Doin' it for the Dogs

Well just a couple days away from the world's largest and greatest canine celebration called Crufts.

I am very excited about this year's Crufts as I will be filming "behind the scenes" for YouTube.
Of course I will be snapping away and also trying to meet as many like minded dog lovers as myself (which there will be plenty to choose from at Crufts!)

I get many google alerts and emails from fellow dog friends around the world and I just want to mention how hard many kind and generous people are working right now at finding good homes for dogs in need of adoption. Adoption and shelter dogs are a big topic at present. I would personally like to thank my President for wanting "a mutt like me." The Obamas have opted for a rescue pedigree which is something that makes me even more proud of my President.

The recession, the depression, credit crunch, toast and punch - whatever you want to call "it", this big wake up call after years of over consumption is upon us. People are losing their homes and in turn are losing their dogs as they can't afford to keep a roof over their head. I just want to applaud all these hardworking shelter and adoption centre, foster home volunteers who are stepping up to the plate in assisting people with their dogs. Not all dogs up for adoption are abandoned or abused. So many dogs end up in adoption for financial or hardship reasons. I am happy that the Kennel Club are giving a big push to rescue dogs this year at Crufts as I have already mentioned in one of my previous blogs. Rescue dogs have always had a special place in my heart as I worked with rescue when I lived in Los Angeles before my relocation to the UK years ago. I know how hard these wonderul unpaid volunteers work as I worked along side some of the best.

I was very moved in reading about one adoption centre in the US which is closing due to the recession. It was very sad to read that this adoption centre survived two previous recessions but not this one. I am saying a little prayer for the dogs (and cats) that they will all get happy and loving homes. If anyone can offer any support (or homes) to any of these animals it would be great.

This is the little blurb about Bideawee

Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe, Bideawee, which means "stay awhile" in Scottish, is one of the oldest humane organizations in the United States.

I guess this wonderful Scottish expression and animal shelter won't be staying a while any more. Ironically it closes down on the last day of Crufts which is another reason I want to highlight this particular shelter.

Please support adoption of dogs where possible. It doesn't matter where in the world you live, we can all do a little bit to "make a difference for dogs."

Come and meet all the lovely rescue dogs at Crufts at the Kennel Club Charitable Trust stand.

I'll be there petting all the lovely rescue dogs!

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