The Best Selling Author Donates Her Proceeds to Animal Charities from Her Line of Dog Food Nutrish and new Treats Called Just 6®
Ray Has Partnered with Best Friends Animal Society® To Set Up Pop-Up Pet Adoption Events In 12 U.S. Markets She Will Visit Before The End of the Year
New York, NY (November 5, 2010) Daytime host, bestselling author and animal lover Rachael Ray announced today that she will be donating $775,000 to support charities, organizations and shelters that help animals in need by the end of 2010, bringing the total amount donated from her proceeds to more than $1.4 million.
In 2008, heartbroken by the thought of the millions of mistreated and abandoned animals taken in by shelters each year, Rachael partnered with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® to develop a line of super premium dog food called Rachael Ray Nutrish and a line of treats called Just 6®, both of which are sold nationally. As part of the partnership, Rachael donates 100% of her proceeds from each sale to organizations dedicated to helping at-risk animals through rescue, adoption, medical care and educational programs, along with training and outreach initiatives. This major donation is being funded directly from those proceeds.
“It truly brings a smile to my face to know that this money will help so many animals who just need someone to care for them,” said Ray. ”This donation should be credited to our loyal consumers and retailers across the U.S. who purchase Nutrish and Just 6 because they to want to help provide for animals that were abandoned or mistreated. For this, I am truly grateful.”
As part of the donation, Rachael has partnered with the Best Friends Animal Society® to create pop-up pet adoption events in 12 markets that Rachael will visit as part of a nationwide book tour she is embarking on in support of her 18th cookbook release entitled :Look + Cook.” Rachael Ray Nutrish and Best Friends, a nonprofit, membership organization building no-kill programs and partnerships, have identified and partnered with local area animal shelters and organizations that will help facilitate onsite adoptions, provide information about animal cruelty and help build awareness about Rachael Ray Nutrish and Just 6 donation programs.
Each local partner organization will receive a donation that Rachael will personally make in markets including Washington D.C., Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, San Jose and Nashville.
In addition, Rachael will be making donations to national organizations dedicated to the care, support and rehabilitation of animals, including The ASPCA, The North Shore Animal League and The Best Friends Animal Society.
About Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® is a fifth generation family owned and operated company named after one of the company founders, George Ainsworth Lang. The company is focused entirely on pets, catering to all segments of the pet food industry. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has three business units including DAD’S Pet Care®, Ainsworth Specialty BrandsTM and Ainsworth CustomTM. The company makes pet food at all ends of the product spectrum, from brands that offer sound nutrition and convenience to ultra premium specialty foods. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is committed to food safety and manufactures all of its pet food in the United States using whole grains and quality meats that can be traced throughout the entire supply chain. To learn more, visit www.ainsworthpets.com.
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About Rachael Ray Nutrish and Just 6®
In 2008, Rachael partnered with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, a company formed by Dad’s Pet Care and Hampshire Pet Products, to develop a line of super premium dog food and treats called Rachael Ray Nutrish. 100% of Rachael’s proceeds from each sale are donated to support Rachael’s Rescue (www.rachaelsrescue.org) which is dedicated to helping at-risk animals through adoption, medical care and educational programs, along with training and outreach initiatives.
Rachael Ray Nutrish includes two varieties of natural dog food featuring real meat as the first ingredient Real Chicken and Veggies and Real Beef and Brown Rice. There are no by-products, fillers, artificial flavors or preservatives. Rachael Ray Nutrish Just 6® crunchy dog treats are available in beef, chicken and lamb varieties and are made with only six natural, simple ingredients.
About Best Friends:
Best Friends Animal Society® is a nonprofit, membership organization building no-kill programs and partnerships that will bring about a day when there are No More Homeless Pets®. The society’s leading initiatives in animal care and community programs are coordinated from its Kanab, Utah, headquarters, the country’s largest no-kill sanctuary. This work is made possible by the support of a grassroots network of members and community partners across the nation.
About Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray is best known as the host of the hit syndicated Emmy Award winning daytime television show Rachael Ray produced by CBS Television Distribution in association with Harpo Productions, Scripps Networks and Watch Entertainment. Rachael’s warmth, energy, and boundless curiosity also reaches scores of fans through her popular Food Network shows, bestselling cookbooks published by Clarkson Potter, her own line of Rachael Ray cookware created by Meyer, knives by Furitechnics, signature food ingredients by Colavita and lifestyle magazine Everyday with Rachael Ray. In 2007, Rachael launched the Yum-o! organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering kids and their families to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking and in 2008 she partnered with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition to create a line of pet food of which all her proceeds are donated to organizations that help animals in need. For more information, visit www.rachaelray.com.
Click here to see Rachael’s book tour schedule.
11.05.10 @ 10:39 am
The safe harbor no kill shelter in jupiter, florida is at risk of closing. They are running out of funds. Please try and help them.
11.05.10 @ 5:49 pm
I am so happy someone has taken this step to help these poor animals who can not speak for themselves and are subjected to cruel and inhuman people who delight in abusing them. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!
11.05.10 @ 6:09 pm
I am switching to Rachel’s Dog food immediately!!
Thanks Rachel! I Love and Respect you for putting your money where your mouth is, in a world where theres too many talkers and not enough walkers! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
11.05.10 @ 7:30 pm
We are a very small, poor rescue in North Carolina, that desperately need funds to save all the animals. There are so many dogs tied to trees with no food, water or shelter and when they have puppies, the owners throw them beside the road, in the woods or dump them in the high kill pound. We desperately need funds to try and save them. So many of them need to go to the Vet. and need medicine. We spend all our own money trying to save the ones we can. We need help so bad. Thank you for any help.
11.05.10 @ 8:37 pm
Thank You for haaving such a big heart. Even though the animals cannot speak, the are truly greatful. Again, Thank You , Thank You! You are WONDERFUL!
11.05.10 @ 8:58 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This world needs a lot more people like you, Rachel. Bless all of our babies.
