tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.comments2023-09-15T07:59:45.386-04:00The Director's BlogSusan Leisurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-76261587165690643332010-10-11T10:23:42.756-04:002010-10-11T10:23:42.756-04:00Great post! I receive your all's emails and I ...Great post! I receive your all's emails and I wanted to check out your blog. We have a pit we rescued that we're trying to rehome and she is amazing. If only people would give them a chance!The Whitfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912606694629539402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-85298811640875653142010-06-01T02:30:00.579-04:002010-06-01T02:30:00.579-04:00Amen! The answer is spay.neuter and education of t...Amen! The answer is spay.neuter and education of the public! The best way to make a difference is to get your pets fixed, and support spay.neuter by donating and educating your friends and family of the importance of fixing their pets. If <b>you</b> don't speak up, who will?judelson1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-3669454076837282252010-04-09T12:39:48.344-04:002010-04-09T12:39:48.344-04:00Susan,
I remember your Piglet too. Be sad. It i...Susan,<br /><br />I remember your Piglet too. Be sad. It is devastating to have gone through it once (like I have) and I can't imagine having to do it twice. I believe some people are just chosen to care for these animals -- it is heartbreaking for us -- but at least Clemmie knows love now and has someone who cares enough to let her go. The alternative would have been much worse.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />KathleenKathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-50399681940418101872010-04-08T14:00:24.515-04:002010-04-08T14:00:24.515-04:00I hope this post helps you... we lost one of our r...I hope this post helps you... we lost one of our rescue kittens to FIP a couple years back and it's heartbreaking. <br /><br />Hugs.Dana Fredstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802936840624512415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-89426011848891449922010-04-08T12:44:48.380-04:002010-04-08T12:44:48.380-04:00I'm sorry Susan.I'm sorry Susan.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141113554126560653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-15771093428797214102010-02-16T20:46:45.624-05:002010-02-16T20:46:45.624-05:00I feel so privileged to be a part of such a wonder...I feel so privileged to be a part of such a wonderful organization with such a compassionate leader and members. My heart aches too for all those we can't save, but rejoice in those we do.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543799031334890192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-12046093067067118522010-02-16T18:23:29.752-05:002010-02-16T18:23:29.752-05:00thank you susan....thank you for your help and att...thank you susan....thank you for your help and attention for these souls that need your voice to spread their plight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974476189337540782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-48283887792156017112010-02-16T12:00:30.436-05:002010-02-16T12:00:30.436-05:00The official response from Nationwide:
February 1...The official response from Nationwide:<br /><br />February 16, 2010<br /><br />Nationwide OCR Ref # 2107091<br /><br />Dear Susan:<br /><br />Nationwide does not sponsor the Michael Vick program, and does not endorse the series in any manner.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Nationwide does however, purchase advertising on cable television, including BET. <br /><br /> <br /><br />As part of a rotation of commercials on BET, our commercial did air during the premier of the Michael Vick show without our knowledge.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Upon learning this, Nationwide took immediate action to assure our commercials will no longer air during the Michael Vick show.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br /><br /><br />Lyndale Allison<br />Nationwide Insurance<br />Customer RelationsSusan Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-79676241244091376872010-02-12T14:46:43.745-05:002010-02-12T14:46:43.745-05:00A response from Dave and Buster's:
"Hell...A response from Dave and Buster's:<br /><br />"Hello Susan,<br /> <br />We hope this finds you well. We read your blog regarding the recent news surrounding the Michael Vick Show and the brands that were positioned within the show's advertising pods.<br /> <br />We appreciate your posting and would like to relay to you and your readers that Dave & Buster's does not sponsor the show and is no way affiliated with it. We do advertise on the BET network, who is aligns well with a portion of our demographic, but have now institued tighter guidelines regarding when our spots air.<br /> <br />Please reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. Best wishes to you and your organization. <br /> <br />The Dave and Buster's team."Susan Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-64979047889971766902010-02-10T14:23:08.853-05:002010-02-10T14:23:08.853-05:00Nationwide and Applebee's have pulled out, als...Nationwide and Applebee's have pulled out, also.Susan Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-123089146843532842010-02-10T13:47:32.283-05:002010-02-10T13:47:32.283-05:00A response from Bally's Fitness:
" Bally...A response from Bally's Fitness:<br /><br />" Bally Total Fitness shares your concern regarding advertising on "The Michael Vick Project" and we have blocked all future advertising during this program. We never intended to support this show and any Bally Total Fitness commercial seen during this programming was not placed in support of this program. Advertising is placed on the BET network to air during a broad rotation of hours based upon audience criteria. As a result, the Bally Total Fitness advertisement was broadcast during this program.<br /> <br /> <br />Bally Total Fitness<br />Member Support Center"Susan Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-7405666592091525302010-02-09T14:08:58.336-05:002010-02-09T14:08:58.336-05:00Pizza Hut responded that they pulled their ads. T...Pizza Hut responded that they pulled their ads. Thanks everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-92087523505024002182010-02-09T12:16:07.721-05:002010-02-09T12:16:07.721-05:00An update - Nivea has responded to my email that t...An update - Nivea has responded to my email that they have also pulled advertising from "The Michael Vick Reality Project."Susan Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945623426310804187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-88454837145995217252009-12-09T14:18:08.773-05:002009-12-09T14:18:08.773-05:00A great satire of this kind of thinking was done o...A great satire of this kind of thinking was done on "South Park." Cesar Milan is even characterized on the show. It is a really funny jab at a very serious issue. I think Parker and Stone hit the nail on the head with this episode.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141113554126560653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-32281714358479882512009-12-09T12:57:38.420-05:002009-12-09T12:57:38.420-05:00An infinitely important message and a beautifully ...An infinitely important message and a beautifully written post. Thank you, Susan.<br />-Leslie Smith, Dogtime.com editorLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035161788868646693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-2184240389081910022009-07-16T21:09:51.376-04:002009-07-16T21:09:51.376-04:00Thank you for the post. My condolences on the loss...Thank you for the post. My condolences on the loss of a lovely companion, and I appreciate you passing along food for thought.Soulpuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06138252471565771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-91183397503264973052009-02-08T13:06:00.000-05:002009-02-08T13:06:00.000-05:00Susan, I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imag...Susan, I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.jwsibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621177378706659665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-88165451755999635552009-02-06T22:54:00.000-05:002009-02-06T22:54:00.000-05:00I had no idea!! This is such a heartbreaking tale,...I had no idea!! This is such a heartbreaking tale, and sadly one that is much too common when uneducated and unprepared people decide to become breeders for no other reason than profit. The only way to decrease the incidence of these problems are for us all to speak up and make sure everyone is aware of exactly how they can make a difference.<BR/><BR/>Stephanie M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-54416150118178902272009-02-05T14:38:00.000-05:002009-02-05T14:38:00.000-05:00Oh, Susan I am so touched reading your story of Jo...Oh, Susan I am so touched reading your story of Joe. How lucky he was to have found you and your loving home! Yes, he mattered. Our pets so often give us more than we give them, and the lessons to be learned are ours. Bless you, dear Susan, for all you do. I admire your courage, conviction and strength to endure the heartache, anger and grief that goes with the job you do. <BR/>Susan CowanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-48806739026705734142008-09-24T09:49:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:49:00.000-04:00Thank you for writing this. As the founder and ope...Thank you for writing this. As the founder and operator of The Animal House Jamaica, which has just been paid a visit by Hurricane Gustav (our fifth hurricane in four years), I am definitely suffering from compassion fatigue but I will never walk away. You are so right when you say that animal shelters need people's help now more than ever. Those of us who run the shelters and care for and love the animals on a daily basis desperately need ongoing support whether it be financial or moral. To have people there supporting your mission is essential.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078700334459083273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-28877648404968617552008-09-17T16:54:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:54:00.000-04:00Hear hear!Hear hear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4182719020807872304.post-11298000961589470932008-09-03T12:20:00.000-04:002008-09-03T12:20:00.000-04:00I admire you so much for having the courage to fac...I admire you so much for having the courage to face these harsh realities -- and, so importantly, to help others face them too. You're right, we can't turn away from the truth and call ourselves civilized and advanced.AARF Boardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778823115681760871noreply@blogger.com