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Michael Vick
Survivor Dog “Hector” Joins Forces with
Humane Society for Hamilton County, Pet Pals TV and
Casa Del Toro to Celebrate Pit Bull Education Month
Noblesville, Ind. February 17, 2011– The
Humane Society for Hamilton County, Pet Pals TV, and
Indianapolis-based pit bull advocacy organization
Casa Del Toro are partnering during the month of
March to celebrate the American Pit Bull Terrier and
offer a free, Myth-Busting Seminar regarding the
world’s most misunderstood and villainized breed.
A family-friendly day of events to educate and
dispel myths about pit bull terriers is scheduled
for Saturday, March 26th, 2011, at the Humane
Society for Hamilton County following their annual
Pit Bull Parade. Special guest and the pit bull
parade’s grand marshal will be Michael Vick Survivor
Dog “Hector” and his human Roo Yori. Hector was
rescued from the Vick compound and adopted by Yori.
Hector is now a certified therapy dog and travels
the country with Yori advocating for his breed.
“Pit bulls and pit mixes represent the largest
portion of dogs entering, and dying, in U.S.
shelters,” said executive director Rebecca Stevens.
“We are committed to educating the community about
the history of the American Pit Bull who has been a
part of American culture for over 200 years, not to
mention a well-respected breed due to his strength,
loyalty intelligence and love of people. Our goal is
to not only provide facts and figures that will
dispel many of the myths about this horribly
misunderstood breed, but to also encourage all
aspects of responsible dog ownership regardless of
breed,” says Stevens.
“This seminar will be a wonderful resource for
anyone interested in learning more about the
American Pit Bull Terrier,” added Laurie Adams of
Casa Del Toro. “Casa Del Toro is excited to be a
part of this educational seminar and to have an
active role in changing the negative stereotypes
associated with ‘pit bulls’.”
The free event will begin at 12:00 p.m. with a
chance for the public to meet “Hector” and his human
Roo and visit exhibitor booths. Bully breed owners
everywhere are welcome and encouraged to bring their
leashed pets out to the Pit Bull Parade starting at
12:30 p.m. which will pass through the Hamilton
County Fairgrounds. The parade will be followed by a
FREE seminar: The American Pit Bull Terrier: Fact
Versus Fiction which will be facilitated by Casa Del
Toro director Laurie Adams and HSHC executive
director Rebecca Stevens. Roo Yori and Hector will
be on hand to tell Hector’s amazing story of
survival and redemption.
While the seminar is free, space is limited, so
reservations are required. To register, call Mandy
Maxwell at 317-219-4630 or email
mmaxwell@hamiltonhumane.com.
In celebration of Pit Bull Education Month, the
Humane Society’s pit bulls and pit mixes will have
reduced adoption fees of just $40 during the month
of March which includes their spay/neuter, microchip
and vaccines.
About the Humane Society for Hamilton County
The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is a
non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. It
is not a United Way Agency, and is not affiliated
with any other animal welfare group in the United
States. The HSHC also serves as the animal control
facility for Hamilton County, and, as such, receives
partial funding from Hamilton County. The majority
of the HSHC budget is funded by private donors. The
HSHC will not euthanize animals for space and time,
and will treat sick and injured animals if there’s
an outlook for recovery and a high quality of life.
Many animals are hit-by-car injured,
heartworm-positive, malnourished, or otherwise
wounded and/or sick. The HSHC will provide most of
these animals with life-saving treatments, surgeries
and medications as their best chance for a second
chance and until they are placed into forever
homes.
The Humane Society for Hamilton
County. Saving Lives. Educating Communities.
Completing families.
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The
Humane Society for Hamilton County proudly announces a new adoption
program--Pets Healing Vets--pairing shelter animals with qualifying
Indiana veterans at no charge. The program is designed to help
rehabilitate veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through the healing power of pets.
