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.
Sounds like a pawesome campaign!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, paws crossed for a very successful campaign
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
We agree paws crossed here too for a great campaign. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
I cross my paws that this campaign can save a lot of dogs&cats. And I hope the video inspires a lot of people to help.
ReplyDeleteeasy rider
I have five Treeing Walker Coonhounds and three cats - all rescues. I won't buy a dog or cat. Not while millions die in shelters every year. here in the US
ReplyDeleteWhat a great campaign. I will definitely be sharing this! I think Veruca might be the perfect candidate to be featured in the film! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea you found there. Long living pets is what it is all about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great information.
ReplyDeleteOh and my animals are all bred by me, but did rescue a kitty from the marsh.
DeleteSounds like a great campaign, we are crossing our paws that it is a big success! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful campaign!
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This Campaign is FABULOUS...... BRAVO to the company!!!!! We need MORE to step up and do thingys like this.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great campaign!!
ReplyDeleteGreta did very well on Natures Variety Instinct LID food. they make great food. Hazel's mom and dad were rescues (her mom was pregnant when Mom's daughter rescued her). and some of mom's past pugs were adopted from peeps that did not want them anymore
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
What a great campaign, I will share this around with my friends.
ReplyDeleteWe agree - bravo to the company for putting on such a great campaign
ReplyDeleteI think it's an awesome project! Can't wait to see the finished production.
ReplyDeleteLong Live Pets sounds like a wonderful organization with a great mission. I believe it's feasible to become a no-kill society but it will take a lot of work and education. Stopping, or at least reducing the enormous flow of pets into shelters will get to the root cause. Until then, innovative programs to increase adoptions, spay neuter, and my personal favorite Micro chipping will help a lot! Kudos to Nature's Variety for supporting the efforts of Long Live Pets!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that. Do you have any other contact than the website to see how I can donate from The Book of Barkley sales directly to them? You are right. It's one person, one small act, done together as animal lovers that makes the true difference. I am so glad we rescued Abby, as she was very sick in a high kill shelter. All she needed was proper veterinary care and lots of love.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that. Do you have any other contact than the website to see how I can donate from The Book of Barkley sales directly to them? You are right. It's one person, one small act, done together as animal lovers that makes the true difference. I am so glad we rescued Abby, as she was very sick in a high kill shelter. All she needed was proper veterinary care and lots of love.
ReplyDeletePaws up to Nature's Instinct for supporting Best Friends!
ReplyDeleteA sad but true statistic! We are proud to have Best Friends in our state!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
What a wonderful program. I love Best Friends Animal Society. I remember seeing that once before, and had thought about sending Luke's photo, but then forgot. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
We both came from the same rescue group!
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