11.06.10 @ 1:08 am
Ray Ray, My wife has a friend who keeps pot belly pigs that have been abandoned. She is a real inspiration to the community. People bring hurt animals to her to take care of. There is a site called skydive for free if you raise 500 dollars for your charity. I know of three knuckleheads who would skydive for your charity. My wife, stepson and myself. You could do your show from skydive sebastian and dedicate it to your cause for helping animals.
Thanks
John Orlowski
11.06.10 @ 11:31 pm
Im a member of the Sergey Foundation in Bellingham,WA.We are small but really trying! We provide emergency medical funding for low income families in our (Whatcom) County. The helped me last year, as a single mom, our sweet beagle needed her eye removed due to a tumor,there was no way this would have happened without the help from Sergey Foundation. Now I try to pay it forward by helping them. We are almost out of funds, and trying hard to figure out ways to raise money and get donations.Why should people who are low income not get help for their beloved pets? We also cater to older pets as well. We are reaching out to U, Rachel Ray! Let us know what U think, or any suggestions….
Thanks for all U do in the name of animals and good food!
11.07.10 @ 4:37 pm
Hi Rachel,
Love what you are doing for pets.
Have you ever seen the TV show “Pitbulls and Parolees”? Villalobos Pitbull Rescue in Southern California is the largest Pitbull rescue in the nation wth approx. 200 pits at any one time waiting to be rehomed. This would be a great addition to your list of rescues that need funds because it must cost a fortune to feed and vet all those pooches.
I don’t know if they are set up as a charity or non-profit, it seems they just want to help the Pitbulls and the parolees a second chance at life.
Thanks for your time.
11.08.10 @ 12:17 am
Rachel, please consider donating to Nevada SPCA No-Kill Animal Shelter in Las Vegas (www.nevadaspca.org). Nevada SPCA has more than 140 dog kennels for rescued dogs, specializes in rehabilitation, and receives no government funding. Thank you for your generosity for animals.
11.08.10 @ 6:50 am
Hi Rachael. I am a 20 year old girl from Sweden and I see your progam every day. And I look forward to seeing more episodes. I love your program. Actually I do not know what to write but I just wanted to write how much your program means to me!
Many thanks for that. and by the way, do you know where Sweden is maybe have you been there? I’ve seen that you have made Swedish meatballs haha. I really hope that you continue with your program for long because I have plans to go to America and try to come to your program. How fortunate it would not if I had to sit in your audience and see you and get to keep up with your wonderful program
Best Regards Jessica
11.08.10 @ 10:32 am
Doesn’t surprise me from such a classy lady. But still again Thanks Rach !!!!
11.11.10 @ 3:15 pm
THANK YOU RACHEL!!!!
I am an owner of a 100lb and a 70lb pit bull, Roxy and Rufus are the loves of my life!!! Roxy and Rufus love your food and they have a bit more pep in their step knowing that they are helping those less fortunate. This article made all of our days a little brighter!
11.23.10 @ 4:48 pm
Rachel your awesome! Thank you for including San Jose on your list.
11.23.10 @ 5:01 pm
Here is a list of no-kill animal shelters, mostly in the United States and Canada, but elsewhere as well:
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/AR_Orgs/No%20Kill%20Animal%20Shelters.htm
11.23.10 @ 8:57 pm
Please consider PALS (People Assisting the Lodi Shelter). It’s a completely volunteer org which rescues cats and dogs from the city shelter and is a no-kill facility. The animals are all neutered, given medications when needed, and are given all their shots. The dogs are also given some obedience training by a professional, because that makes them more adoptable. Recently, due to so many homes being lost in this economy, the shelter has been deluged with abandoned pets. The cats are all litter box trained. Right now PALS has been given a large plot of ground to build a larger facility and the volunteers have been working hard with fundraisers to raise enough money for the building. It will cost more than a million dollars but will house many more animals which otherwise would be euthenized by the city.
11.24.10 @ 2:21 pm
Please consider BUDDIES! They taken in many dogs that have no hope and rehabilitate them. If not able, they will stay there in sanctuary!! The owner also has given guidance to people with dog behavior problems at no charge!
11.24.10 @ 3:35 pm
Please consider helping my two favorite orgs in Florida. BUDDIES in Myakka City has struggled to help over 8,000 dogs avoid euthanasia. They really deserve any help that you could provide.
The other is SPCA of South Florida which helps rescue abandoned, abused, and neglected horses and other animals in the Miami area. You would not believe how many malnourished horses they rescue every month. People just dump them like they are garbage, even papered Thoroughbreds. They also were pivotal in helping arrest two men (one who has already plead guilty) of butchering horses for their meat while still alive.
These people always need help to do what needs to be done.
Thank you for your time.
11.24.10 @ 3:53 pm
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keith.wandell
Keith Wandell at Buddies Rescue is the best. He never turnds away an animal and he needs help fixing up his kennels and for food and vet care…please look at his site and find it in your heart to donate a little to him and his family who runs this rescue. Many blessings! XO
11.24.10 @ 3:55 pm
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
Buddies Rescue!
11.24.10 @ 4:05 pm
Hey there Rachel..
please consider BUDDIES RESCUE. they are located in Myakka City Florida and their cause is wonderful They rehab dogs who are deemed aggressive and do not stand a chance with out the help of Keith Wandell. They are running low on funds and are in dire need please anything you can do would be wonderful.
ps made the souffle pumpkin cake in your magazine today for Thanksgiving. smells NUMMY.
11.24.10 @ 7:48 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue in Florida needs donations or food.
11.24.10 @ 10:04 pm
B.u.d.d.I.e.s rescue myakka city florida needs food..
11.24.10 @ 10:42 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue needs assistance with food donations, they are located in Myakka City, Florida. Please help them.
