IS THERE STILL HOPE? Brother and Sister still in Shelter after 7 years

Nothing can compare to spending 7 years within a shelter, watching as countless others get adopted to loving families -- and all you can do is sit and wait for that one day when a loving family comes and gives you the gift of love, care and a warm home that you can call your own.... where you become the center of that one family's world, and they become the center of yours.... But it maybe a dream that won't come true for GWINN AND ROWDY, a brother and sister pair, whose one thing in life that they want so badly --- A FAMILY!

    The two were born on OCTOBER 2006, and their lives began in a boarding kennel, not a shelter, but a place of business... the business owner soon reached out to the found of the FPA (FORGOTTEN PET ADVOCATES), asking for assistance in finding homes for not only GWINN and ROWDY but for other animals who had been abandoned and dumped - not by just individuals, but by animal rescue groups as well. 

    As the years went by the two not only had the bond of a brother/sister, but to each other they were the only real family that they have - not to mention the dual dream of becoming adopted as a loving pair for a "SPECIAL FAMILY" that is somewhere in the world, needing them as much as they need the family.

     According to the FPA, these two babies are very great dogs, depending on one another to keep each other company and keeping each other strong for when that MEMORABLE DAY comes and they are taken into a life filled with love, care, warmth and so many other valuable things that any sheltered animals would want for a perfect life. 

     The FPA spends one on one time with the babies, giving them all the love and care, but a sheltered life is no life for a living being -- because even though the shelter is doing so much for them, nothing can compare to the love and devotion that a "SPECIAL FAMILY" can offer and give to these beautiful babies -- and that is what the FPA is wanting for GWINN AND ROWDY.

If you are that "SPECIAL PERSON or FAMILY" who can give these dogs a FOREVER HOME, FOREVER LOVE, and FOREVER CARE -- please HELP today.  So many sheltered animals are in desperate need of families and homes, and many NEVER get to have those dreams come true, instead they are PUT DOWN - feeling unwanted, abandoned, probably wondering what they did to deserve their family to sign their fate such as this, even many gazing sadly at the door hoping that their loved ones will step through and save them , or anyone for that matter!!!

     Please OPEN UR HEART and make the choice to ADOPT, FOSTER, or RESCUE an innocent animal in need instead of BUYING ONE --- because the LOVE and DEVOTION that a sheltered animal will give you is something that NO AMOUNT OF MONEY CAN BUY -- and they will SAVE YOU as YOU SAVE THEM. 

FOR MORE INFO on GWINN AND ROWDY please CHECK OUT the FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/AdoptGwinnRowdy 

SHELTERED ANIMALS' LIVES ARE IN YOUR HANDS - PLEASE SAVE THEM, THEY ARE COUNTING ON YOU...

TAIJI MURDER -- INNOCENT LIVES of DOLPHINS SLAUGHTERED & ENSLAVED

The Blood Curdling Cries will soon be heard - as the blue waters turn red from the shed blood of the innocent.

    The horrific scene is present as 250+ dolphins are trapped, many will be slaughtered, while others find their fate enslaved in captivity.  These innocent lives range from babies, to adolescence and even a RARE ALBINO DOLPHIN is included. 

(SEA SHEPHERD PICTURE of ALBINO DOLPHIN

CAPTURED with OTHERS)

    This heartbreaking scene has been permitted to occur for many years - from SEPT. to MARCH, many thousands of innocent lives lost and others bought to be slaves by marine parks to entertain those who may or may not know the SICKENING TRUTH.

     So many individuals try with everything within them to HELP STOP this SLAUGHTER in TAIJI and other places where fishermen brutally kill lives, and also work dedicated and determined to get media attention to shine the light on this issue, so that these lives will once and for all be saved.

(the Slaughter trying to be hidden by tarp)

     With hours ticking away, and the fight to save these innocent lives growing at a rapid rate, we are truly hoping that MEDIA and the WORLD will get involved and bring an end to this horror. It is up to us as a WORLD to protect and fight for the rights of animals - a responsibility that we need to live up too - to show HUMANITY.

     Will the JAPANESE GOVERNMENT finally put an end to all this, and make it illegal to slaughter and destroy the lives of GOD'S CREATURES - Will they finally see the error of their ways and do what is right and show the compassion and kindness that many are showing to save these beautiful creatures????  The question and the prayers from countless people have yet to be answered.

