Press Release: Rescue + Freedom Project

Rescue + Freedom Project

 

August 26 is National Dog Day. Please visit the Rescue + Freedom Project to read about the great things these folks are doing to help dogs! The following dogs are currently available for adoption.

Cali, Orange County, CA

 

Cali is a 2 year old female Shepherd mix we rescued from the meat trade in China. She was literally rescued from the slaughterhouse, hours perhaps moments before she would have been killed for someone’s next meal. Cali is extremely shy and it takes her a lot of time to warm up to someone new. She has not learnt to trust humans yet, but she is making slow steady progress in learning to trust people again. Cali would thrive in a home with another dog that likes to play, but also cuddle. She loves other dogs and loves playing with them. Her story is heartbreaking, but we have hope she will one day be confident enough to approach people re-assured they won’t hurt her ever again.

Tater, San Diego, CA

 

Tater is a 5 LB, 11/2 year old male chihuahua we rescued from a very high kill shelter. Because the shelter staff and doctors believed he had something terrible medically wrong with him, they felt he could not be treated and were going to put him down. When we rescued Tater, we took him to many vet appointments and learnt that what he had wasn’t life treating at all! Tater has a thyroid condition and takes medication daily to regulate his thyroid, but he is expected to live a normal, healthy life! Tater is so tiny that he can fit into your purse, your boot, or just in your arms…right where he likes to be! Tater loves other dogs and helps his foster mom out at her doggie grooming salon! You might even see him dashing around with a brush in his mouth; Tater wants to help! …sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts!

Irish, New Mexico

 

Irish is an approximately 9 year old male beagle we rescued from an animal shelter in New Mexico. He was dumped at the shelter by a laboratory in Albuquerque after they had finished using him in testing. Sadly, he was returned to the shelter once for not being immediately housebroken and left outside for 6 months before he was surrendered back. Irish is loving freedom — he loves people and gets along well with other dogs! He is very lovable and super cuddly! Just look at that smile!

Lulu, Murrieta, CA

 

Sweet Lulu is a 10 year old female beagle we rescued from a laboratory in China. We brought her to the U.S. to find her forever home! This special little girl is blind, but it doesn’t stop her from getting around and being your shadow! Lulu loves people and she loves other dogs. She is very docile and gentle. Lulu would thrive in a home with someone who has a flexible schedule, works from home, or is retired. She loves spending time outdoors!

Petunia, Los Angeles, CA

 

Petunia is a 4 year old female Staffordshire Terrier we rescued as a stray. She was tied up in direct sun to a pole with no name tag and no collar. Petunia is extremely friendly to people, but she prefers to be the only Queen in her kingdom. Petunia would thrive in a home with an adult couple or in a single family home. Petunia loves playing with toys. She has a lot of energy and wants to run around outside. This love bug wants all your attention to herself! She shows her love for you by licking you and nestling in your arms!





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Press Release: Guardians of Rescue Scrambles to Help Animals in Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

Guardians of Rescue Scrambles to Help Animals in Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

SMITHTOWN, New York – (September 29, 2017) – This has been an active hurricane season, with Guardians of Rescue helping to save animals in numerous hurricane paths. They helped save animals in Texas, following Hurricane Harvey, then they helped save animals in Florida, following Hurricane Irma. Now, the animal rescue group is in Puerto Rico to help save animals that are in some of the worst conditions following Hurricane Maria. Following the Category 4 hit, the island was left without any power, limited means of outside communication, and scarce access to basics such as food and water, leaving many of the animals in deadly conditions.

"Hurricane Maria, which was their second hurricane hit this season, was catastrophic and completely devastated the island,” stated Robert Misseri, founder and president of Guardians of Rescue, an animal rescue organization. “There are animals that are suffering, as they have no food or water and no medical care. We will do our best to help as many as we possibly can.”

The people in Puerto Rico, which is U.S. territory, meaning the people who live there are American citizens, were left with debilitating conditions following the hurricane. Those who would typically help with animal rescues are in dire situations themselves, making it nearly impossible for them to help the animals that have been left behind. This is by far the worst situation for the animals that Guardians of Rescue has been running into, but they have a plan that will help them with the rescues.

