Press Conference at OAS: Michael Vick Dogs in Oakland January 25, 2008
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Oakland Raiders players will welcome dogs from Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels who have been selected by BAD RAP to be re-homed in the Bay Area on January 25, 2008. Raiders players will discuss their new partnership with BAD RAP and Oakland Animal Services to improve the lives of dogs in Oakland.
Ten pit bulls from Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels are now in the Bay Area in BAD RAP’s foster care program and will soon be available for adoption. BAD RAP (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit Bulls), a nonprofit pit bull group, extensively evaluated all 49 dogs from the Vick property and found that 48 of them were safe with people. They selected 10 of the most outgoing and social dogs to bring back to the Bay Area for care, training and re-homing.
Donna Reynolds, Executive Director of BAD RAP, states, “These dogs serve as examples of how pit bulls are often victimized and how they deserve the same consideration as other breeds: a chance to be treated humanely, comforted, and viewed as individuals.”
The Michael Vick situation underscores the abuse and neglect of dogs that takes place throughout the country. BAD RAP has partnered with Oakland Raider’s players and Oakland Animal Services to create Code 597, a program to address this issue in Oakland. The effect on the public of seeing animals victimized by high profile and popular celebrities, such as Michael Vick, can serve to reinforce ideas that animals are objects to be used.
The goal of Code 597 will be to combat these images by showing positive role models like Jarrod Cooper, #40 of the Oakland Raiders and a dedicated Oakland Animal Shelter volunteer, and providing resources to community members to improve the lives of their animals. Oakland Animal Services Director, Adam Parascandola, says that “Abuse and neglect of animals is an everyday occurrence here in Oakland. Code 597 is an exciting and innovative partnership that will allow OAS to more effectively prevent animal cruelty through education and by providing assistance to Oakland citizens to help them be more responsible and humane guardians of their animals.”
Fostering Changes Lives – Pinky’s Story January 18, 2008
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Pinky is a true foster success story. After being at the shelter for over six months, Pinky’s sweet constitution was nearly defeated, and he became shy and reclusive after months in a kennel. Fortunately, shelter staff were convinced of his potential, and in September, he went home with a volunteer. He has truly blossomed in foster care.
Pinky is all about play, play, play. He loves racing around the back yard, playing fetch, and trying out every toy in the toy box. Pinky is great with other dogs, both on and off leash, and would love to live in a multi-dog household. He does very well at the dog park and is off-leash reliable in open spaces. Pinky is potty trained and crate trained and knows the commands “sit,” “wait,” and “heel.” He enjoys meeting new people and is downright cuddly after a few minutes. And he’s handsome too, with a beautiful amber coat and eyes. He is a pit bull mix, around 15 months old and weighs 57 pounds. He is a gentle and sensitive dog who will thrive with a calm, patient handl er. To to see a video of Pinky, visit his posting under our adoptable animals. Email mwebb@oaklandnet.com if you are interested in meeting Pinky!
Video – Jarrod Cooper Talks About Volunteering at the Shelter January 13, 2008
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Watch this video of Jarrod Cooper, Oakland Raider’s player #40 and dedicated Oakland Animal Shelter volunter, talking about what its like to volunteer at the Shelter.
