LET'S GO ORANGE - PREVENTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY CHALLENGE:

   With April being Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, We at Raise Ur Paw, are hoping that individuals will unite in support to raise awareness of animal cruelty/abuse.

    This year 2016, we are aiming our efforts higher, and anticipate a larger number of support in raising awareness against the inhumanity and cruelty that our innocent voiceless endure & face on a daily basis.  Not only will we be once again doing our Prevention of Animal Cruelty Awareness ribbon campaign, but we have also included our #LetsGoOrange Prevention of Animal Cruelty Challenge.

   The Prevention of Animal Cruelty Challenge is the involvement of individuals worldwide – which consists of participants to wear orange and make a stand for the innocent in promotion of awareness of this plague that is destroying and even taking innocent lives every day.  Participants are requested to either take a picture, a video or any other supportive method wearing their orange proud, along with the use of the hashtag #LetsGoOrange. 

     We all have the power to educate, encourage, and empower others to become aware of the issues at hand and join in the fight to bring an end to this inhumanity.  The challenge is to encourage and nominate individuals to involve themselves along with countless others to make the world orange.

    Please Take part in this challenge, and challenge your friends, family and other individuals – Together United We Can Make A Difference – But That Difference Starts With You.

If You Wish To Donate To The Efforts Of Raise Ur Paw Please CLICK to DONATE HERE – https://www.youcaring.com/raise-ur-paw-548221

Or make a donation or volunteer time to a shelter, humane society or sanctuary in your area.

THANK YOU

RAISE UR PAW

STOP CANADIAN COMMERCIAL SEAL HUNT - OUR OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

   As a Canadian Citizen, and animal rights activist/advocate, I feel it is my duty and responsibility to innocent life in need to request your attention upon the Canadian Seal Hunt that is being permitted to occur within this great country of ours.

   I know that there are some individuals who continue to find this industry as something essential, necessary and beneficial to our economy – but in all due respect, it is a fading industry that the Government still finds vital to subsidize.

    As you are well aware, our country is constantly faced with many other issues/concerns that need our immediate attention and financial assistance (education, health care, employment etc.) So why are we still providing funding to an industry that is not only fading but also inhumane, a cruel and barbaric destruction of life in order to fulfill a demand that is no longer present..

    Many countries have already united and banned the importation of commercial seal hunt products, and with much guarantee other countries will follow, which will shrink the global market considerably.

    It is with these bans and the constant raising of public awareness of the brutality and issues that this industry consists of that will generate further negative outcomes – outcomes that will surely affect our country if we do not make the right decision and withdraw ourselves and funding from this unnecessary and inhumane business.

    We are truly hoping that you will stand along with countless others in the fight to stop the seal hunt industry – don’t let a dying-industry seize and destroy innocent life and the life of this great country of ours.

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW

@raiseurpaw

LET'S GO ORANGE UNITED

Dear Friends:

   PREVENTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY MONTH is finally here, and we at Raise Ur Paw are thrilled to inform you that our 2016 LET'S GO ORANGE campaign is in full swing and has expanded to not only raising awareness against animal cruelty, but also producing and distributing ANIMAL CARE PACKAGES ( blanket, treats, food, and other necessities) to innocent lives within shelters and humane societies.

   It is also a great pleasure to report that this year we have received a much higher demand for our PREVENTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AWARENESS RIBBONS - extending the awareness fuller in shining the light on animal abuse and cruelty.

   Due to relying upon the contributions of others, we have set up a donation page in hopes of raising enough money to fulfill the goal in which we have set - for not only the campaigning and efforts of our federally incorporated not-for-profit, but for also the essentials and products in which go towards our animal care packages for the innocent lives in need.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE - HERE IS OUR PAGE: https://www.youcaring.com/raise-ur-paw-548221

   Your contributions and support would be greatly appreciated - and as a SPECIAL RAISE UR PAW THANK YOU with each donation of $5.00 you will receive your very own Awareness Ribbon.  Even the littlest bit of help makes a World of difference for a life in need.

Thank You From All Of Us At RAISE UR PAW!

