What is "Island Dog"?
I saw the story "Island Dog" on Ellen Degeneres & was touched by Steve McGarva's story.
Steve McGarva, who with the help of his wife and the organization "Island Dog, Inc." have rescued over 500 dogs that were abandoned on Puerto Rico's "Dead Dog Beach."
Thank You Ellen, for bring media attention to this story.
The work Steve is doing is especially close to my heart.
I'm originally from the Island of Jamaica & as a young child, witnessed horrendous animal cruelty which most would not be able to conceive.
Although I've lived in Canada for many years, the images that I saw are etched in my mind forever.
I will never be able to get my head around how anyone can treat living things in this manner.
As if they can not feel...
I made a donation to Island Dog. Org & received a lovely letter explaining what the organization does and how my donation is helping. I also received the picture below...
This organization provides & promotes animal welfare through several key programs. Their Humane Education program teaches today's youth kindness, responsibility, & respect for all life.
Donations also helps stop humans from dumping dogs, cats, & horses when they are no longer wanted or needed onto places like Dead Dog Beach.
I've found Squidoo to be a fantastic way to help get the word out about things like this.

Recused from Dead Dog Beach
URGENT HELP FOR THE LOS MACHOS BEACH DOGS!
Dear Friends of Island Dog,
Friends like you are the reason so many positive changes are occurring in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, we have suffered recent tragedies on Los Machos Beach. Our beloved dogs are being viciously attacked and killed by a machete. Because of these acts of crime we are working to remove our favorite pooches and place them into loving, forever homes stateside. To make our efforts possible we need your help! Donations are currently running very low. We are in need of $2,500.00 to move over 10 dogs to the states. As always, your donations are tax deductible!
We are also looking for a flyer from San Juan to Newark, New Jersey on American Airlines on July 7th or 8th. Please contact us at islanddoghelp@aol.com if you can help!
Thank you for taking the extra step to help us save dogs!
The Island Dog Staff
THE ISLAND GEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN!!

Dead Friends, THE ISLAND GEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN!! Please visit www.islanddoggear.net or www.islanddog.org under "Island Gear" to view our new clothing, dog accessories, and other items. Island Gear makes great Christmas gifts! We are also offering Gift Donations and Memorial Donations. With every purchase or donation over $30.00 you will receive a free Island Dog Baseball Hat, courtesy of Thunder Creek. As always we wish you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being a supporter of Island Dog! We look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year. All the best to you and your family,
Katie Block
Island Dog Inc.
Island Dog, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization dedicated to building animal friendly communities in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Vieques and Culebra.
-Island Dog provides children with "Kind News" a humane education program encouraging kindness to animals, respect for natural habitats, good citizenship, and peaceful conflict resolution.
-We provide rescue and rehabilitation services for abused and adoptable animals.
-We feed and medicate homeless dogs living on beaches throughout Puerto Rico.
-We offer clinics providing free or low cost spay/neutering services.
-We advocate shelter adoptions and work to illuminate puppy mills.
-We promote responsible pet ownership.
All proceeds go to the dogs and our mission.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE?
2009 Calander
Belts
Clothing
Dog Collars
Kids Clothing &
Leads
Emergency Kit
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Sad, but touching stories...
- For These Dogs It's No Day at the Beach
- On Thursday, Ellen welcomed Steve McGarva, who with the help of his wife and the organization "Island Dog, Inc." have rescued over 500 dogs that were abandoned on Puerto Rico's "Dead Dog Beach." "Island Dog, Inc." is doing incredible work on the island. If you want to know more about this great organization, or would like to contribute to "Island Dog Inc.," go to: " go to: www.islanddog.org.
- Island Dog.Org
- What if YOU could end animal cruelty?
Now you can help make a difference in the lives of millions of homeless animals... Island Dog challenges you to become invloved in our historical effort to change the way animals are treated in the United States Caribbean Islands. - Puppy Mills
- Write a Letter to Your Representatives
Urge officials in your area to stop puppy mills.
Were you outraged when you saw Oprah's show on what really goes on in puppy mills? You were not alone.
Legislation in Pennsylvania-called H.B. 2525-has been proposed to tighten regulations and stop inhumane treatment at large dog-breeding facilities. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed H.B. 2525. It is now up for a vote in the Pennsylvania Senate.
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Losing them requires a greiving process too!
JaguarJulie wrote...
We can't do enough for our pets! Lensrolled to my First Coast No More Homeless Pets in Jacksonville, FL lens. ;)
Aquavel wrote...
Beautiful lens about a very special and much needed organization and place.
Joan4 wrote...
Very well done. I have always believed that the way we treat our animals determines kindness in our society. Hats off to Island Dog Inc
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