11.24.10 @ 11:29 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RESCUE
11.25.10 @ 12:05 am
so many in need… way to many shelters need food,donations, hard to say just one really.. spread it out
11.25.10 @ 10:35 pm
Please help BUDDIES rescue! It is an amazing thing that Keith Wandell and his family are doing! The dogs that they are protecting from being put down deserve every ounce of love and attention they receive there! Please donate to this shelter!
11.25.10 @ 11:08 pm
Rachel -
Please please pleaseeeee consider making a donation or sending food to our friends at B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue in Florida. They so desperatly need the funds and/or food to keep their services going. They help to rescue and rehab so many shelter/stray dogs who are in need of becoming adoptable pets. They are a family operated rescue who need your help in order to keep doing what they are doing. Please help!
11.26.10 @ 1:08 am
This small organization has just single handedly saved over 55 dogs and 15 cats from a hoarder situation in Graham, Washington. We have done it totally with money out of our own pockets and a few small donations. These dogs have all suffered from some form of neglect and abuse and most even have tested positive for meth and other illegal drugs.
Please help support this wonderful grass-roots organization in Washington state. The woman that run this group have worked tirelessly for weeks now for these dogs and many more chained, abused and forgotten dogs in our region.
THANK YOU!!!
11.26.10 @ 12:11 pm
Hello Rachel,
Lynn (proud pit mommie x4) (all rescues)
Please consider helping BUDDIES RESCUE In Florida,Keith Wandell and his family sacifice so much to be able to save as many unwanted, abused, severely neglected, onces that other people throw away. They ae so wonderful, they reabilitate so many dogs that otherwsie would be euthanized. They are always in need of help, with food and financially. Please go to their website, read his back gound, he gave up everything at one point and lived in the woods in a tent with 20 dogs to keep them alive! This man is amaxing and will stop at nothing to save an animal from certain death! Please, please help them rebuild their escue and to feed the ones they already have and to help them be able to save even more. Thank you so much for all you do to help the animals
11.26.10 @ 12:45 pm
I would like to suggest Eagle’s Den Rescue in Clarkton NC. The woman who runs this shelter has MS and still she fights every day. She currently has 2 9 month old puppies in her care who were sexually assaulted when they were very young, along with their sister who died due to her injuries. They also have several other animals in their care and due to the added expenses of helping Faith and hope they struggle every single day to make sure the animals there are given the very best care possible. They could really use all the help they can get. They are amazing people!
11.26.10 @ 12:55 pm
I think Buddies rescue , should get some help.. ANYTHING would be ver, very appreciated.They seriously need the donations and such a wonderful family.
11.26.10 @ 12:55 pm
I volunteer with a small GA shelter and dedicate almost all my free time to animal rescue. Here are my top picks for donations of food or money.
Haven Acres cat rescue in Alachua, FL is a private no kill shelter that takes homeless cats - it is a 501c3 and needs helps to continue their great work. http://www.havenacres.org/
Rikki’s Refuge is another great rescue that takes all species and special needs animals in Orange county, VA.http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/about_us/about_us.html
Angels that Purr, located in Tallahassee, FL is another wonderful cat rescue, privately owned. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL580.html
Winging Cat Rescue of GA has helped so many cats and also has helped with spay/neuter clinics in the state of GA. They have very dedicated volunteers and donations have been slow during this poor economy.http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA483.html
And Buddie’s Rescue in FL is a wonderful rescue where dogs are rehabilitated -often dogs who no one else will take
http://www.buddiesrescue.com/
11.26.10 @ 12:57 pm
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/AR_Orgs/BUDDIES-Rescue.htm
11.26.10 @ 12:59 pm
I forgot one!! How could I forget Nick of Time rescue in Augusta, GA!! Nick of Time has helped the GA shelter at which I volunteer repeatedly, often helping with animals considered hard to place due to advanced age or other issues. Here is the website:http://www.nickoftimerescue.org/availablecats.html
11.26.10 @ 1:07 pm
There is a shelter in our community who has really came in and changed the lives of the cats and dogs in this area. we are a small rural community with no funds for this type of thing. These people take their bill and food money to take care of these animals. I have never known them to turn away any animal. If you could help them they are most deserving. The shelter is Georgia Animal Rescue and Defence located in Pembroke GA. Their website is gardonline.org. Please consider them. Thank you.
11.26.10 @ 1:07 pm
This is a wonderful thing you are doing and one of the rescue groups here in Albany New York, Out of the Pits Dog Rescue group, does amazing amazing work. We have done a fundraiser for them in the past. They have taken several of Michael Vick’s dogs and they do a wonderful job of not only rescue but they also educate the public about Pitties and they lecture at schools and different events around the state. If anyone deserves the help, it is indeed Out of the Pits. Check out their website and see for yourself the amazing job they are doing rescuing Pit Bulls. Their site is http://www.outofthepits.org Thanks
11.26.10 @ 1:16 pm
Hi Rachel and friends. I am so glad to see when others do what they can to help with saving animals lives and be involved with being the voice for our beautiful pets. There is an animal rescue that is one of the best. Such good hearted people that really do make a difference in the lives of the animals. BUDDIES RESCUE is in terrible financial problems and may not be able to continue. If there is a way of helping them financially or even with food donations, I am sure you would be helping a honorable organization. These people earn their wings daily but could use some help staying air born. Thanks and DOG BLESS YOU!…;=}
11.26.10 @ 1:17 pm
BUDDIESRescue.org is a wonderful rescue that could highly benefit from any donation–monetary or food!!! Please check out their wonderful work, which includes rescuing pitties!
11.26.10 @ 1:19 pm
I think there are many shelters that deserve the help.
Eric bellows who has Pack Ethic rescue in Albany NY and has countless dogs. Some dogs were shot at lost limbs, came in as cigarette ashtrays, beaten -broken bloody and almost dead.
http://www.packethic.com/
Eric Bellows of Pack Ethic deserves to get help. he has a 35 acre sanctuary where he wors with and rehabilitates dogs that were fought, used as bait, starved, tortured and many now have had a new chance at life and have learned to trust again. Hes a great man and I dont think we can say who is better or more deserving because they are all amazing, deserving, in need and they all deserve some help.