THEY'RE HERE FOR MARCH ONLY - RAISE UR PAW T-SHIRTS

JOIN OUR MARCH CAMPAIGN – WEAR YOUR SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS WITH OUR RAISE UR PAW T-SHIRTS – NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME.

   Raise Ur Paw Today... when it comes to the issues and dilemmas that our innocent voiceless face, endure and are subjected to – all help/support is needed, whether being a voice or action taker. Awareness needs to be spread worldwide, in order to save and protect lives.

   As a Canadian Federally Incorporated Not-For-Profit, we are constantly being asked if we sell t-shirts or any other merchandise for promotion or raising awareness. It is due to these requests that we have decided to take the step to bring to the world our very first ever RAISE UR PAW T-SHIRT CAMPAIGN (FOR MARCH ONLY) - Not only to help out our efforts but to use the proceeds to help save/protect innocent life that is continuously crying out for humanity's help and support... because after all, there are countless lives and issues that are going ignored and unheard, and that is something that we as humanity cannot permit to continue on.

    It is up to us as humankind to break the silence and imperative for individuals to unite as one in order to be powerful and encouraging voices to others - we have the ability to save and change a life and we should never waste that so.....

WHY NOT WEAR IT!

PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR RAISE UR PAW T-SHIRT HERE (Before Time Runs Out)  https://www.booster.com/make-a-stand-for-life-animal-angels-united WILL YOU HELP TODAY!!

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP:

   When you purchase one of our LIMITED T-SHIRTS, or make a donation, your contribution not only makes a world of difference, but shows others that you have taken that moment to make a stand and RAISE UR PAW for animals in need worldwide, and proceeds go towards the efforts to make that difference a reality.

SUCH AS: Campaigns, Protests, Saving/Helping Animals, Creating Presentations, Boosting Awareness, and so much more... 

    Wearing one of our limited t-shirts will not only make you "Pawsome" for helping our cause and helping animals in need, but will also show the world that you made the choice to be a voice & will forever make a stand for animals in need.

   Our T-Shirts not only come in many sizes, but also 4 amazing colors to choose from – including SPECIAL EDITION ORANGE – the color for PREVENTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY MONTH THIS APRIL.

   Please HELP US, HELP THEM – We all have the ability to save and change a life.. an ability that we should never waste..so why not WEAR IT, after all they deserve our SUPPORT & HELP.  

Thank You All 

RAISE UR PAW  

RAISE UR PAW & ADOPT A HEART CAMPAIGN

The ADOPT A HEART campaign promotes adoption of sheltered animals and raises awareness of the countless lives who are waiting to be adopted, fostered and rescued by special individuals like you.

    Established around the many souls in need of our help, this campaign uses the compassion, love and of course the hearts of individuals to bring upon second chances, new leases on life, and bring the commitment and love a permanent home and adoptive family can provide.

   Although this our first year launching this campaign, we at RAISE UR PAW, a Canadian Federally Incorporated Not-For-Profit, hope that we can not only come together united and save the lives of the innocent but to also make this campaign a successful one, where we can continue on for many years to come.

HELP EXPAND THE REACH OF OUR ADOPT A HEART CAMPAIGN:

    Taking the moment to lend not only your voice and heart to this awareness campaign and extend the reach for adoptive homes and families this Feb. 14th,2016 will help achieve not only our goals, but save and give the new lease on life for sheltered animals in need of forever unconditional love and homes.

    For that second it takes to put up a picture, share a story or just even use the hashtag #AdoptAHeart, you will be encouraging, promoting and educating about the importance of adoption, so that other individuals can experience the rewards and fur-ever happiness that comes with saving a life --- for even saving one life may not change the world, but for that one life the world would be changed forever.

We Hope You Will Raise Ur Paw and Take Part - Because Every Life Deserves to Have That Chance at A Home, Love, and Family  - But for a Sheltered Animal To Achieve This Depends On One Special Person and That Special Person Is You!

RAISE UR PAW TALK: WHAT IS HAPPENING AT BOWMANVILLE ZOO?