(Dolphin hides from killers :( )

WE MUST RAISE OUR PAWS TOGETHER - WORLD AND MEDIA to DO WHAT IS RIGHT, to shine the SPOTLIGHT on this ISSUE and have the DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER/ENSLAVEMENT ENDED FOREVER...  it is TIME FOR UNITY.

    We are asking and pleading to get the help and support needed to make this FIGHT a battle that can be WON.  It is important not just to save the lives of these innocent creatures but to also restore faith in HUMANITY - to show that KINDNESS still exists in the hearts of everyone WORLDWIDE.   MEDIA AND WORLD ATTENTION IS NEEDED!

WE SHALL STAND STRONG AND RAISE OUR PAWS FOR LIFE AND FREEDOM!

WILL YOU HELP TODAY?? 

RAISE UR PAW NEWS: LOS ANGELES MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY - DRAGGING PUPPY

On WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014,  Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced that DOSSEY JAMES, 28 years old, has been charged with TWO COUNTS of FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY for allegedly dragging an innocent, defenseless puppy on a leash along a sidewalk.

    

(Puppy left a trail of blood as James continued to drag it along L.A sidewalk according

to Los Angeles Police Department.)

    This horrific and barbaric scene was caught on VIDEO IMAGE and through WITNESS INTERVIEWS. 

It was apparent, that the defenseless young brown pit bull mix clearly didn't know how to walk on a leash. James seemed to not care and dragged the suffering, poor animal leaving a trail of blood behind it, instead of being PATIENT and TEACHING the puppy the BASIC TRAINING SKILLS NEEDED.

   According to REPORTS FROM THE DA’S OFFICE, the puppy was bleeding from his stomach and legs and therefore required surgery in order to repair the damage that was done.

    The little puppy is expected to make a full recovery, and is now in the care of the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter.

      James is currently being held on $145,000 BOND after authorities discovered a RELATED INCIDENT of animal abuse against the suspect.

Thanks to citizens being able to capture scenes and videos of animal cruelty happening, the Authorities are seeing a better war waged against animal abusers.

James is set to appear in court, for January 22.

OPEN LETTER TO STEPHEN HARPER and GOVERNMENT - SAVE FRANK'S FARM

Dear Mr. Harper and Government:

    As the lyric goes in the song "O CANADA" - WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE, this is truly a line that many supporters of helping FRANK MEYER in TRENTON, ONTARIO save his farm are feeling and doing.  They are standing guard and spreading the word in order to not only save a farm, but to save a legacy and mark that a man has made in this world so that future generations can see and grow from. 

     It is truly heartbreaking what FRANK MEYER is going through, the stress of losing his home, his land, his mark being taken from him -- creating something so priceless, and yet have someone walk in and put a price tag on something that no amount of money could ever amount to what this land, this life means to him.

    Can you truly put a price on that? could you accept selling your place in this world, your child -- your individual mark on this earth? of course not, no one can.

     We as supporters are showing you the big picture -- leading you to see that this more than just about land or property that you see, it is something so much different in the eyes of this 85-year old man, and if you could look through his eyes, you would truly witness what this mere property means to him - that this is his life, the breath that he breaths into his lungs, the heartbeat within his chest -- the home and world that he created for himself... can we really as a country that is suppose to be based on FREEDOM and LIFE, take that light from him - to take away his existence because of the want for mere land. Is that what we are about? Can we truly demand him to start over again?

     I have read the articles, seen the pictures, watched the news and each time you can see the support to save this man's farm growing, that we are uniting as a "FAMILY" not just Canadians, but around the world - strangers lending help and hands, voices coming together as one - strong and proud, in order to help an individual in need.  It is these "ANGELS" that are showing the true meaning of the word LOVE, HOPE, INSPIRATION and HUMANITY -- and I am truly proud of each one, because they are the power that lights up UNITY and that truly means something that no words can describe.

UNITED AS ONE WE STAND -- FOR WE ARE THE "WORLD"

FACEBOOK SUPPORT PAGE FOR SAVING FRANK'S FARM - 37K supporters and growing https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Frank-Marjorie-Meyers-Farm/1419959788219689

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW

5 PITBULLS and 1 CAT STOLEN - DOGFIGHTING MIGHT BE MOTIVE - INFORMATION NEEDED

DOGFIGHTING might have been the motive to an overnight break-in at the TEXARKANA ANIMAL SHELTER in TEXARKANA, ARK. 