The rescue group already has a group of volunteers on the ground in Puerto Rico. In addition, they have organized a flight (funded entirely by The Onyx & Breezy Foundation) leaving Florida on Monday, October 2, 2017, to fly to Puerto Rico, where they plan to be on the ground for several weeks conducting animal rescues. Their immediate plan is to take much-needed supplies with them to give to those in need, and bring back 60 rescue dogs. No commercial airline would allow that many animals, so the group has secured a parachute plane that will be used to fly them back to Florida. Once the animals arrive in Florida, they will be taken to several smaller animal rescues, including Save-A-Pet in New York.

“The destruction that Puerto Rico is experiencing is beyond belief,” adds Misseri. “We know there are plenty of groups helping the people, so we are happy to help our four-legged friends the best we can. But we can only do it with the help of those who support our organization, they are the ones that by making donations they truly help make this happen and they save lives.”

The community can assist Guardians of Rescue by donating, with every little bit counting and being put to use to help the animals. Guardians of Rescue provides assistance to animals, helping to rescue them, provide medical care, food, and shelter. They are also instrumental in helping military members with their pets. To learn more, get involved, or to make a donation to support the Guardians of Rescue, log onto www.guardiansofrescue.org.

About Guardians of Rescue

Based in New York, Guardians of Rescue is an organization whose mission is to protect the well-being of all animals. They provide aid to animals in distress, including rehabilitation, assisting other rescue groups, and providing support to families, both military and not, who need assistance due to economic factors. To learn more about Guardians of Rescue, visit the site at www.guardiansofrescue.org.

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Guest Post: Guardians of Rescue Use Boat to Help Save Stranded Animals in Texas

Guardians of Rescue Use Boat to Help Save Stranded Animals in Texas

Animal rescuers risk their own lives to save animals in need

SMITHTOWN, New York – (September 2, 2017) There’s no mistaking the fact that the people in Southeast Texas need help, and in a big way. One look at what has happened in places like Beaumont, Texas, and it’s easy to see that there is devastation on a grand scale, as people have lost their lives, homes, and the city is largely under water. In fact, it’s estimated that since the beginning of the Hurricane Harvey storm, the city of Beaumont got over 45 inches of rain, leaving thousands of people underwater. This has created a situation that is also leaving thousands of animals stranded and in critical need of being rescued. The animal rescue group Guardians of Rescue has deployed to the city to help rescue as many of the pets as they possibly can.

“Guardians of Rescue members are in Beaumont and Houston where animal rescues are overwhelming — from dogs, cats, birds, horses, and livestock, the animals needing help are insurmountable,” explains Robert Misseri, founder and president of Guardians of Rescue, an animal rescue organization. “Some animals are frightened, some are half alive and many are barely holding on, fighting the exhaustion of trying to survive.”

While being able to reach the stranded animals is an enormous challenge, the Guardians of Rescue are taking it on and have brought a dedicated team for the effort. Their rescue team consists of former military personnel, along with several experienced members to help, all of whom will be rescuing animals using flat-bottomed boats, as well as wading in over 5 feet of water to reach animals in need.

Beaumont was one of the cities hit the hardest by the hurricane, leaving many people in shelters. With a population of over 118,000 people, they also lost their main and secondary water sources. Much of the city remains underwater, with boats being used to make rescues of people and animals. As people flee to go to shelters, any pets are often left behind. Being stranded, they end up lost, scared, hungry, and many are clinging to life if they have made it this far.

Guardians of Rescue also helped with the animal rescue effort last year during the Louisiana floods. Many people don’t realize that pets are also left behind and in need of being rescued following hurricanes and floods. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it is estimated that around 250,000 animals were displaced or had died.

Rescue groups currently in Texas are helping to rescue displaced animals will find temporary shelter for them, and work to try and reunite as many as possible with their owners, and provide them with the care and medical attention they need along the way.

“Guardian members are working through the night —everything is minute by minute, but rescue doesn’t stop at sun down — the animals won’t survive,” added Misseri. “We are hopeful that our efforts will save many animals and that we will be able to reunite them with their families. This is a devastating situation that calls for the assistance of people around the country.”

Guardians of Rescue are in need of financial donations to help cover costs of the operation. To learn more and make a donation, visit their site at: https://guardiansofrescue.org/donate.