    When Animal Organization PETA released the investigation video via social media about the treatment of a tiger at Bowmanville Zoo, a tsunami of outrage and outpouring of concern from individuals and other animal organizations quickly followed.  It sparked a worldwide demand of not only the removal of the innocent animals but also to revoke the permits/licenses of Mr. Michael Hackenberger, the accused who appeared on the video, apparently whipping the tiger at least 19 times (according to media sources)

   According to releases the OSPCA quickly began investigation, and even put out a statement on Dec. 23, 2015 reassuring the public that the society would be making sure that the animals were getting the care they require while the investigation was going on, and also stated that due to no immediate distress the animals could not be removed from the premises of the zoo.

PLEASE SIGN PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-adrian-foster-remove-animals-from-bowmanville-zoo

     Even though there appeared much hope in the society to do what is right for the animals, this statement of reassurance did not sit well with countless others, especially when more footage and past allegations against this individual and zoo surfaced. 

     This here started a whole new whirlwind of outrage, not only for the zoo and the individual accused but also towards the OSPCA, especially since there has been no further updates on the investigation.  This has raised many questions and intentions of the OSPCA and there is much concern that this case could possibly be swept under the rug until forgotten.

    We are truly hoping that this will not be the outcome, and that these innocent lives will not end up being “failed” by the Government or the organizations whose duties are to protect and save the lives of the innocent.  We need to unite as one powerful voice and make the difference that is so desperately needed. 

Please RAISE UR PAW Worldwide.

ITS OKAY TO CALL YOUR PETS YOUR "CHILDREN"

   So... today I had a good laugh, especially after reading an article that was called “Saying Your Dog Is Your Baby Is An Insult To Moms Everywhere” dated Aug. 29^th 2015.

ARTICLE HERE --> http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Comparing-Pets-Children-37693220

   Of course being an animal lover, a father myself and a “dog father”,  I felt the need to respond and give my thoughts on the amusing facts that the author was trying to make points and opinion as to why your pets are not  your children, and from what I noticed, was showing more similarities between pets and children. So here it goes....

Dear Author of this Article, Whoever You May Be:

   First off I would like to say that I understand that you and other individuals out there have many thoughts and opinions on individuals like us who call our pets our children, but what I do not understand is why for some unknown reason you feel the need to pass judgement upon us for the way we observe and connect to our furry family members and find it necessary to condemn our attachment by stating that it is an insult or some negativity towards others.

   After carefully reading your article, I do have to give you credit for attempting to make an argument, but... it seemed to me, not sure about others who read this article, that you were merely grasping at straws to make a case for yourself.

  The countless statements and points in which you added, seemed heartbreaking to me and I couldn’t help but feel somewhat sorry for you that you could not see past physical differences and observe the similarities between a child and a pet – and that your views and beliefs of the word “parent” and “child” restricted you to only human children, and prevents you from experiencing the connection and attachment that we hold dear to our fur-babies.

   It is in some way shocking that you had clearly stated that you had your dogs before you had your children, and there was absolutely no realization that it was these innocent lives (dogs) that perhaps gave you your first experience at parenthood, or you did but your opinions and beliefs made you deny that fact – because they were not human children, so therefore they do not deserve to have that recognition as being your first “child”.

   But the truth is certainly clear, especially in your article, that there are people who are completely closed-hearted and cannot see this realization even though it is staring them in the face – that the active roles that we play as parents and pet owners, the responsibilities, duties are indeed the same.

  The reason that I say this is because we nurture and provide the basic needs of life, we are guardians and caregivers, raising and nurturing them to the best of our abilities, and taking on the commitment no matter the race, species,  adopted or not it is what we feel within our hearts for these innocent lives, and the way that we observe them that makes us true “parents”.

   Is it really fair to judge us on who we consider our “children” or to be disparaged because we accepted a life that is different to be a child within our family, a piece of our heart, a living being that we love unconditionally --- how is that insulting or negative?

   I may not be able to change your opinions or views, but to be honest that is fine, but I will say that me calling my dogs my “children” is not what is insulting – it is the ignorance and negative views of individuals that is. 

Love Me and my “fur-kids”