Long Live Pets

 

   We all know the truth.  We can turn our heads, we can get involved, we can adopt, and we can volunteer.  Still, we know the truth.  Here in the United States of America an estimated seven to eight million pets enter the shelters and rescues each year.  Almost half of these never get a second chance at love.  Our shelters kill three to four million of these dogs and cats due to lack of space.  If most of us read headlines accusing facilities of killing over 9,000 pets each day, we would be outraged.  Sadly, it just doesn’t make headlines often enough.  Yet, every day in shelters and rescues across this great country, that is exactly what is happening.  They do it behind closed doors, but make no mistake about it; they are killing thousands of helpless animals.  Every.  Single.  Day.

   What can we do about it?  We are just one person, one blogger, one pet lover.  One is a lonely number, right?  If enough small voices begin to sing, the choir will be so loud that it can be heard from sea to shining sea.  How can we begin our song?  I am so glad that you asked!  Let me tell you about the launch of a wonderful multifaceted campaign called Long Live Pets.  It begins with these two amazing teams coming together.

   Nature’s Variety has joined forces with The Best Friends Animal Society to educate the public about saving the lives of thousands of shelter pets and encourage more adoptions. 

   You probably know Nature’s Variety Instinct as a leader in all natural raw pet food.  They are an independent pet food company that believes the best nutrition comes from healthy, all-natural ingredients.  Although Bentley does not eat a consistently raw food diet, he loves the Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Boost treats on a regular basis.  They are tasty all natural freeze-dried treats that can be used for training or just to say “I love you.”    

   The Best Friends Society is an animal welfare organization that has been working diligently for over three decades as a leader in the no-kill movement.  They are responsible for national initiatives, local programs, and diligent work through a network of shelter across America.  They have made real progress, but there is so much more to be done.

   Nature’s Variety is now the Official Pet Food Partner of Best Friends.  They are providing over $650,000 worth of support in 2015.  Rescued cats and dogs will benefit through Nature’s Variety donation of money and food.  Proper nutrition is very important for pets as they wait for their forever homes. 

   The first part of the Long Live Pets campaign is the creation of an inspirational short film celebrating the joy of the first day in the new life of a rescue.  This is where you can help.  If you rescued or adopted your best friend, you are invited to submit a photo to your rescues at longlivepets.com to be included in the film.  How cool is that?  The film will be used to inspire thousands more to join the no-kill movement by adopting their next pet, volunteering, or making a donation.  You can submit photos through March 31, 2015.

   **Here is a little lagniappe for y’all to win!  We are giving away a 4.0 oz. bag of Nature’s Variety Instinct RawBoost Munchies.  (Chicken Formula)  Enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win.  Sorry, but it’s U.S. residents only.

Nature’s Variety Instinct provided two bags of their RawBoost Munchies as a thank-you for sharing the information about the Long Live Pets campaign.  We are not being monetarily compensated.  Barking from the Bayou/mkclinton.com only share information that we feel our readers will enjoy or benefit from as well.

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