About Guardians of Rescue

Based in New York, Guardians of Rescue is an organization whose mission is to protect the well-being of all animals. They provide aid to animals in distress, including rehabilitation, assisting other rescue groups, and providing support to families, both military and not, who need assistance due to economic factors. To learn more about Guardians of Rescue, visit the site at www.guardiansofrescue.org.

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Press Release: Save a Pet Seeks Community Help to Care for 30 Dogs Following Death of Rescue Group Owner

Save a Pet Seeks Community Help to Care for 30 Dogs Following Death of Rescue Group Owner

LONG ISLAND, New York – (August 28, 2017) – It’s not every day that a pet rescue organization gets a call to help rescue 30 dogs, but that’s exactly what happened last week when tragedy struck in Marion County, Texas. Save a Pet, located in Long Island, New York, has a great reputation for helping dogs around the nation find homes. They received a call that there were 30 dogs in need of rescuing at one Jefferson, Texas-based animal rescue, after the owner of the rescue was allegedly murdered following a dispute with a neighbor. The organization swiftly moved in to help the dogs in need, and is now reaching out to the public for assistance in caring for the dogs and in finding them adoption families.

"This is a heart-breaking story from all ends,” says Dori Scofield, president of Save-A-Pet and the vice president of Guardians of Rescue. "Taking in dogs from other states is never the priority at our Long Island shelter, but this case is time-sensitive and these dogs needed rescuing immediately."

The owner of the Rebel Rescue, where the dogs came from, Amy Allen, gave hundreds of animals a second chance. News reports indicate that a neighborly dispute may have been what led to the alleged murder of the woman. Her neighbor has been arrested on suspicion of murder. An autopsy on Allen is pending to determine the cause of death.

Many of the rescued dogs are expected to need veterinary care, and the group includes a pregnant mixed breed dog, creating the need for even more loving adoption homes. In addition to the much-needed veterinary care, expenses include transport fees, and food. The Save a Pet rescue group will incur a lot of expenses to care for the dogs until they each find homes to be adopted into.

“Amy was a wonderful, compassionate humanitarian and it is a great loss to the animal rescue community. While our shelter is already full, it is our mission to help rescue dogs in need, so we are ready to take on this challenge,” added Scofield. "We are asking the public to help us by donating whatever funds they can as this is quite an undertaking. Every dollar donated will be put to good use caring for these rescues. We need the financial assistance to help care for them while they are with us, and we need families who want to make one of these dogs a part of their family.”

Those interested in making a donation to help support the Save a Pet mission can do so online at: www.saveapetny.org.

About Save a Pet

Located in Long Island, New York, Save a Pet is a non-profit that rescues cats and dogs. They provide care for them while seeking out families that will adopt the pets. Additionally, they have a spay/neuter program, as well as a volunteer program for those who appreciate hands-on experience or would like to help with fundraising efforts. For more information about Save a Pet, visit: www.saveapetny.org.

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Press Release: STONE SYMBOL by Doriana Richman (and Animal Rescue!)

STONE SYMBOL by Doriana Richman

Stone Symbol is a luxury brand of jewelry and accessories for men and women, designed by Doriana Richman, and inspired by an ancient, spiritual symbol.

Stone Symbol’s meaningful gold, rose gold and sterling silver rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, cuffs and belt buckles allow a person's skin tone to radiate through each unique piece.

The Collection was inspired by an ancient secret symbol, which emerged as a code to those seeking refuge with others of faith. Founder Doriana Richman designs each unique piece of jewelry with a highly polished, antiqued degradation surrounded by history and intrigue.

The overlay of the five significant Greek letters (Jesus, Christ, Son, God and Savior) produce Stone Symbol’s signature shape, recognized as the first symbol of Christianity, Unity and a Spiritual Birth of Humanity.

The Stone Symbol can still be found today, carved in the walls and walkways of the ancient, excavated city of Ephesus – where Doriana draws the inspiration for her entire collection of Unity.

Website: https://www.stonesymbol.com/

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10% of sales are donated to the Beagle Freedom Project, a leader in global animal rescue and advocacy, and the Physicians Committee, which works to finds an alternative to the use of animals in medical education and research.

  

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