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MARK ZUCKERBERG, CEO & CREATOR OF FACEBOOK: STOP BLOCKING ANIMAL RESCUERS/ADVOCATES FROM POSTING AT FACEBOOK
Make a difference for the animals now.

MARK ZUCKERBERG, CEO & CREATOR OF FACEBOOK: STOP BLOCKING ANIMAL RESCUERS/ADVOCATES FROM POSTING AT FACEBOOK.


Melanie Neer

Petition by

Melanie Neer

Elmhurst, NY

 

As you may well be aware, Facebook has proven to be a great resource for animal advocates in general by bringing awareness of animal abuse and cruelty and thus allowing we animal advocates to sign various petitions about such issues. Facebook has also helped in raising awareness of what goes on in the shelter systems of the USA and by animal advocates who have written to their local politicians to ban gas chambers that are still being used in high kill shelters. 


One of the most important issues and impacts, however, is that Facebook is also a tremendous resource for animal rescuers to crosspost urgent pets on "death row" in high kill shelters nationwide and as a result has helped many an animal be saved from being "euthanized", a "polite" term for downright killed. 


For sometime now, especially this past week, we in the animal rescue/advocate community are in a sense being penalized from trying to save the lives of so many shelter animals. And how you may ask is this being done? By the Facebook "bot" system itself. Fellow animal rescuers/advocates who crosspost and share the death row pets of shelters to as many places as possible have been blocked from posting anything, since Facebook's "bot" system is viewing our shared crossposts as "spam". One minute they are sharing/posting urgent pets needing to be saved, the next minute they are blocked from posting anything. 


Here we are, animal rescuers/advocates trying to make a difference, trying to make a dent in saving the lives of animals and yet viewed by Facebook as spammers, while ironically, there continues to exist pedophiles, hate groups and pages and they aren't being reprimanded nor punished in the least. 


Does something sound wrong here? 


We need changes that can hopefully be for the better that could be made and established by the CEOs of Facebook, including of course, Mark Zuckerberg to allow we in the animal rescue/advocate community to do what we do best...save lives!

 

Click here to sign the petition.  

 

Supporters

Reasons for signing

Laurie Bleier
  • Laurie Bleier BROOKLYN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
    • less than a minute ago

    We in the animal community rely heavily in crossposting these urgent pets to save their lives and it does work tremendously.

  • Tammy Woods TERRELL, TX

    Animals lives are lost each time you block one of us from sharing posts.

  • Cheryl Jewhurst SURREY, CANADA

    This is an area that Facebook can point to and be proud to say they are helping to make a difference. To save innocent lives.

  • Roger Close FRANKSTON, AUSTRALIA

    It is very simple - it is a community service, and FACEBOOK has an obligation in every country it is available to assist local community as best it can.

  • Pami Webber MATTHEWS, NC

    Please don't block animal rescuers/advocates from posting...help us help the innocent animals. Help us be their voice <3

  • Dawn Medeiros TIVERTON, RI
     

    This is important to me because animals are important to me. Their safety and well being are important to me.


 

 

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BEYOND URGENT
Standard Poodle
LUKE'S OWNER IN  REHAB DUE TO A FALL FOR 1 MONTH 

 
Luke Standard Poodle Owner has no family to take care of his dog. Luke is not being walked and is left alone in apartment for 20 hours at a time.


From his advocate:

The dog we spoke about.
Luke,male, nuetered, 10 years old, health-excellent (has all shots) I will pay any medical expenses that arise.
Personality: At first shy, then totally loving and always gentle and non-aggressive, playful but sublimely obedient.
Will be so greatfull for a temporary place to stay while his owner recovers from a fall.
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Sid Fab

FROM HIS CARETAKER:

This beautiful kitten cat is looking for his forever home. He is an angel of a boy - sweet, mellow, gentle, quiet and craves affection. An ideal companion and good with other cats. It would be best if he is in a house with company at least most of the time - does not like to be alone for too long. He is fixed, and probably about 2 years old. Look at those big expressive eyes. He deserves a really great home. Email Brita Rose britarose@gmail.com to meet him.