    According to officials FIVE PITBULLS, A CAT and some PET SUPPLIES were stolen from the ANIMAL CARE and ADOPTION CENTER on the Arkansas-side, not to mention thousands of dollars in damages, estimated cost to the shelter.

     CONNIE SLATER, who is the Animal Care and Adoption Center EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, stated that the surveillance video at the shelter showed the alleged thieves going through the building and stealing pitbulls -- also commenting that the crime has left them all devastated and praying for the safe return of their pets.

    Investigators examined the area, and found that the back door had been broken and the areas where the cameras had been shattered.

CONNIE SLATER stated that they supply room had been ransacked, and that this has been the FIFTH TIME that the shelter had been broken into in the last two months, but this time they have a better VIDEO of the alleged thieves.

SLATER believes that all the break-ins are related, and voices her concerns that these stolen dogs are possibly being trained to dog fight and that is why she and the people of the shelter are begging desperately for the public to step up and help, because they can see this becoming a very bad situation.

She truly hopes that those responsible for the break-ins are caught and brought to justice, before it is too late.
   

Any donations would be greatly appreciated and if you have ANY INFORMATION that could help authorities please call the TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT.    

RAISEURPAW NEWS: #SOAPYPAWS - SOAP OPERA STARS WEIGH IN - PART 1

A SOAP OPERA is a serial drama that creates storylines that are filled with sadness, happiness, love affairs, tragedy and EXPLOSIVE fireworks, that not only keep us on the edge of our seats, but also gets us craving to see what happens next.

    Such daytime stories such as YOUNG and the RESTLESS, DAYS of OUR LIVES, BOLD & the BEAUTIFUL, GENERAL HOSPITAL and many more, take us from the reality of our own world and life - the busy schedules and the stress etc - and allows us to observe the characters' trials and triumphs, permitting us to relax a bit, well... depending on the storyline that is involved...

Because I am a fan of Y&R and DOOL, I decided to create #SOAPYPAWS - to find out what the actors/actresses of our favorite soap opera thought about animal abuse/cruelty and to be honest, what they had to say is definitely to the point with NO DRAMA included...

So let's see what our SOAP OPERA STARS had to say:

"Yes, I am sickened by the continued abuse of animals. We must do all we can to stop the atrocity!"  ~Tracey Bregman (Lauren, Y&R)

"Our pets deserve the same love, loyalty & joyous lives that they give us. Pls support and help our angels at R.U.P  2 help our angels in need" ~Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki, Y&R)

"Only cowards hurt animals!"~Joshua Morrow (Nick, Y&R)

"Love and cherish our beautiful animals. We are their stewards in life! They give us so much. Stop Animal Abuse!"  ~Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R and Kristen, DOOL)

"Rescue, Adopt them all, thinking about getting a pet? Give a forever home to an animal in need!" ~Lauren Koslow (Kate, DOOL)

LAUREN KOSLOW even shared this beautiful picture with us: THANK YOU LAUREN :)

"Animal Abuse for the sake of abuse or as a result of criminal neglect should be prosecuted to the fullest extent!"  ~ Eric Braeden (Victor, Y&R)

Keep Checking in for more ACTORS/ACTRESSES of your favorite SOAPS - here on #SOAPYPAWS

We want to say a special RAISE UR PAW Thank You to all the actors/actresses that participated in helping us spread the word :)

Please be sure to FOLLOW these amazing animal angels on TWITTER :) 

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW

RAISE UR PAW NEWS: MONTGOMERY PUPPY FARM OWNER APPEARS IN COURT

    According to sources and NEWS CHANNEL 13, Montgomery puppy farm owner, HERBERT WELCH, appeared in court after being charged with FAILING TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELTER for his dogs in EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS.

    Mr. Welch appeared at the TOWN OF ROOT COURT on MONDAY, however, he was sent back home due to the court not receiving any paperwork from the DISTRICT ATTORNEY or the STATE POLICE, according to the court clerk.

    The charges against Mr. Welch is a VIOLATION, punishable by a MAXIMUM FINE of $100 for the first offense. He has surrendered most of his dogs tot the SPCA, But if he builds proper sheltering for the animals, he will get them back.

    Mr. Welch's next court date is UNDETERMINED, pending on the court's receipt of the paperwork, according to the court clerk.