11.26.10 @ 1:21 pm
Please help mr. Howard. A retired law officer who has 30 rescues and supports them all on his little 800 dollar income. He has to by food, meds, shelter costs with all of that and support himself which is not enough for anyone to live on let alone care for all those lovely dogs. He has genuine love for them all and if you look at his website you will see what I mean and I know your heart will melt.
Thank you so much
11.26.10 @ 1:24 pm
What a wonderful idea. I’m sure all rescues could use a little help. I vote for Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport FL
I am a Florida Pet Portrait artist and give back a percentage of all of my art sales to rescues.
http://pamutton.blogspot.com/
I would love to paint Rachel’s dog. Our dogs love her dog food too!
Thank you for all you do.
Pam
11.26.10 @ 1:49 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue needs some help!
11.26.10 @ 2:04 pm
If we all pull together then maybe one day they will all have a home! Thank you for the good work you do!
11.26.10 @ 2:17 pm
Hey Rachel,
Please consider helping B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Keith Wandell is a wonderful man who needs all the help he can get for the animals he saves. He is willing to give up everything…literally to save the lives of the ones ’shelters and rescues’ deem unsaveable. Check out his website http://www.buddiesrescue.org or on facebook.
11.26.10 @ 2:30 pm
Please help B.U.D.I.E.S.Rescue by making a donation or sending food to this Wonderful Organisation in Florida, Washington State.
11.26.10 @ 2:33 pm
Just wanted to say thanks for posing with the Pitbull. You are awesome for helping to bring light to a very misunderstood breed, even just with this photo. Thanks for all you do for pets in need.
11.26.10 @ 2:38 pm
Please consider B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue in Florida for donation or food. They are always helping animals even when they are low on funds. Thank You.
11.26.10 @ 2:50 pm
Any help given to Rural Ga Rottie Animal Rescue would be greatly appreciated… They work hard trying to rescue these beautiful creatures….Please find it in your heart to help …some of us want to however, we are not in the position to financially and so I am not to proud to ask… Please Help!! Thank You and God Bless !!
11.26.10 @ 3:02 pm
Rachel, it’s awesome that you are helping pets in need!
Please consider Rural Ga Rottie Animal Rescue,a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit animal rescue. (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000678180964)
Thank you so much for doing what you do!
11.26.10 @ 3:07 pm
There are just so many rescues needing help, not only financially but fosters for animals. I hope it is ok to list more than one, as so many need financial help. B.U.D.D.I.E.S. in FL. RuralGa Rottie Rescue in GA. Mit Liebe Geramn Sheperd Rescue in WI. PRFL in Balt. MD. Second Hope Rescue in Leonardtown, MD. These are a few I follow, and there are many many more. It is too hard to pick just one!! Also NitroFoundationNitro in NY. The could really use a clebrity support in their effort to change animal cruelty laws. Eagle’s Den in NC. too.
11.26.10 @ 3:11 pm
Please help BUDDIES Rescue, they help out alot of dogs !
11.26.10 @ 3:39 pm
Please help B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue - he is doing wonderful things for animals and helps to educate the public as well.
11.26.10 @ 4:14 pm
please find it in your heart to help lennox we dont want money we need as much publicity about his terrible plight as possible
please help save lennox for his companion little brook she is 10 yrs old and disabled she cant understand why the council have snatched her dog due to what he looks like
11.26.10 @ 4:23 pm
Please consider BUDDIES,
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
11.26.10 @ 4:30 pm
Hi We are way out here in Honolulu Hawaii but would love some help if possible. We are a non profit; no kill shelter. We currently have over 70 animals in our care looking for homes, many with special needs. Thank you for all you do!
11.26.10 @ 4:48 pm
Thank You & Blessing to you Racheal for Helping all the Animals in need of Food and Shelter. Hopefully, some day with many people working together, we can Help STOP all the Pain and Suffering these Animals have to Endure. Thanks again for all you do!!! <3
Best Wishes,
Cathy
11.26.10 @ 5:13 pm
Red Sky Rescue - http://www.redrock.petfinder.com/ - is a small rural shelter in southern Indiana that is desperate need of funds for food, etc. for the dogs and cats there. This rescue is 501c3 and being run by one amazing woman, Ruth, and two volunteers (all three are 50+ year old). Red Sky is handling all the animals from Jackson county, and there are just too many for a shelter that runs on limited donations. Any donations would be appreciated!
11.26.10 @ 5:15 pm
Please consider Buddies Rescue to receive a donation of money or dog food. This rescue group does a fantastic job saving shelter dogs.
11.26.10 @ 5:36 pm
I hope Rachel is helping fight BSL. Thank You!! diane
11.26.10 @ 5:36 pm
Please please donate to B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue! He has sacraficed everything to give these dogs a second chance. This shelter is truly amazing, and he needs some help!!!
11.26.10 @ 5:42 pm
Please consider helping BUDDIES Rescue in Myakka City, Florida. Keith Wandell and all the volunteers have helped many dogs get rehabilatated and adopted.
11.26.10 @ 5:56 pm
Please if you can send much needed food to B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RESCUE. Keith so needs food to help with the many dogs he helps.
Thank you and blessings to you!
11.26.10 @ 5:56 pm
BUDDIES Rescue in Florida has done some really amazing things with dogs that were to be put to sleep. These people really care and would be a great place to send any donations.
11.26.10 @ 5:59 pm
I’m really hoping the help goes to B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue.
11.26.10 @ 6:18 pm
Rachel,
B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue is such a wonderful place and needs so much help to continue with all they do. Please go to this page and read about Keith Wandell. He has given his total life to the saving of so many animals. I don’t know of anybody who has sacrificed so much of his life for what he believes in and that is the saving and rehabilitating of every animal. He goes to every extreme to give them a second chance. Won’t you please help them with the feeding of these animals.
