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SCA continues restructuring, expanding, Sunset Home Visual on The Vending Lot & New Drop Ship Plan!

  • Writer: Don Lichterman
    Don Lichterman
  • May 6, 2020
  • 6 min read
'Corporations are people, my friend'
New Distribution plan being implemented at the Vending Lot store and the Sunset Home Visual Entertainment company is being consolidated into The Vending Lot store!

The Sunset Home Visual Entertainment web site will be consolidated into The Vending Lot's store and database. Any new home videos will also be distributed at Sunset TV. Any physical product and all DVD's will be distributed at The Vending Lot (both wholesale and at retail). Also, a new drop shipping program is being implemented this week at The Vending Lot. All physical product, including all merchandise and collectibles, along with all DVD's and Home Videos will be drop shipped accordingly and product will no longer be housed any more in New Jersey.

Live Jam 107 mobile app has been introduced to the Google Play marketplace today!
Start your online Radio Station with Ease!

This week, the Radio Host Co., which allows its clientele to ‘easily’ create and manage their own online radio stations, has launched its services to the global marketplace.

Don Lichterman, the head of SCA announced the plans to do so on his blog and on his most recent podcast. The company is showcasing its new automated system that allows you to create and manage your own radio station on the Internet. The company boasts to having the most innovative and hands on approach to the creation, development, implementation and execution of your very own radio station using our automated system, or you can broadcast live with the newly integrated live broadcasting software, ‘Web DJ.


The host company also makes no bones about the inexpensive pricing model to compete against the likes of Radio.co and Radio King. Don Lichterman says that ‘because of companies like that, is the reason why I am launching the Radio Host Co. These types of very specific hosting companies should not only provide a fully working product on all viable levels, it should cost next to no money to deal with it. Plus, it should also be able to be implemented and executed with the greatest of ease, (Don) Lichterman goes on to say.

The Radio Host Co. also offers add-ons such as mobile app development, the creation of Alexa Skills and even web site development for anyone’s radio station. “Those add on fee’s on merely fixed costs we cannot get away without spending and all we do is cover the cost of dealing with it,” Don Lichterman says about the pricing model at the Radio Host Co.


“The other thing about every one of those companies is the customer service is not only horrid, in some cases it is also very much nonexistent,” Lichterman says, and that “is also in part reason why I wanted to compete against Radio King and Radio.co.” He goes on to say, “and, as far as what we provide, only them has an edit feature and function for each song which is essential for our resale program” Therefore, the Radio Host Co feels it has very minimal competition as it enters into that part of the marketplace and industry.


The main headquarters and offices are based in New Jersey but its plan to service anyone worldwide. Radio Host clients can have many account profiles, from Satellite Radio to the large scaled FM stations to music festivals, let alone being heard on cell phones, via BOSE, SONOS, Smart Speakers in general, in vehicles, on Tune In, Spotify, iTunes and anywhere that plays music for your station. More than 15 radio stations, brands and companies already trust the Radio Host Co as clients were gained during its’ test phases that was also spread out over a few countries. “Seeing that last week was astounding to me and is exactly why I am rushing the company to market this month,” says (Don) Lichterman.


All clients can also use the system for a weeklong trial period which acts as a radio station demo however in that span of time, all phases of the station are fully operational. You can make sure all facets of the station that you create and run is working perfectly for everyone during that trial period. Consumers can also test out the radio players, the marketing tools, the radio websites, the mobile apps and it can embed the radio player all before spending any money.


The official launch of the Radio Host Co is happening today.

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Sunset

Sunset is an American based record label that operates its business worldwide. It was founded in 2009 by Don Lichterman as his rock, alternative and pop label, and is part of the Sunset Music International Group.


Since 2009, Sunset has fast become one of the top Independent Record labels in the world and is a Sunset Corporation of America (SCA) Media & Entertainment Company.

Sunset Special Markets (SSM)

SSM opened its doors 2008/2009 when Don Lichterman started to put together a new label with licensed product.


SSM produces, develops and releases special market products, boxed sets, greatest hits titles, stand up comedy LP's, live recordings, collectible releases and exclusive special markets products in the world entertainment.


