How You Can Help 103 Brittanys

If you are wondering how can you help these Brittanys in the Louisiana rescue of 103 Brittanys I post the following for your consideration:

Thankfully there are people who can physically transport, foster, or even adopt a dog but it is true that not everyone can help that way, despite the tug on many hearts. Even so there's an opportunity to help by supplementing the necessary financial resources with a donation.

The overall rescue effort is headed up by National Brittany Rescue Adoption Network (NBRAN) with other rescue groups working alongside of them in an impressive coordination on behalf of all Brittanys involved, all for the love of the dog, both given and received.  The expenses involved for medical care, transportation, and the set up of the staging area in Louisiana are great and will continue to mount.  Listed below are several legitimate non-profit Brittany breed rescue groups recognized by the American Brittany Club and which, at one time or another John and I have worked with  in some capacity.   You can be assured that your donations will indeed go to help in this large scale Brittany rescue effort. These groups are NOT to be confused with animal rights activists.

I also would like to caution anyone against pointing fingers at the breeder.  There are always two sides to every story and this one is very sad and very unfortunate.  Hardships can befall any breeder without advance notice.  Our breed is blessed to have such committed and dedicated volunteers to assure that this rescue was and will continue to be conducted with the most utmost integrity.    What matters most is the well being of each and every Brittany involved.  Even with charges brought against the breeder it is up to the courts and the authorities to determine the outcome regarding the breeder.  As in all things, there are many many rumors going around which is understandable. Even so, it does not benefit the dogs in anyway to speculate or judge the situation.  To squelch some of the things being said I share this information: "He  did not kick out his old dog, Hooker. He had hoped they wouldn't take the house dogs. He's dealt with the stress of constant harassment from the local AR groups for a year. How many of you could handle that? With over 100 dogs it took AR four months to get a picture to "prove" animal cruelty. One picture is all it takes under Louisiana law."  I have seen both sides in the past of situations like this. There are groups who simply HATE all dog breeders, regardless of how many animals are in their care. Indeed, the numbers of Brittanys in his care was in my opinion excessive!!! But, I wasn't there, I didn't see the dogs, I didn't see the environment other than photos taken to emphasize negativity.  In an overall situation in consideration of how many dogs a person owns - there can be one dog owned that is neglected or abused.  There can also be numerous dogs owned that are much better taken care of than that one dog.  We need to move beyond judgement.

Above all perhaps the very best thing we can all continue to do is to pray as God leads us, asking Him to bless the rescue effort with abundant finances, give strength to the weary in their well doing, bring healing, restoration and love to all involved - both canine and human.  Thank you in advance for any help at any level which you may be able to provide.

Contact Information

NATIONAL BRITTANY RESCUE ADOPTION NETWORK http://nbran.org/

Donation Link (includes online Pay/Pal):

http://shop.nbran.org/category.sc;jsessionid=BD3D760E7CF2C6D614D307EACFE80279.m1plqscsfapp02?categoryId=9

NBRAN Magnolia Rescue http://www.razoo.com/story/Nbran-Crisis-Rescue-Operation

 

 

NEW ENGLAND BRITTANY RESCUE http://nebrittanyrescue.org/index.html

Christine Leachman-Yee | NEBR President
(781) 275-0630
clyk9s@gmail.com
 For donations, please send checks to:
Bonnie Paiva | NEBR treasurer
829 Mill Street
Marion, MA
02738
momtomarley@gmail.com

AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/

Online Donation Link: http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=6

There are additional groups involved however these are the ones that we have personally worked with in the past.