Thanks so much
Susan Bachant
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
11.26.10 @ 6:23 pm
I feel so happy and humble to think that Rachel could do so great a thing to help all the precious animals in shelters. May God bless you. If only there were some way to assure people had to spay and neuter their pets and that there were more no kill shelters. So many helpless animals, including tiny new born babies being put to sleep is not right.
11.26.10 @ 6:23 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. in Florida works with alot of Pits. This is a great rescue that rehabilitates Pits. We all know that B.U.D.D.I.E.S. needs money or food to stay open. Please help..
11.26.10 @ 6:24 pm
Thank ou so much for helping all the helpless animals. If only something could be done to make shelters no kill where hey are now killing so many including moms and tiny babies.
11.26.10 @ 6:26 pm
PLEASE, PLEASE CONSIDER B.U.D.D.I.E.S RESCUE IN FLORIDA! Keith Wendall works with larger breed dogs, many have been deemded too difficult and face death. He works with them and helps them fins homes. He is so worthy of your assistance with either food or funds. Thank you for this consideration! Best!! Cheryl Warren
11.26.10 @ 6:49 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue in Florida!!!! Thank u again for being such a wonderful help for the pups =)
11.26.10 @ 7:16 pm
Thank you so much for all you are giving to help the animals! As a volunteer transport driver, I hear about so many shelters in need of help because they do not want to have to put down any animals. The world needs more people like you!! The doggies and kitties you are helping all say thank you!!
11.26.10 @ 7:27 pm
Please consider helping BUDDIES Rescue of Myakka City, FL.
Keith takes such remarkable care of the dogs with minimal resources, a grant or even a donation of dog food would be like winning the lottery.
11.26.10 @ 7:50 pm
Rachel,
Please consider donating to Rural GArottie rescue.
Not only does this wonderful rescue save emaciated
rotties in rural areas but also from death row at many shelters where the dogs never make it on a website. I know someone who adopted. Rural GA Rescue pulled her dog as he was an hour away from
being euthanized. Today he is a part of a loving family and a vibrant young healthy animal.
The dogs in Rural areas just dont have much of a chance at all. Thank you for your kindness.
Mary Jaynes
11.26.10 @ 8:44 pm
PLEASE consired my suggestion ; Rural Ga Rottie Animal Rescue to receive a donation or even dog food.
Many shelters but this is a real great rescue who helps lots of dogs to find a great and loving home .
Thanksssssssssss , Danielle
11.26.10 @ 8:53 pm
Please donate to BUDDIES Rescue in Florida! Amazing rescue where many animals have been saved.
11.26.10 @ 9:23 pm
Sadly it seems that every town/city has animals that need help. And every town/city has dedicated people that work tirelessly to save these innocent animals. I would like to take this opportunity and request that a donation or food be given to BUDDIES Rescue. This group continues to help starving, abandoned, abused animals and nobody is more grateful than an animal that knows his/her next meal is just a few hours away. This will be possible with your gift. http://www.buddiesrescue.com/
Thank you from myself and my three rescued pets.
11.26.10 @ 9:27 pm
Please help B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue out of FL. I’ve read Keith the founder’s story on Facebook, and I totally applaud his efforts to help stray and homeless dogs in FL! I know he needs funding too!!!
11.26.10 @ 9:38 pm
Please help Rural Ga Rottie Animal Rescue! They receive no funding only private donations and they pull primarily from high kill shelters. They really could use the help!!
Thanks
11.26.10 @ 9:41 pm
This is such a wonderful gift, Rachel!! You are such a lovely woman!! Hugs and Blessings to you!!
11.26.10 @ 9:51 pm
Please help BUDDIES RESCUE! I gave 25.00 of our food budget, to help this rescue. I wish I could do more,and I hope they will be chosen to receive help from you.
11.26.10 @ 10:53 pm
We Give a Thumbs Up To Buddies ,Circle Tail Assistance Dogs , Pet Castle Animal Rescue . D.T.Y is a program that pairs at risk youth with rescue canines & teach them to obedience train the dog which allows a faster adoption & another Dog to enter the program . We have a indoor facility for the youth in fall & winter .www.dogstrainingyouth.com . Again Go BUDDIES !
11.26.10 @ 11:44 pm
Valhalla Canine Rescue helps hundreds of dogs each year. Just this month they helped over 50 dogs get out of horrible living situations when they removed them from a hoarder property.
Valhalla Canine Rescue is located in Graham, WA and 100% of the money donated to them goes to help the dogs. These ladies are total volunteers. I know I am married to one of them and they are they best!!!
11.26.10 @ 11:46 pm
As Patti had already outlined above…..please consider valhallarescue in Washington. They have achieved what most would think impossible….saving 55+ dogs, and doing it before a fatal freeze hit the area. These dogs have lived in and through hell, but thanks to Valhalla Rescue, they are all starting to realize that there is a different life to be experienced. Some of these dogs were intimidated by something as simple as a carpeted floor, having lived their entire life in a cage or on dirt…Please, please consider them for a grant!
11.27.10 @ 12:12 am
Please let Valhalla Canine Rescue in Graham, WA win. They just took in over 50 dogs from a local horder. They receive little to no donations and really need the help. They are wonderful.
11.27.10 @ 12:28 am
Hi Rachael,
Please help us here in Washington State (Valhalla Rescue) has just saved and taken in under their wing 55+ dogs and over 15 cats in a horrible hoarding case here in Graham, WA. Some of these dogs are in horrible condition, matted, testing positive for drugs, being subjected to chemicals of all kinds and living in absolute filthy conditions. Some of them have not had the basic care and attention they need.
The volunteers and director of this rescue group are dedicated angels to the care of these animals and seeing they are placed into a loving foster home, however without the help of donations for the vet care of these dogs and to prevent them from going to a kill shelter, they need the help. They post relentlessly on Facebook and their website in hopes of people helping with donations for vet care, and in hopes of having enough foster homes to place these wonderful animals in that deserve a second chance.