SSM Titles and popular artists releases are:

  • Songs That Won The War: A Salute To The Stagedoor Canteen

  • Songs That Won The War: A Wing And A Prayer

  • Songs That Won The War: G.I. Jive

  • Songs that Won the War: I'll Be Seeing You

  • Songs That Won The War: Rosie The Riveter

  • Songs That Won The War: Something To Remember You By

  • Songs that Won the War: Swing

  • Songs That Won The War: Swing Again, Yes Indeed

  • Songs that Won the War: Hollywood Canteen

  • Songs That Won The War: The Home Front

  • Pepper Live At The Fox Theatre

  • Closet Classics

  • Do Not Adjust Your Set

  • Kevin Hart I'm A Grown Little Man

  • Laff House Live Comedy Album

  • Dreamgirls Remixed

  • Deon Cole You Should Have Put Me First

  • Gina Thompson Missing You

  • How Weed Won The West Soundtrack

  • American Drug War: The Last White Hope (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Rockin' Party

  • World Party

  • Lounge Party

  • HipHop Party

  • Dance Party

  • Classic Collection Presents The Rat Pack

  • Sunset Party

  • Pop Party

  • Studio Group World Music: Germany

  • Tropical Party

  • Remix Party

  • Classical Masterpieces: The Best Of Beethoven

  • Alice Cooper Live

  • INXS Need You Tonight (And Other Hits!)

  • Michael C. & Friends Classics For The Soul

  • The Wedding Collection: Celebration & Remembrance

  • My Fellow Americans Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

  • DMA Dance, Best of Freestyle File, Volume 1

  • DJ X Club Experience, Volume 4

  • Tribute To The Hits of America

  • Barry Manilow, I Write The Songs

  • The Starlite Pop Orchestra 25 All Time Christmas Favorites

  • Non Stop Christmas Dance Party Christmas

  • Songs For Freedom (an album for Animal & Wildlife Welfare)

  • Cover Bond (Great Music Artists Performing The Songs From Every James Bond Movie!)

  • Light it Up!

  • The Reese Project Blue Etude

  • The Reese Project Eastern Standard Time

  • The Reese Project This Just In

  • The Reese Project Apocalyptic Hayride

  • The Reese Project Vicodin Dreams

  • Tom Reese & Kirk Reese Connected

  • The Music From…This is My Country

  • Susquehanna Ensemble Conversations

  • Hiroaki Serizawa Energy Of L:ove

  • Hiroaki Serizawa Light it Up!

  • Energy Of Love

  • Ranger Road

  • Train Christmas In Tahoe (Amazon Original Deluxe Edition)

  • Garth Brooks The Chase (25th Anniversary Edition)

  • Mark-Anthony Turnage w/ the London Philharmonic Orchestra Turnage Orchestral Works

  • Evgeny Svetlanov w/ the USSR State Symphony Orchestra Historical Russian Archives - Evgeny Svetlanov Edition

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Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Meat Plants, Pulse Oximeters, Marion Prison, Sunset TV!

  • Writer: Don Lichterman
    Don Lichterman
  • May 6, 2020
  • 5 min read
Joe Biden needs to listen to Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

Thomas Piketty says the U.S. Democratic Party has lost touch with average people over the last several decades. The acclaimed French economist, whose 2014 book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" was a global best-seller, says the economic model in much of the Western world has dramatically increased inequality, and Democrats need to show people they understand the problem and that they are willing to redistribute wealth from the top to the rest of society. "Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren didn’t win the primary, but their wealth tax proposal was extremely popular among voters — and not only among Democratic voters, but also among Republican voters," he says. “I think Joe Biden would be well inspired to borrow some of these ideas in order to show that more economic justice can actually come together with more economic prosperity, which was the case historically for a very long time in the United States but has ceased to be the case.”

“It’s Very Scary”: COVID Surges in Meat Plants as Activists Demand Worker Safety & Meatless Mondays

At least 20 workers at meat processing plants have died from COVID-19, and around 5,000 have tested positive, but President Trump invoked an executive order to bar local governments from closing meat plants. We hear from meat plant workers and organizers about conditions during the pandemic and speak with Sindy Benavides, CEO of the League of United Latin American Citizens, which is supporting the workers with a virtual town hall on food worker safety with presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and calling for Meatless May Mondays.

ER Doctor: Pulse Oximeters Detect Oxygen Deprivation Earlier from COVID-19, Help Avoid Ventilators

We speak with Dr. Richard Levitan, an emergency physician based in Littleton, New Hampshire, who volunteered at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for 10 days at the height of the COVID-19 surge in April. Based on what he saw, he argues that patients should be going to hospitals sooner and that medical professionals could use a small device you clip on your fingertip, called a pulse oximeter, to help detect the virus earlier by revealing oxygenation problems and elevated heart rates. “A pulse oximeter is just a measure of identifying how well the lungs are working, and, I believe, can be basically an early warning system in terms of patients to know who has COVID pneumonia,” says Dr. Levitan.

