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August 27, 2013 1 Comment
Please visit Shane’s War and Hope on Facebook to learn more about the incredible work being done by Shane Smith and company.
#SelmaPardon #ShanesWar This is a clip of the dogs still available at the shelter. Shane’s War is currently conducting a “Pardon” to save every animal in the shelter.
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YOU should take the time to watch and listen to this video. Are you a Bon Jovi Fan? YOU should listen to and watch this video.
August 26, 2013 Leave a comment
This made me think how great it would be if we had someone who could and would go to local schools and give presentations, speeches, do projects or whatever about Spay and Neuter, Feral Cats, the plight of Homeless Pets and encourage kids to do special projects and birthday stuff at AO or their local shelter. Any teachers out there with ideas on what we could do?
Maddie’s Fund – Family Fun: Projects for Kids and Adults to Help Shelter Pets.
August 26, 2013 Leave a comment
It has been a long time since I read something that actually made me laugh out loud. Bob Tarte’s Kitty Cornered: How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made it Their Home did just that. There were nights when I was laughing so hard the cats would throw me a “what is your problem” look. Sometimes it was the “keep it down, I’m trying to sleep” look. For all the humor and nights of disrupting the cats with laughter, there were also plenty of profound, sentimental movements. The superb balance of humor and profound moments makes this a great book for anyone who has ever loved an animal. After all living with animals is at times hysterical, frustrating, rewarding and moving.
With chapters detailing the arrival of new cats and their far flung personalities, as well as chapters about trying to keep a bandage…
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You can also foster animals from your local shelter or rescue group.
You can also volunteer at your local shelter or rescue group.
You can also donate to your local shelter or rescue group.
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Story as Told By Shane Smith
Edited by Diane Robertson
Janet and Shane Smith arrived at their local animal shelter in Georgia and came across a horribly abused dog. Abusers had almost decapitated her by tying a cable around her neck. Shane and Janet immediately felt this precious dog was very special. Shane felt they had to get help for this dog right away. He could not leave the shelter without her. With Janet’s help, permission to take the dog was gained and they whisked her away to a local veterinarian. Hope was named on the way to the vet as Shane and Janet fell in love with the life struggling before them.
Hope’s journey of discovering love started that day, July 7, 2011. Unfortunately, there was no quick fix that could save Hope’s life. She battled for her life day-to-day, sometimes having good days and sometimes having bad days filled with pain and weakness. Through it all, precious Hope knew the love of Shane and Janet and all the others around her.
On the morning of July 26, 2011, Shane and Janet visited Hope as usual. Shane recalls that Hope appeared to be peaceful, happy and even playful at times. He initially thought she was telling him that she was okay. Shane says, “Now I know what she was really saying to me. Her message had been delivered and she could now rest in peace.”
Hope spent 19 days swathed in love and caring before succumbing to her injuries and passing away. Shane’s mission in life became very clear to him during her struggle and after her passing.
The horrible abuse Hope suffered, and her lost fight for her life, continues to inspire not only Shane and Janet but also people from all over the world.
Shane promised Hope that her life and message would be heard and other animals would be saved from similar fates by her story. It was from this promise and the inspiration received from Hope that the organization named Paws for Hope and Faith was formed.
It is now up to the community inspired by Hope’s story to tell her story so others too can be touched by it and inspired to realize that all of God’s creatures should be recognized, loved and honored.
http://pawsforhopeandfaith.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pawsforhopeandfaith
https://www.facebook.com/shanesmith.thesaint?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shanes-War/279853825663
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope/234082386614729
http://www.macon.com/2011/11/19/1792020/macon-shelter-partner-hold-first.html
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