Thank you for your consideration and all you do to help the pets in need out there that have no voice!
Thank you!
11.27.10 @ 12:58 am
Rachel,
I have adopted 2 “special needs” dogs from VALHALLA CANINE RESCUE in GRAHAM, WA. They have recently helped rescue more than 50 dogs from a local hoarder, a lot of these dogs have medical issues from abuse and neglect and will receive the medical care they need thanks to Valhalla. Valhalla is a small rescue group that runs on donations alone. I have never known them to turn away any dog in need even when they know a lot of money will be needed to treat them medically. Including both my boys one of whom was brought to WA from death row in CA, we don’t know what caused Jimmy’s back leg/hip issues but Valhalla didn’t care that he has special needs and rescued him anyway! Thank goodness because he is part of a family now with a brofur also adopted from Valhalla who has a birth defect in a front leg. Valhalla didn’t care that it may take longer for these boys to be adopted they just saw the potential all dogs have to love and be loved. PLEASE help them.
Thank you very much for all you do to help dogs in need. (and your delicious recipes my husband truly thanks you for helping me learn to cook:})
11.27.10 @ 2:06 am
I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing. This means so much to those who would love to do more but can’t financially. Rachel would you please consider helping the Valhalla Rescue in CA? Patti has been rescuing many animals from a hoarding situation and needs to continue to save them but needs the funds to do so. She has saved so many already and has vetted them and is currently boarding some. Her work is endless and these funds would surely help in her efforts!! Thank you!
11.27.10 @ 5:45 am
Please consider helping B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue in any way possible–they are located in Myakka City, Florida. Keith Wandell is well known for taking dogs considered to be unadoptable & rehabbing them. They are truly struggling & would be very greatful for any help you could give them. Thank you for caring!
11.27.10 @ 6:21 am
Keith Wandell @ B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue needs assistance with food/monetary donations. They are located in Myakka City, Florida.This is a family run rescue that takes in dogs no one else will.They depend solely on the kindness of animal lovers to keep going.Please consider helping this wonderful rescue.
Thank you
11.27.10 @ 7:22 am
B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue please!!!
11.27.10 @ 9:38 am
Rural Ga Rottie Animal Rescue are a worthy cause and would be very grateful for your help. Many Rotties have been stigmatised over the years and have ended up in Rescue through no fault of their own. Others can be found on our site at http://rott-n-kids.com - many can be found new homes with a little help. Thank you for your offer to help the animals - it’s nice to see someone giving something ‘back’
11.27.10 @ 9:40 am
Please help Valhalla animal rescue in Graham washington. They have been rescuing horded dogs and cats from one home for over a month now. Any amount of help would be so appreciated. Love your show.
11.27.10 @ 10:36 am
Please consider 3 small rescues in Washington, Valhalla , D.R.A.W and New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary. They all do amazing work with little to no money and have been involved in huge rescue attempts. Thank you Rachel!
11.27.10 @ 10:52 am
Please please please check out Grayson Humane Society facebook page and consider putting them on your list.
They are in KY. Run entirely by volunteers who truely care. Every animal adopted by out is vaccinated and altered prior to adoption. they also treat sick and injured animals that come into the shelter, no questions asked, their vet bill is huge.
They recently suffered a huge blow to thier finances, (Hills science diet STOPPED providing them with free food from thier shelter aid program. No reason was given.) This has devasted them. This is a kill shelter that does everything in thier power NOT TO Kill. Funds are excetionally low, and they are trying all in thier power to continue giving thier intakes the best.
They get NO money other than from public donations.
Please help>
11.27.10 @ 11:02 am
As anyone involved in rescue can attest, WE NEED HELP!
Just wanted to say thank you for the kind-hearted action you’re taking to make a difference in the lives of so many animals.
If you will also consider WV Pit Bull Haven as a nominee for financial assistance, we are the ONLY pit bull rescue in the state and are trying to expand our facility in order to help more, and turn away less. We work solely with shelters and law enforcement at this time because we just cannot take all of the owner release requests, we’d like to change that and keep as many out of shelters as possible!
Thanks again!
11.27.10 @ 8:02 pm
Hello Rachael Ray - Please help the dogs of VALHALLA CANINE RESCUE in GRAHAM,WA. We need help to ensure all the Graham Hoarder dogs and other dogs in similar situations in our area can be helped - via Valhalla Rescue - http://secondchance.chipin.com/graham-hoarder-dogscats — We are currently 501c3 PENDING - We are involved in a Hoarder case, where we are trying to save as many dogs & cats as we can - We kindly just ask you to help us in helping them. Thank you for your support ♥
11.27.10 @ 8:28 pm
Please consider B.U.D.D.DI.E.S.Rescue in FL and Villalobos in CA. These are monumental rescues, especially Villalobos, The sacrifices the super humans who run these rescues have made to keep these rescues open and functional is awesome and they are very deserving of financial help.
11.27.10 @ 9:20 pm
It’s SO wonderful and powerful what you do to help these helpless creatures in need! Sometimes you can make a great difference by making an appearance, endorsement or anything of that nature (as you know). Surely you hear of many, many places that desperately need help. That’s why I ask you to please remember the Middle Georgia area. Southern Comfort Animal rescue, the Animal Protection Watchgroup, All about Animals rescue, to name some (all non-profit groups modestly living day to day on donations) because the Humane Society just can’t handle the load. This rural area has the greatest need (I personally) have lived around/seen…thank you again for your consideration.