Remembering Valentina Blackhorse, Beloved 28-Year-Old Navajo Community Activist Who Died of COVID-19

After New York and New Jersey, the next highest number of coronavirus infections per capita in the United States is in the Navajo Nation, the largest Indigenous reservation in the country. We go to Kayenta, Arizona, to speak with Robby Jones, a member of the Navajo Nation and the partner of one of those to die from the virus: 28-year-old Valentina Blackhorse, a beloved community leader who promoted Navajo culture and left behind a daughter named Poet.

Calls Grow for Mass Release from Ohio’s Marion Prison as 80% of Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19

We get an update on one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, at the Marion Correctional Institution in Ohio, where 11 prisoners and one staff member have died, and at least 80% of prisoners and half of the prison staff tested positive. Despite growing calls to release thousands of Ohio’s nearly 50,000 incarcerated people as the coronavirus spreads, Governor Mike DeWine has only approved the release of more than 100 people in the state’s prisons. “We’re seeing a few people being released … but not anywhere near the 20,000 [we are] demanding,” says Azzurra Crispino, whose husband, James, is incarcerated at Marion. She is co-founder of Prison Abolition Prisoner Support.

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The Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know These Facts About Cashmere

Do you know the effects cashmere has on the environment? It's estimated that 70% of Mongolia’s grasslands have degraded largely because of the demand for it. Desertification like this can cause dust storms reaching all the way to the U.S.


Anyone who has ever felt or even thought of the pain of losing a loved one knows that there is nothing quite as excruciating. Every pet owner's nightmare is waking up and finding that his/her beloved one has been taken. Across Southeast Asia, this is a reality for millions of dogs and cats that get stolen and killed for the dog and cat meat trade. Please support our campaign against this horrible crime http://bit.ly/DogAndCatMeat


Students Learn How to Be Heroes for All Animals

PETA's mission statement is that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way: https://www.peta.org/about-peta/


The website the meat industry doesn't want you to see: https://www.meat.org/






Blind kitten sits in a parking lot and wonders how will she survive in this world.

Luckily for Kenshi, Hope For Paws got a call about her, and things turned around quickly once JoAnn Wiltz and Katie McKittrick arrived.


I really hope this will help convince you to join us with a small donation: https://www.HopeForPaws.org Two days after the rescue, the mom, dad and the two siblings were captured too. The mom and dad never had human contact, so Loreta Hernandez and Jessica Holguin got them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and released. They are fed daily, and they are happy. It is important to understand that there are THREE MILLION feral cats in Los Angeles and it's a real challenge. The best we can do is to try and get as many as possible fixed. Kitten season is almost here, and it's just a nightmare to be born to these conditions and I feel so sad for the ones we never hear about.


If you would like to see a longer version that includes the surgical procedure, you can see it here: https://rumble.com/user/HopeForPaws - it's not for everybody...the surgery shows the removal of the eyes, but it really brings you closer to the things they have to deal with.


Kenshi was adopted to the most amazing home - you just have to see this kitten with the dogs at the end! Kung Lao and Raiden are still looking for a home, and if you would like to adopt them, please contact our friends at: https://www.KittyBungalow.org Thanks for sharing our videos with your friends who LOVE cats :-) Eldad




Rescue TV, Dehli, Hemingway, Miomojo, Felida Big Cat Centre, Lionsrock & Wildlife Aid TV is Live!

  • Writer: Don Lichterman
    Don Lichterman
  • May 1, 2020
  • 11 min read
The SAN Rescue Network, Wildlife Aid TV, Official PETA TV, Flying Fur Animal Rescue, Animals Asia, ASPCA, Hope For PAWS, Beagle Freedom Project...
Wildlife Aid TV Live!
Two BABY BIRDS fall out of their nest during phone call!

Lucy Kells, our former head vet nurse, had quite the surprise on a recent phone call with Simon! Whilst discussing Lucy's new life with husband Sean in Portugal, two young bluets fell out of their nest and landed right in front of her! Grabbing her phone to film, Lucy and Sean set about trying to return the two youngsters to their nest...

