Animal Rescue Campaign

As humans, we don't understand a lot of what happens in life. Why did the hunter set up a tree stand out of season to lure in a black bear? Why do we have dreams that don't make any sense?  Why do people still drink and drive? Oh, and one question I have; how could someone mistreat an animal? We have to accept reality unfortunately and that reality is that the world can be a very happy place filled with many good people and on the flip side, the world can be a very scary place filled with a lot of bad people. We don't know why the "bad people" do what they do but as good people of the world we can do our best to help those that they mistreat. Today, I'm focusing on those mistreated animals.

According to the humane society's website, animal abuse and mistreatment is on the rise. In 2007, there were 1,880 cases of animal cruelty reported through the media. 1,112 of those involved dogs, 337 involved cats, and 470 involved other animals. The sad part is that's only the beginning. Most animals who are suffering never even get noticed until they're either found severely injured or in some cases dead. Just as I was shocked when I realized the number of intoxicated drivers on the road when I first took my job in the public safety field, I'm shocked to find out how much animal abuse there is in our country.

The unfortunate part of the problem is that most shelters are full and unless an animal is remarkably lucky and can live in the shelter environment they're often destroyed if they're not adopted or if they have some sort of problem when they come in which in most cases they do. In most cases, saving an animal comes down to money and with such a high demand on helping animals who have gone through abuse and neglect there are a lot of cases where the money just simply isn't there. That's where I want to make a difference and that's what I'm vowing to do over the course of the next month and a half.

At places like New Life Animal Rescue, animals are rescued and often require surgery, like the chocolate lab I talked to you about on Friday. I should also mention that New Life fosters their animals in a home. They don't believe a boarding kennel is a place for a loving pet. In order for them to perform what in some cases is a life saving surgery they need money and as a shelter the only way they get that money is from us, the people who donate. I'm an animal lover and I want to do my part to help out. If an animal doesn't get the required surgery once they've been rescued they're sometimes disposed of because nobody will adopt them. The less cases of that we see, the better. I feel very strongly about this issue and as a dog owner I know the difference a dog can make in ones life. When you walk through the door after a long day they're the first to greet you wagging their tail. A dog will never let you down, most animals won't, and I'm not going to let them down.

Over the next month and a half I'm going to be raising money through sponsor proceeds for New Life Animal Rescue. 100% of my sponsor proceeds will be donated directly to the shelter and every dollar goes straight to the animals for veterinary care and to get them ready for adoption. On top of this, because I feel so strongly about the issue, I'll match the final amount. In other words, if together we can raise $100, I'll donate $100 out of my pocket to the cause and send a $200 check. Currently, there are six options to advertise your blog or website. I have very reasonable rates ranging from $2 to $30 per ad space depending on the size you're looking for. To make life easier, I'm also offering 10% off as part of the promotion by using the code NEWLIFE at checkout. Check beneath 'Favorites' on the left side of my blog regularly to see how much we've raised for New Life on the thermometer.

Animal Rescue Campaign February 12th - April 1st, 2013

Please consider donating to New Life!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Purchase a sponsor spot on leeib! Nathan will match your purchase!
• 100% of the sponsor proceed and match will be donated directly to New Life.
• Use the code NEWLIFE at checkout for 10% off your sponsor spot.
• Like New Life Animal Rescue on Facebook.
• Go to the New Life Animal Rescue website and donate directly.
• To find out more go to leeibcommunity.com and click 'Animal Rescue'
• Feel free to donate to your local shelter and tell me about it!

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