2008 was a busy year, by far one of our busiest, and we are proud to look back and see all of our accomplishments.
Of course the most important being that in 2008 we placed 28 dogs into new, and loving homes.
Welcome home to:
Daddy
Gizmo
Beef
Violet
Slim
Boon
Holly
Hoover
Sinbad
L-Mo
Missy
Dexter
Oakley
Buttercup
Rupert
Dahlia
Amber
CoCo Bean
Petunia
Cosmos
Rex
Reese
Dizzy
Beefcake
Sprocket
Brigitte
Sophie
Tigger
Our Lovely Fund supported the recovery of 3 dogs this year, Holly, Beefcake and Gizmo. With the money raised each of these dogs got the medical support they so desperately needed, and have all found themselves in their forever homes.
Pit Ed Classes are picking up steam and have moved in doors (thank you House of Wags) with new classes starting every 6 weeks. You can be apart of this amazing training opportunity for only $30.00. To sign up please email us hugabull@gmail.com
HugABull participated in numerous community events this year, and the turn outs for each where amazing.
Can West Pet Expo
5th Annual Pits In The Park Vancouver
3rd Annual Pits In the Park Vancouver Island
Vancouver Pride Parade
Here for the Kids Pet and Kid Expo
Vancouver Dog Days
Big Gay Dog Walk
West Coast American Pit Bull Terrier Club Fun Show
Citizen Canine Walk
Everyone and their dog walk
Cloverdale Christmas Pet Fair
3rd Annual HugABull Fundraiser – Biggest and Best to date raising $4000.00
HugABull also hosted our 1st Annual Canine Good Neighbor Certificate test. Located in Langley and the other on Vancouver Island.
HugABull dogs that earned their CGN titles
Stuey
Stella
Slim
Savannah
In 2008 we also saw some changes within our group, loosing Co-Director Kirsta but gaining Event Coordinator Arlene. Shelagh stepped up from Co-Director to assume the position of Executive Director, moved Kristen from Event Coordinator to Co-Director and Carla from Vancouver Island Coordinator to Co-Director.
We are still looking for a dedicated individual to fill our Foster Coordinator position. If you are interested in joining our family and assisting us in our cause please email us at hugabull@gmail.com.
Our 3rd calendar “Fashion-A-Bull.” was a huge success thanks to our wonderful photographers, who worked so hard. Dog and Hydrant and Unleashed Pet Photography
This Christmas marked another 1st for HugABull with our 1st annual Loki's Christmas Wish Fund. This event was an overwhelming success and the dogs and staff had a Christmas they will never forget. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported us.
In headline news:
Of course the Vick dogs setting a president in the handling of abused pit bulls used for fighting and showing the world that these dogs are not everything they were lead to believe. – Just check out September’s Sports Illustrated front cover. Our sincere thanks go out to all the rescue groups that worked so hard to make this a reality.
The Netherlands after 15 years remove their BSL laws and admit that banning a breed is ineffective.
Hal Harris, the master mind behind a number of Pit Bull attacks put BC in the spot light once again. However, the dogs that once belonged to him are looking at a possible second chance at life if the lawyers of one courageous woman have their way.
and Tigger reminded us the cruelty that humans are capable of, but also of the resilience of this breed and what they truly were created for... love!
Before we move forward into 2009 we must thank everyone that has supported us over this last year and over the last 5 years. We could not keep going without your help.
Look out 2009 here we come!
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Ontario-Desperate for help
This case will impact all of Canada,win or lose.
http://wagthedog.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2009/1/12/4054706.html
[quote]ALERT:
The constitutional challenge to represent the collective, national interest of responsible dog owners is in dire straits.
We are 67,000 short of being able to get our voices heard in Canada's highest court, the Supreme Court. We have been granted an extension to come up with this amount, but just till the end of January 2009.
BIG BROTHER, DAVID AND GOLIATH
On-SCARIO ( AKA Ontario Canada ) has flagrantly wasted tax payers dollars to act as Goliath against our David ( Banned Aid Coalition ) to ban any "substantially similar" dogs to the banned pure bred dogs, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers.
NOW WHO IS THE BULLY?
Over 4000 dogs dead, yes even puppies’ folks.
In essence, the Ontario government has taken over our Pedigree Act and has decided what breeds and mixes thereof will live, drive through or visit within its boundaries.
It simply doesn't matter whether you like the bully dogs. It is now a matter of sending a message to government we are no longer willing to allow politicians to sacrifice the lives of innocent dogs.
DOGS for DOLLARS: IS YOUR DOG WORTH A DOLLAR?
ONE DOLLAR, A LOONY TO FIGHT THE LOONS IN GOVERNMENT!
PAY PAL. Please go to www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org and click on the "Donate!" link for the Pay Pal tool.
You can also make an online payment from your financial institution's website by sending a bill payment to treasurer@doglegislationcouncilcanada.org
Send cheques or money orders directly to Mr. Ruby at the following address, c/o BANNED AID LEGAL CHALLENGE FUND
Ruby & Shiller
11 Prince Arthur Ave.
Toronto, Ont.
M5R1B2
416 964 9664[/quote]
Note: $11,000 has been raised in last few days.
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