'Waiting for Change'

A memorial tribute to Ace and all dogs who are failed by prejudice, ignorance and unfair canine legislation which allows the killing of named breeds and types of dog, simply because they look a certain way.

Make the world a better place, help to end Breed Specific Legislation.

You can read the story of what happened to Ace on this link -

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2011/11/detroit_animal_control_eu...

Quote ''The story began last week when the emaciated pit bull wandered into an Ace Hardware store at McNichols and Cameron, where it was picked up by Detroit Animal Control officers.

State law requires the city to hold strays for four days before euthanizing dangerous dogs or transferring adoptable pets to the Michigan Humane Society. Animal control does not consider pit bulls adoptable, however, and standing policy calls for euthanasia after expiration of the waiting period.''

''It's more than just about Ace, because the abuse or neglect of a dog, man's most loyal companion, is a symptom of a sick world.''
Paul Killington
November 2011

Our grateful thanks to Janice Tyrrell for the art work for 'Waiting for Change'. We would also like to thank the dedicated life savers in rescue shelters world wide, who have provided photographs of dogs in need of good homes and those who sadly didn't make it to a new, happy life. Thank you to everyone who speaks out against BSL and gives their time and expertise to defend dogs and owners at the mercy of unfair and cruel canine legislation.

For a better way, please take a look at Calgary, their shining example is worth sharing -

http://network.bestfriends.org/11114/news.aspx

Music: 'Waiting for Change'
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
All Rights Reserved
(mcps) ASCAP
12.11.11

http://www.maria-daines.com

Footnote: Other photographs via google images belong to their rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended. This video is for raising awareness with the intention of helping to save lives.

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[quicksilver3x3]

So horribly betrayed by this species of ours, what a terrible failure. People don't even come close to deserving their sweet loyalty. Thank you Maria, beautiful work here. In the midst of all this, profiting breeders should be considered criminals, not just people doing business.

[JacksHounds]

Absolutely beautiful tribute to Ace and countless other innocents. Great video with a powerful song that brilliantly drives home the message as always xx

[PINEPUPPY]

This is easily one of the best projects you have ever done. The whole package: The great, relevant and timely hi rez pics, the heartfelt lyrics and their passionate delivery, and the musical arrangement which has put Paul into a new realm of creative genius. This is new musical ground. Dynamic, creative, and epic in it's expansion from it's sensitive beginnings to it's near anthemesque crescendo and candlelight ending. This is just brilliant you guys. Awesome work.

Standing ovation from here!

[Dobeeda]

So beautiful,so sad... and unfortunately so necessary... When will the world learn that love crosses all boundaries,species,type and does not accept breed,colour,race as an obstacle. One day hopefully before it's too late EVERYONE will realise the folly of their ways and accept all species,breeds,races are equal and all have a right to life....with quality,acceptance and tolerance. Thank you to all of you who are already on that road of learning and are working so hard for the change...

[rayshipley420]

You say that the "video is for raising awareness only with the intention of helping to save lives." I only wish that it was that easy.