11.28.10 @ 12:20 am
Ms Ray I have tried to contact you for a couple of reasons one I wanted to see if you would share a story about your pitbull with me for a book that I am putting together and then I got a message that you may be helping a shelter well Ms Ray this is a dream of mine and I have put together a 501 3c by myself I have had no help but I want to have a place like Best Friends in Utah in Florida where NO animal ever has to be murdered and the money is used for the animals instead of big fancy building like some orgranizations do == My moto is God gave us dogs to find pure love. Ms Ray a grant from you and your organization in enable me to buy a large piece of land to get started — please help me help the animals. God Bless
11.28.10 @ 10:43 am
B.U.D.D.I.E.S.in Florida really needs help. This is a noll kill rehabilitation Rescue for mainly Pits. We all know Pits are given a bad rap. Please help this Rescue.
11.28.10 @ 10:44 am
Please consider helping B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue. Keith is a fantastic guy and without him many animals would be needlessly put to sleep.
11.28.10 @ 10:51 am
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RESCUE is in desperate need of assistance. Kieth deserves to keep helping animals and so do the poor animals he helps. We need recues like B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RESCUE
11.28.10 @ 10:58 am
Please donate food or make a money donation towards
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RescueJanuary 1998 to present
Owner/Founder
Myakka City, Florida, United States
Dog Rescue, Rehab, Training, Adoption Center & Sanctuary
11.28.10 @ 11:15 am
Please! Bow Wow!!!! It would be ever so awesome to help B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue of Myakka City, FL
Keith takes such remarkable care of the dogs with minimal resources, a grant or even a donation of dog food would be like winning the lottery. He gives of himself to the dogs. He does miracles with the little that he has and we are all so grateful to him
11.28.10 @ 11:30 am
B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue in Myakka City, FL does a marvelous job saving dogs who would be PTS and giving them a second chance. Please consider helping this wonderful organization with a monetary grant or a gift of food for their “guests.”
11.28.10 @ 1:41 pm
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
Buddies Rescue!
11.28.10 @ 3:36 pm
Please check out Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue. We have many foster/boarding dogs that would love to say that Isaboo sent them something!
11.28.10 @ 6:03 pm
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
Keith Wandell saves the lives of dogs that would otherwise be put down just because their only crime was being unwanted. Please consider BUDDIES Rescue. Thank you Rachel!
11.28.10 @ 6:30 pm
http://www.buddiesrescue.org/
11.28.10 @ 7:24 pm
Nikki above posted about Eagle’s Den Rescue in Clarkton, NC and I agree. They do wonderful work. It’s amazing what they’ve done for Faith, Hope, and Charity. Charity didn’t make it and Hope is still dealing with serious medical issues, but Eagle’s Den is there for them. They also help a Pit momma, who now has a new home. Bella lost her puppies and was so depressed. They rescued some other puppies and Bella raised them. And now they have another Pit named Hunter who is dealing with serious medical issues. These are just a few of the animals they’ve helped. And Beth has MS. Please consider them for a donation.
11.28.10 @ 11:16 pm
Dear Rachael Ray-Please consider helping Valhalla Canine Rescue in Graham, WA. They have been doing so much for so many animals in need with little or no funds. There are so many in need.I am so grateful that you are doing what you can to help animals. Thank you for caring so deeply.
11.29.10 @ 9:56 am
B.U.D.D.I.E.S (Being Unselfish to Disregarded Dogs In order to create Everlasting Solutions) is an all breed rescue, rehab, sanctuary and adoption center in Myakka City, Florida. They are always struggling with funds. Any support that you can give to them would help all of the dogs. Please contact them at: (941) 322-9592.
http://www.buddiesrescue.org
Thank you!
11.29.10 @ 3:11 pm
eaglesdenrescue.com
Please check out their website.
11.29.10 @ 4:21 pm
Please consider providing B.U.D.D.I.E.S. in Mayakka City, FL with some funding. They have rescued some 8,000 dogs, many of them having been so-called “aggressive” breeds. Keith nurtures, rehabilitates and finds these animals forever homes all out of his own pockets. Anything you can provide will help him continue to do this amazing, important work to save innocent animals.
http://www.buddiesrescue.org
12.01.10 @ 9:03 am
Please consider providing B.U.D.D.I.E.S. in Mayakka City, FL,http://www.buddiesrescue.org/ plz help them.
12.01.10 @ 10:11 am
Please consider B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue in Florida!
12.01.10 @ 8:08 pm
please we need your help we are a small nonprofit rescue group in ky that runs on donations alone and our funds are running out!! and we have have about 75 animals to feed and shelter for the winter !!
12.04.10 @ 10:15 am
I love and appreciate what you are doing for the rescues in the USA…I would like to recommend ..B.U.D.D.I.E.S rescue inc..owner and operator Keith Wandall..he recues dogs on their last leg within moments of being put to sleep… he is on facebook…please consider this wonderful rescue for food donations…this is one of his pleas on facebook…
Donate dog food by phone…Please respond!
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue is in need of dog food donations. Please call today and donate 1 bag, 2 bags, or 10 bags, we promise we need every little bit. Aside from other overhead costs dog food by far is our most expensive and most needed at a whopping $35k per year.
Many Blessings Rachel…we love you in Canada..
12.04.10 @ 7:40 pm
Please consider B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue in Myakka, FL. Keith works hard to keep, feed, train, and provide medicine and love to every rescue that comes to his shelter. He is in need of help as he is getting more and more dogs from ppl that can no longer take care of them due to losing their jobs and their homes.
Check out: http://www.buddiesrescue.org
THANK YOU!!!
12.11.10 @ 12:51 am
hello, rach
its a great what you did for our animal friends i which that i could do the same but i can’t if i could i would take in every stray that came in my yard .
i have one cat that i found that has special needs which has to eat special food as well when we go on vacation he has to go with us i wouldnt of known this if it wasnt for the vet that at cornado hosptial they care for any animal that comes in the door he doesnts turn anyone away
they care.
