertive pack leader. Although Ladoo can turn into a pile of mush he likes it to be on his terms and in private moments. Ladoo would not be a good choice with children or other pets but for someone who wants a GREAT companion that is very animated and comical Ladoo is your guy.
Spicy the Foster French Bulldog
Spicy is a 5 yr. old puppymill survivor who is learning to love life and everything it offers her. She is as sweet and gentle as they come but would protect her people or her home with her life. This girl would be a perfect pal for someone who was home all day or could take her to work. Spicy is just about ready to open up the next chapter in her life and begin looking for her forever family and will be appearing shortly on the available page.
Other puppymill survivors from the same mill in Manitoba will also be appearing on the available page in short order and are also in Ontario. They are Styx and Sherlock who can be seen on our foster pages. Another, Sinnamon, is on the available page at the moment and is just across the border from Niagara Falls.
All these dogs can be seen at http://www.frenchbulldogrescue.org/index.html
Make sure to tune in to see Gary and the dogs, and support their rescue efforts in Canada!
Monday Morning Frenchie Photo Fun
Pickle Playbowing at Dexter and Tula
A few pics of the (rapidly growing) puppies. Everyone leaves within the next week – Pickle, of course, is staying, and Dwight will be right around the corner. I am still pre bereft.