Dear Fellow Rescuers:
We are writing to you today on behalf of the Bark Heard Around the World Team http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ , the Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo, NY, http://www.beverlyanimalshelteronline.com/, and the thousands of dogs throughout this country who are suffering in puppy mills, to tell you about the 2nd annual event planned for May 30, 2009 in Syracuse, NY at the state fairgrounds:
The Bark Heard Around the World!
Education – Awareness – Advocacy
Silence equals consent. . . .
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The story of mill dogs is familiar to many of us in rescue: Winnie had all her teeth removed at her first dental and during her spay it was discovered that her uterus was filled with fluid – a spay spared her pyometra; Meri Chrismiss was left with 4 teeth after her dental and she had surgery to remove mammary tumors; Tasha had over 100 stitches when her mammary tumors were surgically removed; Mason was to be killed because the breeder did not like his tail; Myla was so terrorized she hid behind furniture for 6 months; Holly ran at the slightest sound or when a door opened or keys were placed on the table; Clotho has an inguinal hernia, infected ears and is 2 lbs underweight; Callie walked with her tail between her legs eliminated due to fear every time someone picked her up; Prince shakes his head 20 times a day and momentarily loses his balance; He and a sister were born with hydrocephalus and MVD; Punkin stands with his right front leg lifted in the air, a result of an injury left untreated. These are just a few of the hundreds of thousands of dogs that have suffered at the hands of uncaring millers, breeding for the sole purpose of the cash these creatures can produce.
What do all of these dogs have in common? They are all rescues from sub-standard kennels; they come from multiple states throughout this great country. Inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills is not isolated to any one state; it happens everywhere. This is a national problem and we are holding a national event to meet three main goals: Education – Awareness – Advocacy.
We need and ask for your help, more importantly; the dogs need your voice. Please join us and be a part of The Bark Heard Around the World in Syracuse, NY on May 30th. If not, we hope you will consider sponsoring an activity in your home state that same day.
Rescue groups all across the United States have been working together to make the plight of the puppy mill dogs known to the public. We are making progress, look at the mills that have been closed in 2008. We need to continue to get the word out, to show the photos of the dogs and tell about their medical problems – we can make 2009 the year that millers will refer to as the end of inhumane treatment in their kennels.
The event will be held in the Pepsi International Building at the New York State Fairgrounds – rain or shine, we will be dry. We are planning a day full of informational guest speakers sharing stories of the mill survivors and educating the public about legislation needed to stop this inhumanity. For those who plan to arrive on Friday evening, you are invited to attend the candlelight vigil at 8:00 pm. The details are being finalized and more information will be forthcoming.
We are working very hard to keep costs low, however, based on last year’s event, we know we need to raise a minimum of $10,000 to cover all of the associated expenses including the use of the facility, liability insurance and media information. Space for a 10 x 10 foot booth will be available to rescue groups for a pre-registration fee of $20.00, two 10 x 10 foot spaces for rescues will be $30.00. The fairgrounds will also charge a nominal parking fee.
We would like to ask all rescues/shelters to help with the promotion of this event by cross posting this email everywhere and getting the word out to others in their area through flyers, emails and public/community service announcements. Please plan to join us for the 2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World either in Syracuse or by helping with an activity in your own location. (Please see attached registration form)
What everyone can do right now to help:
- Visit our website at http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ and print the flyer and brochure, make copies and pass out in your area
- Get the word out to others by adding a link to our website on your website
- Promote The Bark Heard Around the World in your newsletters
- Participate in upcoming fundraising events to raise money for Bark
- Become a Bark Volunteer by joining http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bark_vol
- Share our blog page with others: http://www.barkaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/
- If you are unable to attend the event in Syracuse, consider a local activity that same day, we can offer you ideas -
- Please consider a tax exempt donation of $5.00 or $10.00 to help us fund the Bark event – donations via PayPal can be sent tocascade@cnyemail.com Please state for "Bark" or mail to:
We are writing to you today on behalf of the Bark Heard Around the World Team http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ , the Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo, NY, http://www.beverlyanimalshelteronline.com/, and the thousands of dogs throughout this country who are suffering in puppy mills, to tell you about the 2nd annual event planned for May 30, 2009 in Syracuse, NY at the state fairgrounds:
The Bark Heard Around the World!
Education – Awareness – Advocacy
Silence equals consent. . . .