This video is all you need to see today!

As you know, Dehli fell ill after the loss of her brother Rhadja at the end of 2019. This huge change in her life resulted in a lot of stress, which was not only expressed mentally but also physically.


She fell nauseous and became, also due to her advanced age, weaker. Our team at the FELIDA Big Cat Centre, therefore, brought her to another ‘special care enclosure’, where she could be monitored more closely and was further away from the strong and confident lions who suddenly, without Rhadja, were quite intimidating to her. Thanks to intensive and specialised care over the last few months, Dehli was able to make an impressive recovery!


This strong old lady was even doing so well lately, that we decided to bring her back to her former enclosure so she has more space again to roam around. However, we made some very important adaptions so she is no longer surrounded by lions Masoud, Terez and Bobby, and only has Lenci as a neighbour opposite of her. We also made her some new platforms and hiding places which she greatly enjoys! Her old, yet new enclosure is not finished yet and we are still doing reconstructions to a second part that she can access once this has been completed. But to see Dehli so happy already makes our day!

Meet our leopards at Lionsrock

Tulani and Mike were both rescued and socialised at our LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. Tulani was hand raised at a safari park and Mike was captured from the wild.

#ThreeBearsRescue - Quarantine week one.

Alice, Bân and James are through their first week in quarantine at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre. Sarah and our bear care team are getting to know their personalities and earning their trust. Quarantine is one of the most vital stages in a rescued bear's rehabilitation and we've got over 20 years experience in how to provide the best care possible. None of this would be possible however without your support. We'll continue to keep you updated with their progress, their lives so far have been no fairy tale and their behaviour indicates a traumatic life up until now. With your help we will do our very best to give them the happily ever after they so deserve.


To support Alice, Bân and James and all of our work for animals in Asia, please make a regular donation today: www.animalsasia.org/threebearsrescue

Bears love hanging out

There's nothing a rescued bear likes more than playing with hanging enrichment in their enclosure. Thanks to the brilliant support of Italian ethical fashion brand Miomojo these bears are having a great time hanging out with each other! We're incredibly grateful for the support of Miomojo and their customers, and we absolutely love their cruelty free bags and accessories.

Arinita Sandilya: Leopard Sighted 40 Miles from Taj Mahal Amidst Covid Lockdown; WSOS & Forest Dept. Rescue & Release Leopard in the Wild

While the world has come to a complete standstill due to the Coronavirus outbreak, nature seems to be reclaiming her territory. All around the world, there have been reported incidents of wild animals venturing into cities as pollution levels have decreased, public spaces are lying deserted and human encounters have reduced. This has in turn given animals an opportunity to venture beyond their usual territory.

In India, there have been reports of a Malabar civet roaming the streets in Kozhikode, Kerala, a massive Nilgai (Blue-bull) wandering outside Noida’s GIP Mall, a spotted deer running across a deserted lane in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and even a Leopard making a rare appearance in the heart of Chandigarh city.

A similar incident took place in Govardhan town located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh earlier this week. A full grown leopard was seen walking on the street, right in the middle of town! It’s not everyday that one spots a leopard in their neighbourhood and the local residents were rightfully worried for their safety when faced by one in such close proximity. 

By nature, most wild animals are shy, and their primary instinct is to avoid contact with humans. Leopards are even more elusive when it comes to confrontations with humans. It was understandable for the big cat to be stressed out and scared as well, after its presence sent out a wave of panic and it rushed to seek refuge inside a culvert nearby.

Taking quick action, the locals alerted the Forest Department who reached out to the Wildlife SOS team operating out of the Agra base, requesting the deployment of a rapid response unit at the location to avert a human-wildlife conflict situation. Equipping themselves with safety nets, a trap cage and Personal protective equipment (PPE), an eight-member team from Wildlife SOS led by Dr. Yaduraj Khadpekar, Assistant Director – Veterinary and Research immediately set out for Govardhan town. In the meantime, Shri K Praveen Rao, Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Raghunath Mishra, Division Forest Officer Mathura arrived on site to access the situation.

The leopard was inside a culvert which made the rescue quite challenging. [Photo (c) Wildlife SOS/Mradul Pathak]

Dr. Yaduraj Khadpekar, Assistant Director – Veterinary and Research explained that operations like this can be quite nerve-racking as the team has to exercise caution while approaching such a large and powerful feline. We decided to follow a more careful approach by using food bait to lure it into a trap cage. After cordoning off the area, the team set up safety nets and placed two trap cages provided by Etawah Lion Safari and Wildlife SOS, on both ends of the narrow culvert.   