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Temporary foster care (9 months-12 months) for Morkie, Eli

FROM HIS OWNER:

My name is Jordana and I am looking for more information on obtaining temporary foster care (9 months-12 months) for my Morkie, Eli.  I haveowned Eli since he was just 11 weeks old and he is now 3 1/2.  Please see attached pics!

Eli has always had separation anxiety problems, most of which manifest in persistent barking when crated or confined to a room.  He is house trained, for the most part, but does mark on occasion.  I moved to Brooklyn in October and am living with a roommate for the first time since owning Eli (after getting him as a puppy, I lived with my boyfriend for 2 years.) Eli's anxiety had only gotten worse since moving in.  He barks for hours when I am at work and it is becoming a major problem for my upstairs neighbors.  If I am not home when my roommate goes to sleep, Eli sometimes keeps her up at night crying and barking.  I've tried Clomicalm, thunder shirts, spray collars, private dog training and private consults with vets.  Nothing has worked.  I thought about contacting the one behavioralist that works in NYC, but I am nervous about the high cost and whether one visit will really be enough.

I work 8-12 hour days 5 days a week.  Not only is the anxiety a problem, but I also am being unfair to Eli, leaving him alone for this length of time each day.  I do have a dogwalker who comes once a day, but I don't feel it is enough.  I've looked into getting a pet sitter during the week, but that won't help me during nights/weekends if I want to leave Eli alone.

I would like Eli to be fostered for 9 months- 1 year, after which, I have the option of taking him back.  My lease is up in October and At that point, I can find a studio and live by myself, which will make some of the living situation easier.  I'm not sure if this is ever done, or is fostering is really only ever the first step to adoption.  If the family was great, I'd consider letting him be adopted.

Please let me know what the next step is.  Looking forward to learning more.  Feel free to email or call me at 732.718.7798.

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Four year Calico

FROM HIS OWNER:

My landlord found out about a cat I found and is going to fine me meanwhile I can't afford to pay it. I know you guy must be overwhelmed with cats and kittens but I want to make sure she finds a really good home I don't want to put her in a shelter because in afraid they may euthanize her I don't know what other options there are is there anyone who can help me?? Please contact me back at 845-270-1129

This is coralline she's a beautiful spayed Calico with a warm heart protective and loving. Though she may be a bit flighty with people she doesn't know just give her a day and she'll be purring for attention. She's a both indoor and outdoor cat. She's litter trained and trained to go outside and pee. she just cries to let you know she wants to go outside. It breaks my heart to let her go but I don't want her to go to a shelter I'm afraid they'll hurt her . I hope you can find her a good home she's an amazing cat with lots of live to give pets.
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Two year old Staff Terrier

FROM HIS CARETAKER:

Hello my name is joseph rodriguez my life partner is ivan perez he works at an oil company, and was working in queens on friday and found dis dog he is amazing, i wish i can keep him, but i really cant i have 2 pits already and african grey parrot and an albano corn patthon, 1 of my dogs is alittle aggresive toward this dog, so i have them in seperate rooms, i feel horrible cuz i would love 2 keep him, he looks like he had it pretty rough outside, and i dont wanna send him to a reg shealter cause i think pitbulls are amaizing and theyy should not be put to sleep for no reason:( Next time you go away, board your pet in a home. And help us help homeless.



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Very Friendly Pepper: Hurricane Sandy Victim

A small-medium size schnauzerr mix. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, there were hundreds of animals displaced across the five boroughs. Plenty of those adorable pets were rescued by various city agencies and reunited with their owners. But there are many families that have had to relinquish their pets as they struggle to hold their families together in family owns or FEMA motels.

He is extremely good with children and other pets. Seven years young. Neutered and up to shots.





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Four Year Puck Chihuahua

FROM HIS OWNER:

After four years I have to give up my dog (4 years old, small, yellow, Chihuahua Terrier). Keeping him is just not fair to him - he need and deserves more attention than I can give him, in terms of consistent training, time spent with and on him and money (he is left alone 10+ hrs per day and I cannot afford a dog walker).

