For My 30th Birthday 2013!!!!

Well the time has come again, however this time it means so much more. 

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!! 

My favorite holiday of the year, well other than Thanksgiving. 

A friend of mine, decided this year for her birthday she wanted to "Pay It Forward". She asked for her friends and family have joined her and the response has been great. Many have "donated to cancer organizations, children of fallen soldiers, dog shelters, paid for random people to get drinks or food, helped friends with groceries & medical bills and more." Her birthday wish has inspired me to do my own birthday wish. 

For my Dirty 30 I want to ask all my friends and family to donate $5.00 to the list of Rescue Organizations below. Many of them have a very big importance to me since as a Professional Dog Trainer I have worked closely with them myself to help guide dogs to their FURever homes. You can choose to donate to more than one but I ask that everyone PLEASE donate to at least ONE Organization. Every one of your donations help with Vet bills, travel expenses, food, training, medication, and overall care of the animals they have in their care. This birthday wish  means more to me this year since I have grown so much in my business and working different dogs and learning so much about how a rescue organization works and how much effort there is that has to be put in to keep every animal they come in contact with alive and placed in homes.

So for my 30th birthday April 30th, Please choose one, two or more organizations to donate $5.00.This is a great idea also cause this year I'm not near my friends and family to celebrate but I feel this way they can still be apart of my birthday wish.

New Leash On Life - Santa Clarita, CA

http://www.newleash.org/donation

Barks Of Love - Fullerton, CA

http://www.barksoflove.org/

G.R.A.S.P.  (Greece Residence Assisting Stray Pets) - Greece, NY

http://www.graspinc.org/donations/donate-funds.html

Paws and Purrs Rescue - Henrietta, NY

http://www.pawsandpurrsrescue.org/donate/

Scottville Animal Pet Adoptions - Scottville, NY

http://www.petadoption.cc/

Pitty Love - Rochester, NY

http://www.pittyloverescue.org/donate/

Much Love Animal Rescue - Los Angeles, CA

http://www.muchlove.org/donate/

The Pongo Fund - Oregon
 http://www.thepongofund.org/contact/donation-page/

The Mia Foundation
http://www.themiafoundation.com/How-you-can-help.html

Why Rescue your pet?

From a Dogs point of view and why it's so important to Rescue/Adopt your pets. I adopted my dog Buddy from his neglectful owner. It was a hard 2 years to train and rehabilitate him to the great Lab he is now.  

'The Reason (to you from all your rescue dogs)

I would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted
skin that isn't flea bitten
good food and enough of it
beds to sleep on
someone to love me
to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands
Your big heart saved me...

You saved me from the terror of the pound,
Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair
Why you do it
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter
Make just a little more room...to save one more like me.
I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.

I am the reason
The dogs before me are the reason
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted, our love never given
We would die if not for you'

Cherry the Vicktory Dog

Excerpt from NBL Creations Sponsored Pets

"Our first "Far-Away" pet is Cherry . He was one of the many dogs rescued in April of 2007 from the former NFL Quarterback Michael Vick.

Here is Cherry's story.....

"One of the dogs rescued from the property of former NFL quarterback, Michael Vick, Cherry is shut down and shy.

When he first arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (DogTown - Angel Canyon), he didn't even know how to walk on a leash. In fact, he was afraid to. He would get on his belly to let you know you'd have to drag him if you wanted to walk him.

There was a horrible, huge scar on his back. And any time a stranger approached, he would run away and cower. What on earth had been done to this poor dog?

Cherry is becoming a much braver, more confident dog.  He interacts playfully with all of his caregivers and actively seeks our attention."

Over time Cherry began to come around and walk freely and even play with other dogs. He came out of his shell and is getting much better.We have fallen in love with Cherry and are so happy with his progress. Hopefully he will be able to be adopted into a loving family such as ours."

Cherry became a big part of our lives and our hearts went out to him and all the Vicktory dogs that were rescued. We donated money to help his recovery and watch his progress very closely. When we heard that Cherry was adopted out to a loving, caring family we were over joyed. 

Paul and Melissa spent 6 months in the process to adopt Cherry and become his Forever Loving Home. 

Excerpt From Best Friends Updates 

"Paul and Melissa first saw Cherry in an earlier “DogTown” episode featuring the Vicktory dogs. Melissa described watching the show and feeling like Cherry “screamed” to them through the TV for their attention.

“Right then, we just wanted to pick him up and let him know we were OK and we’d love to love him if he’d let us,” says Melissa. “We knew our home would be the perfect home for Cherry.”

And it has been! Cherry became a faithful student on all things dog with Madison from his first day in their house. Madison showed Cherry the ropes on running, playing catch, snuggling and more. When Cherry got his first taste of snow, he cowered at the door, reluctant to go outside. But once he saw Madison romping around the “fun white stuff,” he immediately joined in."

On April 23, 2010 I awoke to a lovely email from Cherry's family, thanking our family for the support we gave Cherry. I was stunned and excited that they personally reached out to us to thank us for what we did for their Cherry. I immediately called my husband and told him the great news. He was almost in tears. 

This is for all the Pittbulls out there who get a bad rep. To own a Pittbull and love one unconditionally is to know what an amazing family pet they can be.

Our Ranger has taught us that and teaches us everyday.

 Cherry's Facebook Page