12.14.10 @ 9:48 pm
BUDDIES Rescue in Myakka City, Florida
12.14.10 @ 9:52 pm
Please consider New Hope Pit Bull rescue in Charleston SC. I am very ashamed to say that SC is one of the worst states for dogfighting. New Hope has gotten many dogs (grown and puppies) from 3 different busts in SC just in the past 3 months. It takes alot to try to rehabilitate and rehome these poor animals whose lives have been torture. That does not count all the others that are just basically abused, neglected and unwanted. They could really use the help! Thank you so much for all that you do. I have always thought you are a wonderful person, and now I quadruple that emotion. I hope you and your family have the Merriest of Christmases and may all your wishes come true!!!!
12.14.10 @ 9:54 pm
Please donate to a pit bull rescue like Bad Rap!!! They do amazing work!!!
OR Pit Bull Rescue Central
http://www.badrap.org/rescue/index.html
http://www.pbrc.net/
http://www.vrcpitbull.com/
I know you love this breed BUT may not want to play favorites. BUT there has never been a breed of dog in more need than pit bulls. They are my passion. I have never owned a more loving dog and will fight for my breed of choice till the day I die!
Please consider a pit bull rescue!! Have them as represrntative on your show.. have my dogs as representative on your show. Pit bulls don’t disappoint
12.15.10 @ 10:12 pm
Buddies rescue of Florida could use donations and always can use food.
12.15.10 @ 11:18 pm
I was recently shopping for dogfood at my local Wal-Mart (which I don’t normally do). I am a label reader, which you have to be these days. I was comparing all of the different kinds of dry dog food and was astonished at how the names of most of these products did not match the ingredients. I normally buy a brand called Innova, but is not available in the area I have recently moved to. I stumbled across the Nutrish by R.Ray, whom I am a fan of because she “keeps it real”. I asked myself, hmm.. what’s she got goin? I knew she had a dog. I read the lable and was immediatly sold. Then I read on and discovered that all of her proceeds go to help the animals in need. Awesome!!!! Thanks Rachael!! Keep keeping it real!!!! Shawn and Abby. P.S. Abby really likes it!!
12.16.10 @ 1:53 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S. RESCUE
12.22.10 @ 8:42 pm
Please consider Pick of the Litter, Hiram, Georgia
http://ourpickofthelitter.com/
12.22.10 @ 8:45 pm
B.U.D.D.I.E.S Rescue,in Myakka, FL http://www.buddiesrescue.org
12.24.10 @ 7:22 am
Please consider Sabbath Rescue in Florida
sabbathrescue.net
01.04.11 @ 8:27 pm
Just curious as to when the announcement will be made as to which rescues Rachel has chosen? I am hoping that you are aware that several large pet food companies have discontinued their donations to rescues and shelters which is creating disaster for many of them. Purina, Hills and Proctor & Gamble have stopped, several shelters prvately run have runout of food. So many of us are eagerly awaiting you selections, and I hope it includes Rural GA Rottie Rescue!
01.05.11 @ 12:53 pm
i hope you read this and not just the girls working for you,just a short on your running,get off the tailmill and get outside,it a whole new world out there you see something new everyday and every 4 months as the seasons change i run 6 maths 26 miles runs,all run outside some in shely frosty state park above 5 miles from me
above the pets think you for god gaving the money and having ready care above are pets not like so many so call stars that talks above the pets of the world but does nothing you are ready trying help all the pets you can,i just hope you not 2 late,i lost zoe on dec 17 2010 above the same time endland get hit buy snow,the west couse 7 days of nonestop rain ,miss memphis where zoe is at rest,they went to the east couse and snow everybody in,i hope it not late,try and keep up everything you doing we need someone that cares above are pets and not just theyself and nobody esle
i need to stop here so i do not stay pasher to everyone
may are lord bess you and everything you try to do
01.16.11 @ 11:49 pm
We are a small no-kill nonprofit dog rescue. We are trying to make a difference in our area! We work very hard to help as many dogs as we can and could really use help providing them with a dog food all the time! Please consider helping a worthy rescue. Thank you for all you do! Let us know if you will be in the Athens/Atlanta Georgia area!
02.04.11 @ 5:17 pm
Love what you are trying to do for shelters - I pray you guys did your research, if at all possible, make sure the money’s are being used for the ANIMALS & not someone’s pockets. People not overseeing donated funds is scary — look at Haiti! We do all we can to help animals/shelters — God Bless you for helping!
03.16.11 @ 2:59 pm
Doberman rescue of Nebraska would appreciate any help they can get. The Doberman has a bad name but they are very loving and a gentle giant of a dog. There is a reason they are called the velcro dog, as they love their people very much and want to be next to them all of the time. We have rescued two Doberman’s so far, we always have two dogs at home, so the next time we have to replace one we will always go to rescue first for our next Doberman.
04.13.11 @ 5:42 am
I am a 76 year old widow who also lost a daughter in 2008. While I was staying with her before she passed away my daughter began to rescue animals (especially cats) and my home is now overrun with animals. There is no way that I can take care of all these animals (my daughter does not work) and unless I can get some type of help they will have to go to the animal shelter where they will be put to sleep. Do you have any type of help for someone in my position? If you are sincere in your desire to help and rescue animals, I will hear from you. HELP!!!
04.13.11 @ 5:43 am
Correction of misspelled name. Sorry.
05.17.11 @ 10:11 am
Rachael you rock!!!!! I enjoy watching your show so much and i always knew that you were an animal lover but i did not know about your donations. There should be more people like you in this world. You, Ellen and Oprah are all so fabulous. The world is so much a better place because your all in it!!!!! Love to you, John and your sweet doggie. May god bless you all!!!!! Oh and i sure hope that someone helps Damaris. Feel bad i can’t help, wish i could. God bless Damaris too!!!!!
11.06.11 @ 2:18 pm
DON’T SUPPORT A SCAMMER FAUX RESCUE SUCH AS BUDDIES. EVERYONE WHO COMMENTED EARLIER REQUESTING HELP FOR THAT EVIL GUY IS NOW EXPOSING HIM FOR THE REAL DIRT BAG HE IS! LIAR, CROOK & ANIMAL ABUSER!