I realize most of his problems are my fault -- I babied him as a puppy and didn't socialize him when he was young. As a result, he is emotionally needy and not good around other dogs; I have, over the years, gone to four trainers for help. He is a smart dog; he's learned to sit, down, roll over, but he is not food motivated, so he is more difficult to train than other dogs I've had. He is also very anxious about bad weather, but over all he is a good dog. He just deserves a better owner than me.

He is loving, loyal and loves to sit on laps, play fetch and cuddle.

I'd like to give him to a motivated childless home asap but there are no hard deadlines.

Below is a bio and attached are some photos.

Thanks,

Anna Martin
3475633101

Species    Dog
Breed    Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
Age    4 Years
Sex    Male
Size    Small
Color    Yellow
Spayed/Neutered
Housetrained    Yes

Bio: "Puck is a small 4 year old Chihuahua Terrier mix who is looking for the right owner to be loyal to. He is very loving but has some problems with anxiety and protectiveness-- so he'd be best as the only dog in the home or part of a loving, patient pack with a strong, confident owner. He would probably be best for a home without children -- but he loves cats! He currently must wear a muzzle while on walks, because of his anxiety around other dogs, but he has never bitten anyone. He loves to Fetch and knows how to Sit and Down and Roll Over, as well as Chase his Tail. He is a bit on the nervous side, and medium-energy, so he's looking for a dedicated owner to round him out into a secure, loving companion dog."

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TETO


FROM HIS OWNER:

My daughter now crawls a lot and explores everything she can. Teto always did a good job staying away from her, but as she's started moving faster and more, she has surprised him from time to time which has caused his stress level to get super high and he's charged me or the other dogs on a daily basis, and he's charged my wife once as well. Twice he's charged and snapped at my daughter. We have always tried to keep my daughter away from him or told him to move to keep them away, but that can't always be done. Usually he seems to be protective of my daughter just like he's super protective of my wife. When I walk the other two dogs and he's alone with my wife and daughter, he's able to play with my wife and daughter. Before our daughter, he was not as stressed out as he is now and he had never charged my wife.

He is physically perfectly healthy and his vaccines are also updated.

Teto is a really good dog and very very smart. He remembers his house easily and everyday routines, but if something goes different, he sometimes panics. Everyone that has pet sitted him has said that he's a sweet boy and he shows a lot of love to everyone that pet sits him. He's not aggressive, but fearful. It's emotional just to write this email, especially for my wife and we ultimately want what's best for him. We really want him to just have a good life. But we see that his stress level is higher and higher. We want do what's best for him. We are hoping that maybe somebody like MIke and Dawn can offer him a better life than we can in our current situation.

I attached a few pictures to this email and I'll send another email with some more pictures.

Thank you,
Jothi Bains
650-296-8417
When you foster you open up a space for another.  
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BAFN DOG SITTING AND DAY CARE Here's a great opportunity to get behind your local animal rescue group, the Brooklyn Animal Foster Network and find a better solution for your dog(s) when you need to be away.

We specializes in QUALITY overnight stays with one-on-one walks and doggy play dates at the dog run. For more information call BAFN Pet Service Coordinator, Laurie at 917 754-3537.






  

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Luke Standard Poodle
We are in need of an additional car or van to transport our cats and dogs to vet appointments, adoption events, home checks and other critical tasks. If you have an old car that is just sitting around or have been thinking about buying a new one, we really can use the wheels. It doesn't have to be pretty or late model. It just has to get there and back. Please call Laurie Bleier at 917 754-3537 or e-mail to discuss this tax deductible option. Thank you in advance! 

 

In the meantime, if you have a car and can help transport.

 

We are backed up on appointments for spaying and neutering our  animals. We typically take 5 to 10 animals at a time to the ASPCA clinic in Glendale, Queens.

 

Can you help? Please call 917 754-3537 if you can offer your assistance. 

 

 

Laurie Bleier

 

Director,

 

Brooklyn Animal Foster Network



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