State pages? WTF! Without uniformity or a dictator running the show? HA! It’ll never work. You will never accomplish anything. You are ruining this cause.
We were doubted and publically ridiculed. But oh, how wrong they were.
A lesson to be learned – Never doubt the human spirit.
We all know the controversy and story behind the state pages, which are now the Movement pages. No need to rehash that one!
It should be understood though that the Movement was not an original collective effort. Personally inspired by which is now called The Patrick Movement of NJ, I decided to create a page for my fellow Pennsylvanians. Other inspired Patrick supporters, followed suit. Next thing you know, we had an entire Movement going!
As the Movement unfolded it unveiled the true testament of the human heart and spirit.
While each Movement page has their own specific agenda, we generally all have the same mission, to wit: Promoting and petitioning for a change in legislature, cross-posting animals in need and fundraising on a local level.
Through the ups and the downs, the building and subsequent rebuilding, we have all managed to work together and support each other’s efforts.
In any event, the Movement is here and is making some great progress!
Ø Karen, creator and co-admin of the NJ Movement page, and the inspiration behind the Pennsylvania Movement page, has made great strides in her state along with the help of her fellow Jersey residents and supports. They have a successful donation drive happening all over the world commencing today! “A Gift from Patrick” is a way to further come together, support Patrick’s plight together, and make a difference all across the world. Currently, 8,040 have pledged to participate in this event by donating to their local shelters in honor of Patrick’s one month anniversary, which has been dubbed his re-birth. To support this event on Facebook, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176072132442069
New Jersey is also working extremely hard maintaining contact with their local politicians and finally has someone listening to them! We’re keeping our paws crossed for NJ!
Ø Bonnie, administrator for The Patrick Movement for FL has also been working extremely hard and not only just for her state!
I firmly believe that cross-posting saves lives. It is not a question of opinion anymore, it is fact. With that being said, Bonnie has been working tirelessly posting, reposting, cross-posting, and reposting again a heartbreaking story.
As a pibble (Pit-bull) owner, I can completely understand and sympathize with the current trend of breed discrimination. It is happening everywhere; ALL OVER THE WORLD. Don’t believe me? Look up Lennox’s story on Facebook. Now breed discrimination is taking on a new name: MASSACRE. Currently, Bonnie is fighting to help save dogs in Denver, CO at an animal sanctuary. Because they are pibbles, the county is threatening to take them as they have outlawed the entire breed. WHAT A CROCK. What are they going to do with these pibbles? KILL THEM. Bonnie, as well as her Florida following has made this their current mission. If you would like to help, please visit: http://bslnews.org/2011/04/12/urgent-action-needed-mariah's-promise-sanctuary-in-danger-of-closing/
Ø Pennsylvania is also making great strides for their residents as well. A team of three administrators are all working at different angles in order to multi-task and keep Pennsylvanians involved and informed!
The Pennsylvania page is not only rallying for Patrick’s plight, but the plight of all abused animals. We are working on researching laws and how to change the same. We are petitioning our local officials to hear our voices. (There are currently two petitions going: One for changing laws and one for an animal abuse registry.) We are also working on Pay-It-Forward for Patrick, which is a donation drive to take place in different counties in Pennsylvania at the end of May 2011. We are working on trying to push for adoption drives with local rescues. Multi-tasking at its best!
These Movement pages are not the only ones moving forward and making progress! Each Movement page has made great strides at making changes in their respective states. It is important to change laws, I agree. But while we’re changing laws we cannot forget about all of the “Patricks” out there who need us NOW.
Do you want to be a part of the Movement? Find your state: http://www.facebook.com/PatrickTheNationalMovement?sk=app_4949752878
It should be noted by every reader, every supporter that THE PATRICK MOVEMENT is only as successful as the people who support the cause. The Movement wouldn’t be a success without the passion of thousands of people wanting to make a difference for those without a voice. I thank you.
The Oregon team has already been on the track of a case of animal abuse that would not have been known about. We have a petition to our state legislators to demand an investigation into why the owners have not been charged in the dogs death. And this only because we had an Oregon page and the man who reported the dog's death posted on our wall. We are also working on getting Justice for Milagro,a cat that was left locked in a storage unit for two weeks without food or water. In other words, if I had waited for PL to decided their plan of action, nothing would have been done.
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What does it spell, people working together harmoniously for a common cause.
Way to go Oregon Movement...I'm proud to be a part of this monumental event.