Sunday, June 24, 2012
SAAFLA fundraising to help inner-city dogs continues...
First this is a really great video describing probably the biggest problem we see in LA, the overwhelming number of Pit Bulls in the shelters and on the streets. Lori Weise founder of Downtown Dog Rescue has dedicated her life to helping the low-income areas of LA and educating the public about Pit Bulls and responsible dog guardianship. Lori and Dogman have been working together providing FREE dog training for Pit Bulls at the Coliseum in Downtown LA on Sunday mornings.
For more info: www.downtowndogrescue.org
SAAFLA is continuing to raise funds for the worthwhile endeavor of providing free services to low-income communities working closely with LAAS, Downtown Dog Rescue, The Amanda Foundation and others to provide free Spay & Neuter, free vaccinations, and free microchipping! These services are being provided at the Yo Watts recreation center on a monthly basis through July 2012.
However, after July we are still looking forward to continuing to provide these much needed services to the communities who need them the most and who can't afford them. Stay tuned for further projects that will educate you, inspire you and provide for the animals who need help.
Btw, if you haven't seen the documentary Street Dogs of South Central, you really should! It's a beautifully done film that captures the problem and why we need to help. There are so many animals who may actually have a home, but get out and wander the streets because they are not fixed. Their families don't realize that their dog may end up at the shelter and ultimately killed. To find out the next screening of this doc go to www.streetdogsmovie.com.
Let's not judge, let's fix it! Let's S/N every dog we can and microchip every dog that is S/N. It's pretty simple and it makes a huge impact on the community! Let's work together to solve this very solvable problem!
You can donate towards this goal at www.saafla.org. Thank you!
Lola
The Doggie Matchmaker
Looking for a dog friendly dog? Meet Princess & Bobby at WLA shelter now!
People are always looking for dog-friendly dogs, right? Whether you want a friend for your dog-friendly pooch or maybe you want to frequent the dog park, or your mom has a friendly Fido... Whatever the reason there is nothing bad about a dog-friendly dog. West LA is full of dogs who desperately need a home and are also very friendly with other dogs, so rather than looking through Craigslist, just mosey over to the WLA shelter and meet these terrific dogs who are both people friendly AND doggy friendly!!!!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Street Dogs of South Central documentary, fundraiser and why.
In case you haven't seen or heard of the documentary film Street Dogs of South Central, it's important to know a few things about the movie. A few people have criticized the filmmakers for not intervening in the events that occur in the film while they were shooting it. However, as most documentary fans know, part of making a doc is to show things how they REALLY are so that the viewer can experience the reality of the situation. This is the deal, no more or no less. But don't think the filmmakers of Street Dogs are just shrugging their shoulders about the situation...
Moving forward, filmmaker Bill Marin is jumping in with both feet to raise money to help the very community and animals he filmed. Right on Bill! There is no question in my mind that Street Dogs is a movie that can make a difference by showing the stark reality of poverty in the inner city of Los Angeles, which is probably similar to many other inner cities in the US, and how it affects the dogs who live there. The other reality we see is that these dogs are full of love as are many of the people and that our help would be greatly appreciated. You can see this if you take the time to see beyond the poverty and what makes you sad.
These animals need our help and support so don't turn a blind eye. The families in the area who have animals also need our support. Most of these people can't afford to fix their animals, never mind licensing or microchipping them! They want to do right by their beloved pets, so why can't we help them? Stop judging and start helping!
Groups like Downtown Dog Rescue and The Amanda Foundation are taking the lead in going into these communities and giving people the opportunity to do what's best for their dogs. The community is jumping on the chance to fix their dogs and when offered they also choose to microchip and license. Hundreds of dogs are attending these clinics. All it takes is some money from you and I to help improve the quality of life for all those in this community.
Remember, microchips will keep animals out of the shelters by returning them to their homes. Spay and neuter will stop the cycle of unintentional breeding of dogs, big and small. Take action by giving to the Shelter Animal Advocacy Fund, LA , buying a Street Dog wristband or by attending the Street Dog fundraising event screening the film Street Dogs of South Central. See for yourself why this community needs our help!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Limited Seating, Screening Tix on Sale Now!
Buy your tickets online at http:www.saafla.org!
Great food and drink
Great documentary film
Great speakers
Great items for silent auction
Great singer Katrina Parker
All of this for a mere $35!
Don't miss it!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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