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Mae govannen, Elen sila lumenn omentilmo.
Anything And Everything That I Can Possibly Think Of
Villa Lobos Rescue Center Continued
Mae govannen, Elen sila lumenn omentilmo.


A Bit About Villa Lobos Rescue Center


VRC works ceaselessly to give Pit Bulls another chance in life. Each and EVERY dog taken in, gets spayed or neutered, and given any medical treatment necessary. We work patiently to re-acclimatize fearful dogs to the loving care of a human, so that they may eventually be adopted. In some cases, these dogs have never had a kind word or touch, and it is a slow process. After determining temperaments and compatibility factors, we begin that long search for the perfect home.

Unfortunately Pit Bulls are their own worst enemy – their loyalty and devotion make them the perfect victim. Have we already forgotten about Petey? He was the loyal ring eyed dog of the Lil Rascals. Yes, Petey was a Pit Bull! You see the dogs themselves haven’t changed – we have!

We’ve turned these All American Family dogs into the killing machines of the ’90′s. It is our responsibility to turn this around. We owe it to them. After all, aren’t they man’s best friend?

In August 2012, Villalobos Rescue Center (VRC) had a life changing experience. We moved our entire operation from Los Angeles County, Calif, where we had been residing for almost 20 years to….New Orleans, Louisiana. This decision took us almost a year to implement but it was our rescue efforts during Hurricane Katrina that just kept resonating in our mind and heart.

The need for helping Pit Bulls in the state of Louisiana is overwhelming. Though we expected it, we never thought it would be this bad. Because we are now centrally located in the heart of the city of New Orleans (9th Ward), the never ending flow of stray and unwanted Pit Bulls has now become an every day occurrence.

Our normal average population of 150 (give or take) dogs here is quickly increasing. And as much as we wish it was just a matter "saying no", this is not the case here. Dogs tied to our front gates, turned loose on our street, dogs chained up and abandoned in empty lots where houses once stood prior to Katrina….this is now our daily routine. Vet bills have doubled and it is obviously taking more staff on hand to take care of the dogs.

The city of New Orleans and its people have been great to us. We couldn't be happier. But the plight of the Pit Bull is desperate here and we need to step up our manpower and our resources. Bringing our current California dogs to the "friendliest city in America" was the best thing that's ever happened to them. But its the ones here in the city now that DESPERATELY need our help.

Despite having our own TV show on Animal Planet, it's still unfortunately not enough. The number of Pit Bulls in this city that need help are greater than what we can provide through our TV reality series. They say it takes an entire town to save one boy……but in this case it's going to take an entire army to save one Pit Bull. Please continue to help us fight the fight.

From the historic French Quarter…. to the murky waters of the bayou, the Pit Bulls of Louisiana need us…and we need you. And in a city that was so forgotten back in 2005, let's make sure that the people and the pets of New Orleans never feel that hopelessness again. From L.A. to LA. – Villalobos Rescue Center has found their new home. Now let's make sure we can do the same for Man's Best Friend.


Villa Lobos Facts


1. Our average adoption rate is about 5 dogs a month.

2. It costs $1000/day to run Villalobos Rescue Center

3. We go through 2100 lbs. plus, of dog food a week

4. "Unfortunately" we are the largest Pit Bull facility in the world with a daily average of 150 dogs.

5. The name "Villalobos" means House of Wolves (in Spanish) as we started off as a wolf rescue back in the early 90's. We then became a Pit Bull rescue in 1994 and decided to keep the name smile

6. Now that we are located in Louisiana, the majority of the dogs we are rescuing have HEARTWORM and our IMMEDIATE out of pocket expense is an average of $700.00 per dog. This is for spaying/neutering, shots, microchipping and heartworm treatment.


If You Wonder If There's A Blog


http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/about/meet-the-crew/pit-bulls-parolees-this-is-how-we-roll-music-video/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/new-york-fighting-dogs-need-our-help/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/mando-and-o-my-dogz/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/check-out-the-new-site/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/dog-walking-our-most-popular-volunteer-program/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/first-adoption-of-2011/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/tias-season-finale-party/

http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/blog/roxy-from-rhode-island/


Quel fara, Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle.


Nessa Fara
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