AAPA has saved thousands of animals from ending up in the hands of these animal dealers. An animal dealer does not have to have a large kennel, facility or a big operation to do what they do. Most of them look like your everyday, average person. They make extra money (sometime all their income) by obtaining these animals to sell to a “contact” who then sells them to the “businesses” such as labs, fighting rings, cults, etc. Most of the time these “bunchers” live in a regular house or apartment in a regular neighborhood. People are not aware of their activities because the animals are taken directly to the purchaser.

Funds donated to AAPA are used to pay veterinarian bills, food bills, supplies, and equipment. Receipts are available so that you can see with your own eyes where your money is going --- “to the animals”! Make sure your donations count for them.  Please send your tax-deductible donation to AAPA today and help make a difference!

Yogi 

Yogi is a 10 pound Shihtzu that lived his life being tied to street poles and garbage dumpsters while his “care-taker” spent her nights indulging in drugs.

Sometimes Yogi would be tied up for 24 to 48 hours before she would “remember” to go get him.  He had no means of getting food or water, but even worse he was put in danger, subjected to loud noise, no shelter, cold-windy rainy nights and possible abuse.

We took Yogi to the vet.  He needed to be neutered, had skin and eye infections was matted and filthy.  After he was cleaned up and medically treated, Yogi was adopted by a loving family in Orange County, California. The family had adopted a Shihtzu from us about 8 years ago, and when they heard Yogi’s story, they knew they had to have him. I visited Yogi a few days after his adoption.  He is very happy, and loves being a “bed bum” with his new brother “Buddy.” 

When I thanked them for taking in Yogi, they replied, “God gave him to us for a reason.”  I agree – just as the Lord brought these people to us for a reason.

Gizmo

“Gizmo” is a small, black Persian cat who was living in the streets, near the Mexican border.

When we got Gizmo, he had a bad case of mange.  He was malnourished, had every parasite a cat could possibly have, a bad upper respiratory condition, and infection in both eyes. 

After months of treatment, and lots of tender loving care, Gizmo is feeling and looking much better.  Although we are still battling his respiratory ailment due to months (maybe years) of no treatment, he is unable to go up for adoption at this point.  But until then, he is very content, warm, well-fed and loved every day with one of A.A.P.A.’s volunteers.  He will be safe forever.

Without donations, we would be unable to treat Gizmo and give him a chance at a happy life.

Please help more animals that are currently in need of help like Gizmo.

Holly

“Holly” is a small white terrier that was turned into the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter when her owner was admitted into a mental hospital.  An employee at the hospital contacted us to tell us what had happened to their patient’s dog.

Our volunteer went down to the shelter the next day to retrieve the dog.  The supervisor at the shelter was kind enough to “waive all fees” when she found out who we were, and that we were helping to find the dog a home; and, one week later, a new loving home was given to Holly.

We know this family from years ago, and we knew they were in need of a furry family member, since they were still grieving over the death of their golden Retriever.  Holly is a wonderful addition to the family, and very loved.

Often, I drive by the house on my daily outings, and see Holly’s face in the window, waiting for her “brother” to come home from school.

Jack & Chiquita

Jack and Chiquita are two Chihuahua mixes whose lives were about to turn from bad to worse.

Fortunately, a concerned neighbor made a phone call to A.A.P.A.  The neighbor revealed to us that the house across the street from her was known to be a “drug house.”  She knew the two little dogs were living in filth, and the boyfriend of the woman who owned the dogs was abusing them.  Two days prior to the neighbor’s call to us, she saw the boyfriend kick Chiquita in the side of the head.

She told us the police were coming that day to evict them from the property, and the woman said she was just going to abandon the dogs at the house.  That is exactly what she did.

Chiquita was locked in a back bedroom, screaming from confusion and fear.  Jack was running up and down the street in a frantic, and panicky behavior.  It took several hours to catch him, and volunteers were able to rescue Chiquita.

The next day, they were brought to our veterinarian.  We found out that they had skin problems --- sercoptic mange.  Chiquita had a bump, and slightly swollen eye, from being kicked.

Both of them were afraid and shy of volunteers, but it didn’t take long before they realized they were in safe hands, and within a few days, they leaped into our arms.

Although they only weigh between 5 and 6 pounds, they are ruling the roost – showing our big dogs whose boss!

They are now ready to be adopted to a loving person, or family, who will keep them warm, safe, and loved for the rest of their lives.

Schnoodle

“Schnoodle” is an exotic shorthair Persian that was used to making someone money.  After she was “used up”, and all her babies sold for profit, Schnoodle was on her way to be euthanized.  A.A.P.A. intervened and was able to place her with one of our volunteers.

She is one of the most affectionate, loving, friendly cats we have ever had.  She loves, and craves love.  If she’s not on you, she’s right next to you.  We are thrilled to have her in our family.

Cocoa

Cocoa is a 10-year-old Doxie that was going to be euthanized because one of her owners decided he no longer wanted a dog.  This was Cocoa’s third home, and from the moment I met her, I was in love.  I cannot understand how anyone could give up such a precious member of the family.

Cocoa was adopted to a senior citizen, who had been lonely for the past three months since the death of her little terrier, “Trixie.”

Cocoa and her new “mom”, Lani, are best friends, and Cocoa will never be unwanted again.

P.S.  Cocoa doesn’t know it, but we know she loves chasing and fetching rubber balls, and A.A.P.A. has two brand new soft rubber balls to be delivered for her Christmas stocking.

Grace & Joey

Grace (mom), and son Joey, came to us when a breeder decided she no longer wanted them.  Mom’s babies were born with hernias and could not be sold for profit.

A.A.P.A. paid to have Joey’s hernia fixed, and we had both mom and son spayed and neutered.

They were adopted, together, to a couple in South Orange County, where they are now members of the family instead of “objects for profit.”  Some people may disagree with us for saying that, but if the breeder loved them as family, she would have kept them, regardless of making money.

Over ten million animals are euthanized every year, shelters, and organizations, are over-loaded with cats and dogs.  There is not one good reason anyone should be breeding.

Elmo and Elma Say “Go Vegetarian”

AAPA volunteers rescued “Elmo and Elma” from an Emu ranch.  Emus are raised at the ranch to be slaughtered for the sale and profit of their meat and oil.

These birds are so amazing.  You can see how intelligent, sweet and sensitive they are when watching how they communicate with each other, as well as with humans, and other animals.  One of our horses was with the Emus for about two weeks, until we were able to move her to a bigger piece of land where she could run.  Although the horse was much happier, Elmo and Elma ran around and squawked for days, looking for her.  Volunteers had to sleep in their pen for several nights until the Emus calmed down.  Now, they are bonded to us humans and are not missing the horse. 

Contrary to some people’s beliefs, animals do have the same feelings and emotions as we do.  They feel fear, pain, sorrow, loneliness, happiness, and contentment----and, yes, they do miss their companions (human or animal) when separated.

Animals were not put here to be used, abused, and treated like inanimate objects for man to make money.  You can start helping our animal friends by changing two simple things in your life:

1)      Lower, or omit, the consumption of meat and animal products

2)      Buy only cruelty-free products, meaning, products that are not tested on animals, and those that do not contain animal ingredients ---- such as Emu oil 

Click on to AAPA’s favorite cruelty-free and vegan products to get you started.

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