According to Baiju Raj MV, Director – Conservation Projects, Wildlife SOS, the rescue operation was quite a challenge as it was difficult to pinpoint the exact location of the leopard while also ensuring that it wouldn’t get further agitated. Moreover, the rescuers had to ensure that they were taking appropriate health and safety measures against COVID-19, throughout the operation. 

The Leopard was finally rescued after a 10 hour long operation by Wildlife SOS & the UP Forest Department. [Photo (c) Wildlife SOS/Mradul Pathak]

After a nearly ten hour long wait, the leopard finally emerged from its temporary refuge, walking straight into one of the cages. Following an order issued by Shri Sunil Pandey, IFS – PCCF (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, the leopard was transferred to Saharanpur where it was released in the Shivalik forest range.

Talking about the rescue operation, Shri K Praveen Rao, Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests of the UPFD expressed his relief to see that the leopard was safe and able to return to its natural habitat. He applauded our team for their timely response and for assisting the Forest Department in the rescue. He further stated that there have been increased wildlife sightings due to the lockdown as usually leopard sightings in these areas is rare.

Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder & CEO Wildlife SOS explained that the depletion of the leopards natural prey base and habitat due to encroachment and deforestation forces them to seek out easily available prey such as poultry and livestock in human settlements. This often leads to human-leopard conflicts which have violent and brutal consequences for both humans and wildlife.

Over the years, we have assisted the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department with several rescue operations and are grateful for their support. Wildlife SOS is continuing to work round the clock to provide essential service and protect the community and wildlife in distress, amidst the nationwide lockdown.

Smriti Suri: Saving Lives During Covid-19: Wildlife SOS’ Heroes

As the Covid-19 pandemic is overtaking countries, in its wake governments are taking the strictest measures to ensure loss of life is as minimal as possible. To avoid the novel disease that is transmitted through human contact and has no known cure, movement has been restricted with police forces deployed to ensure strict measures. The Government of India has also issued a nationwide lockdown, shutting down borders between states, local public transportation systems including metro, buses, autos and cabs, and all passenger carrying trains of the Indian Railways. In turbulent times however, humanity shines through and heroes emerge; our rescuers continue to be out in the streets every day, providing assistance to wild animals and communities. There is no resting when it comes to conservation and our rescuers embody that spirit. They are dedicated and willing to put their lives at risk to continue to rescue monkeys, birds, snakes and other reptiles in pan India in the midst of the Coronavirus lockdown!

The NGO’s 24 hour animal rescue hotlines continue in the midst of a nationwide lockdown. From injured monkeys to a wide variety of snakes finding themselves in people’s homes to a wounded Coppersmith Barbet, our heroes are working round the clock to provide essential services and protect communities and wildlife in distress.

A 5 feet long Royal snake was found trapped in the IG office! The organisation’s 24-hour helplines continue to operate and have responded to an average of over 80 calls in Agra, Delhi and Vadodara since the lockdown was enforced. In Agra, amongst the many rescues were a Coppersmith Barbet that was found injured in Khandari Colony, a Wolf snake that was found stuck between a door in Sikandara and another snake was found inside a house in Runakta. One cobra was rescued from a storage room in a house in Shamshabad, while one Rat snake was rescued from a doctor’s house in Dayalbagh. A 5 feet long Royal snake was found trapped in the IG office in Baluganj a couple of days ago, and despite it being midnight, rescuers reached the location with requisite equipment within minutes!

A Coppersmith Barbet was rescued by Wildlife SOS.

In Delhi, our teams have rescued 4 Wolf snakes from Najafgarh, Pitam Nagar, Tilak Nagar and Sarita Vihar, monkeys from almost every area of the city, a Black kite from Tyagaraj Marg, and a couple of injured peacocks from Greater Kailash. Apart from this, the team has also come to the rescue of a venomous 4-foot-long cobra that found itself stuck in a scooter by a temple priest along with a civet cat, rat snake and a wolf snake in various parts of the city. Our rescue team in Gujarat has also been extremely busy rescuing birds, reptiles, monkeys and crocodiles in the time of the lockdown! The rescuers provided aid to 10 Cobra snakes, 5 Rat snakes, 2 vipers and 2 Banded Kukri snakes since the lockdown started. Apart from that, the team has also assisted over many bird rescues including pigeons, kites, sparrows, parrots and Koyal. The team has also rescued and rehabilitated crocodiles, monkeys, cats and squirrels in the past two weeks.

