I often get into discussions as to what contributes to the severe problem we face in trying to solve the shelter crisis in this country and beyond. The answer, in short, is ignorance. People are not aware, or simply do not care what they are doing. In part to greed, people sell dogs that they are breeding themselves in their …
A Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger
I contacted the governors office with regard to the proposal to shorten the hold times placed on animals in local shelters, an issue that is at the heart of those concerned for animals. Here is the response the governor sent me, and then my response to his response: On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM, wrote:Thank you for sharing …
California Legislation to shorten Shelter Animals’ Lives
I just put in a call to Governor Schwarzennegger’s office. It seems that there is legislation on the table to shorten shelter animals holding times before killing them. The lady I spoke to said that they have been getting a lot of calls about the issue. I would urge anyone living in California to call right away. These animals barely …
Updated Pics on Maggie (formerly known as Hope)
Just check out this happy girl… Diane sent me these pics earlier today, I jsut had to share them with everyone who knows how hard I believed in this old gal that no one else believed in. Thanks to people like Dianne for reading my emails and posts and thanks to all of you for supporting Bound Angels, beautiful Angels …
Update on Maggie (formerly Hope)
What makes my day is getting an email like the one below updating me on the beautiful girl I found at the shelter last year. Hope was anything but, however, I named her that in the “hope” that someone would see in her what I saw in her. She was an amazing lady and an amazing lady named Diane contacted …
He Smiled Till He Died – RIP Smiley
I hold to my statement that I made from day one, that the solution to the animal shelter problem starts with responsible pet ownership. Responsible pet owners, do NOT turn their pets into shelters. Every time I see a newscast showing a crying person dropping their pet at a shelter, its like nails on a chalkboard to me. Its bullsh1t. …
The Peanut Polo Cup
Be There or Be SQUARE.. This August 30, 2009 there is only one place to be and that is the PEANUT POLO CUP… It is held at the Augusta Polo Club, only 1.5 hours west of Montreal. I don’t think there is a cooler event anywhere, including here in Los Angeles. It is founded by one of my all time …
Jasmine- A NEW LIFE
Sometimes people ask me why I do what I do, and I ponder. Then I get an email like this one and its pretty clear. The story of Jasmine is a sad one. You can check out her youtube video and you’ll learn more, but what really hits home is when you hear the story from the person who adopts. …
Cowards Leave 17 Year Old Dog To Be Killed
Imagine for a second that you spent 17 years living with a family. You get old and your hips give way and you can’t stand up. YOU’VE DONE NOTHING WRONG, but the years have paid their toll on you. All the jumping up for kisses and love have worn your bones down. Now you only hope someone will bend down …
Helping Shelters Make a Difference
At the forefront of the homeless pet problem are the shelters in every city. While others may criticize the shelters, Bound Angels is taking the fight head on and helping shelters. Its very clear that if you criticize the shelters and slam them day in and day out it only hurts the animals that are being killed at alarming rates. …