Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Thursday, January 16 2014
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Jan. 14, 2014—On December 19, 2013 Thoroughbred Placement Resources was awarded Accredited status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). “Being awarded GFAS Accredited status is an honor that will helps us further our mission to provide the best possible care for the horses we rescue, and to promote the overall welfare of the Thoroughbred horse,” said Kimberly Clark, founder of TPR, a non-profit organization which works to retrain and find qualified homes for retired Thoroughbreds, as well as to educate owners, trainers and the general public about the value of retired racehorses as show and pleasure horses.
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue was selected to participate in the FTI Great Charity Challenge 2014!
Monday, December 16 2013
The 2014 Challenge Over the past 4 years, the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® distributed over $4.2 million to more than 90 Palm Beach County charities. We have set our fundraising goals high for 2014 and hope to exceed our $1.5 million target! Applications for the 2014 Great Charity Challenge are now closed. A random drawing of all charities that applied and were approved took place on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL
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Auggie’s Happy Thanksgiving letter to Big Dog Ranch Rescue
Thursday, November 28 2013
Dear Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Happy Thanksgiving! This is the time we reflect on our own thankfulness for the life we have…so here is my very feeble attempt to tell you how grateful and happy we are, and that BDRR, their staff, and their volunteers are amazing! About three years ago and around the holidays, you rescued Auggie from certain death. For him, the first few months of his life were less than wonderful
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Four Ready to Adopt Dogs in Miami, Florida
Monday, August 12 2013
Jessica L. Pita, adoption counselor at Miami Dade Animal Services , is working hard to find animals homes every day. She says that the shelter is overwhelmed with nearly 400 dogs, and they are desperately in need of adopters.
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James Lala Provides Homes to Unwanted Mares at His Wellington Quarantine
Tuesday, July 16 2013
Wellington, FL- July 16, 2013 - James Lala’s Wellington Quarantine provides federally required CEM testing for the importation of mares and stallions from Europe. The requirement for stallions is that they breed two test mares each by live cover. Then, the bred mares must be tested and found negative for CEM.
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue
Monday, July 15 2013
The Pet’s Trust needs your comments on the Miami Herald’s article in Sunday’s paper NOW!!! URGENT!!! ….. The Pet’s Trust passed with nearly half a million votes this fall
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Jackie McConnell Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges
Wednesday, July 10 2013
The Humane Society of the United States continues to care for horses seized following undercover investigation (July 9, 2013)—Former Hall of Fame Tennessee walking horse trainer Jackie McConnell and two associates have entered guilty pleas to charges of abusing horses in violation of the Tennessee cruelty to animals statute. McConnell pleaded guilty to 22 counts of animal cruelty, and in order to avoid jail time, agreed to a sentence of one year of house arrest followed by four years of supervised probation, a $25,000 fine, and he is prohibited from owning and training horses for 20 years
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July 12-13 2013 Big Dog Fat Cat Fishing Tournament to Benefit Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center!
Friday, July 05 2013
TO BENEFIT VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER On July 12-13 BIG DOG FAT CAT KDW Shootout Challenges you to fish for a greater purpose! Your purpose? Enjoy a day on the water to help our furry friends
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Success Stories are Coming in!
Friday, June 07 2013
Remember Duke??? Duke on his way to Florida Duke became a local celebrity when he made the trip with the Tri County Humane Society Rescue Team from Oklahoma to Boca Raton. After one week in quarantine, his new family fell in love with him when they saw his story on the news and brought him home yesterday!!!!! Duke’s first TV appearance when his family fell in love
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Dogs in need of loving homes!!
Wednesday, June 05 2013
Over the past 2 days dog receiving has been inundated with dogs coming in. It has been horrific, people lined up outside of the room, waiting to surrender our 4-legged-friends. Euthanasia for “space” (especially with larger dogs) has inevitably increased due to this disturbing spike
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