The rescuers have been stepping out every day and travelling long distances between locations within the cities. Schedules around the centres have been drastically changed to accommodate the finite resources at hand, while essential staff like rescuers and keepers continues duty on the ground, without resting. Keeping with health and safety guidelines, all rescue staff have access to gloves, face masks, alcohol based hand sanitizers and other necessary equipment to stay safe.

Wildlife SOS rescuers are continuing on their mission of saving every life in need, despite the nationwide shutdown.

These are trying times and it is best to stay indoors and stay safe by following guidelines set by the government. While we are trying our best to ensure no rescue calls goes unanswered, please remember it’s essential to remain sensitive to the plight of people and animals during this crisis. You can support Wildlife SOS’ rescue efforts by donating face masks, hand sanitizers, fruits and vegetables, grains etc. through their 24 hour helplines (Delhi NCT: +91-9871963535, Agra: +91-9917109666 & Vadodara: +91-9825011117).

During Spring and early summer it’s pretty common to find orphaned baby birds, squirrels, and rabbits.

Thankfully, there are rescuers who are professionals and know exactly what to do to help these animals. However, Spring has arrived just as a pandemic is sweeping the world. This means people need to maintain their distance from each other and are not to go outside unless it’s for essential duties. This makes it difficult for rescuers to do their job well and rescue as many orphaned baby animals as possible.


St. Louis Public Radio reports that Wild Bird Rehabilitation cares for more than 2,000 songbirds each year during this time and eventually releases them back to the wild. However, normally there are dozens of volunteers to help care for the birds. Due to the pandemic, they’ve had to cut down to their core group of five staff members. “Volunteers are still helping from afar, answering phones and caring for some baby birds in their homes,” but native bird species must remain at the facility.


Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center is dealing with the same issues. Volunteers usually make up 95 percent of their workforce and now that they are trying to save animals in midst of the pandemic. Volunteers cannot work as they used to, in any organizations, because they’d be endangering their own health and others.


It’s important to keep in mind that many times people think they’ve found orphaned wildlife, but really the nest or babies might have just been left alone in a safe spot for a few hours at a time by their mothers. Please read the Humane Society’s guide to understanding if a wild animal actually does need your help. There are signs to look out for and this is not a good time to overwhelm animal rescues and organizations with misinformation.

The Arrow Fund has an amazing update on a beautiful little dog, and we are so excited to see him on the mend!

Last year we learned about Hemingway, a puppy brought into a shelter in a lifeless, lethargic condition by owners who had no idea what to do with him and decided to surrender him when he most needed help. He was due to be euthanized because he was so unwell and it would cost so much to treat him.


The Arrow Fund, being the wonderful people that they are, stepped in to literally save Hemingway’s life despite already being stretched to capacity. Even knowing Hemingway might not make it because of the awful Parvo he was suffering from, they couldn’t bear to abandon him.


And look what all that loving care and attention, along with vital medical treatment, has done for this beautiful dog!


Hemingway is recovering well. He is still being monitored carefully because of his Parvo and not yet ready for adoption, but look what a difference all that care has made! He’s made himself quite at home with his foster family and is thriving!

Hemingway insists on cleanliness, jumping in the shower in his foster home whenever he can! Or maybe it is more the case that he is truly an affectionate little boy that follows his foster mom literally everywhere, not wanting to leave her side.

Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team

One of the most commonly asked questions for our Animal Rescue Team is, “How can I volunteer?” Our team has—and relies on—a strong network of volunteers to help us make a real difference for animals in rescue and disaster relief work. We truly depend on them to help us get this important, lifesaving work done.

One of the most common mistakes prospective volunteers make is waiting until a natural or man-made disaster strikes to begin the application process and to begin proper training and preparation for becoming an Animal Rescue Team volunteer. Unfortunately, by then, it’s too late. If you want to volunteer, it’s important to apply before a disaster. If you get everything done early, you, like our many other volunteers, will be ready to deploy when animals need our help.

I can’t speak enough to the impact people feel from saving animals in need. If you want to make a difference, this is a way to do it. I encourage you to start your application today. With hurricane season on the horizon, our team will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice - The Humane Society of the United States


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