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The story of mill dogs is familiar to many of us in rescue: Winnie had all her teeth removed at her first dental and during her spay it was discovered that her uterus was filled with fluid – a spay spared her pyometra; Meri Chrismiss was left with 4 teeth after her dental and she had surgery to remove mammary tumors; Tasha had over 100 stitches when her mammary tumors were surgically removed; Mason was to be killed because the breeder did not like his tail; Myla was so terrorized she hid behind furniture for 6 months; Holly ran at the slightest sound or when a door opened or keys were placed on the table; Clotho has an inguinal hernia, infected ears and is 2 lbs underweight; Callie walked with her tail between her legs eliminated due to fear every time someone picked her up; Prince shakes his head 20 times a day and momentarily loses his balance; He and a sister were born with hydrocephalus and MVD; Punkin stands with his right front leg lifted in the air, a result of an injury left untreated. These are just a few of the hundreds of thousands of dogs that have suffered at the hands of uncaring millers, breeding for the sole purpose of the cash these creatures can produce.
What do all of these dogs have in common? They are all rescues from sub-standard kennels; they come from multiple states throughout this great country. Inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills is not isolated to any one state; it happens everywhere. This is a national problem and we are holding a national event to meet three main goals: Education – Awareness – Advocacy.
We need and ask for your help, more importantly; the dogs need your voice. Please join us and be a part of The Bark Heard Around the World in Syracuse, NY on May 30th. If not, we hope you will consider sponsoring an activity in your home state that same day.
Rescue groups all across the United States have been working together to make the plight of the puppy mill dogs known to the public. We are making progress, look at the mills that have been closed in 2008. We need to continue to get the word out, to show the photos of the dogs and tell about their medical problems – we can make 2009 the year that millers will refer to as the end of inhumane treatment in their kennels.
The event will be held in the Pepsi International Building at the New York State Fairgrounds – rain or shine, we will be dry. We are planning a day full of informational guest speakers sharing stories of the mill survivors and educating the public about legislation needed to stop this inhumanity. For those who plan to arrive on Friday evening, you are invited to attend the candlelight vigil at 8:00 pm. The details are being finalized and more information will be forthcoming.
We are working very hard to keep costs low, however, based on last year’s event, we know we need to raise a minimum of $10,000 to cover all of the associated expenses including the use of the facility, liability insurance and media information. Space for a 10 x 10 foot booth will be available to rescue groups for a pre-registration fee of $20.00, two 10 x 10 foot spaces for rescues will be $30.00. The fairgrounds will also charge a nominal parking fee.
We would like to ask all rescues/shelters to help with the promotion of this event by cross posting this email everywhere and getting the word out to others in their area through flyers, emails and public/community service announcements. Please plan to join us for the 2nd Annual Bark Heard Around the World either in Syracuse or by helping with an activity in your own location. (Please see attached registration form)
What everyone can do right now to help:
- Visit our website at http://www.barkaroundtheworld.com/ and print the flyer and brochure, make copies and pass out in your area
- Get the word out to others by adding a link to our website on your website
- Promote The Bark Heard Around the World in your newsletters
- Participate in upcoming fundraising events to raise money for Bark
- Become a Bark Volunteer by joining http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bark_vol
- Share our blog page with others: http://www.barkaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/
- If you are unable to attend the event in Syracuse, consider a local activity that same day, we can offer you ideas -
- Please consider a tax exempt donation of $5.00 or $10.00 to help us fund the Bark event – donations via PayPal can be sent tocascade@cnyemail.com Please state for "Bark" or mail to:
The Bark Heard Around the World
C/O Eileen Franco
PO Box 482
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
C/O Eileen Franco
PO Box 482
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Please make checks payable to Beverly Animal Shelter/Bark.
All over the United States, rescue groups are working hard to end the cruel conditions endured by dogs in puppy mills – individuals are educating their neighbors, rescues and shelters are working with the community to make them aware of life in a mill, and groups are advocating for regulations through their legislators. Come join us – many voices speaking in unison for the dogs.
Thank you,
The Bark Heard Around the World Team
Please see our website for a list of hotels near the fairgrounds. They are offering a discounted rate for Bark attendees so please mention you are with Bark Around the World.
All over the United States, rescue groups are working hard to end the cruel conditions endured by dogs in puppy mills – individuals are educating their neighbors, rescues and shelters are working with the community to make them aware of life in a mill, and groups are advocating for regulations through their legislators. Come join us – many voices speaking in unison for the dogs.
Thank you,
The Bark Heard Around the World Team
Please see our website for a list of hotels near the fairgrounds. They are offering a discounted rate for Bark attendees so please mention you are with Bark Around the World.
