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Every year in Maricopa County, AZ 50,000 + dogs and cats are put to death. Newspaper, Craigs List, Mall and corner puppy mills are a huge part of this problem. PLEASE SEND THIS VIDEO TO YOUR FRIENDS. Please adopt your next best friend from a shelter and SAVE A LIFE.

This video is to help everyone in Maricopa County, Arizona understand just how dire the situation is here. This is NOT a slam on Animal Control and their choices in regards to which animals they select for death, it is to help you understand what animals are dying and why. You may feel outraged about the reasons the animals are being destroyed feeling that the decisions are unjust. The question you need to ask yourself is, "what are you doing to help make it different?" Supporting local animal welfare agencies that help animals from within your own community, ensuring your animals don't breed and committing to your pets for their entire life are the only ways we can change the dynamics of animal welfare. The tone is rather serious and isn't meant to be harsh, but honestly it is hard not to feel like screaming the message from the mountain tops. Maybe then someone will hear their cries and realize that the choices everyone makes in their daily lives in regard to pet acquisition and retention has a ripple effect all the way to the homeless animal shelter. Thank you for watching and passing it on

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Education

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• dogs
• dog
• halo
• halo rescue
• animal shelter

[judypaul1]

great job. so hard to watch. left me crying. i am a volunteer at lost our home pet foundation and do adoptions. i will share this with my entire email list and all of the other rescuer friends that i have. thank you for what you do. judy paul

[halorescue]

Hi Judy-thank you for spreading the message and thank you for taking part in the direct efforts!

[twistedcreation1]

I am a volunteer at the shelter and i think that was a good video to share with people who dont understand. It is hard to go there to see the animals, but i do adopt them out so it helps get you through the day.

[halorescue]

Please come see me when you're there.  Do I already know you? I can't TELL you how much I appreciate all of the volunteers at Animal Control! You guys absolutely make a humongous difference!

[boxerrescue]

Great job Heather!

[halorescue]

thank you!

[MrsUnic0rn]

i shall buy a house with the biggest yard in the world or an empty lot next to my house and adopt lots and lots of dogs i will love them forever.

PS i am holding a charity fashion show and after everything will be auctioned off and all the money will be donated to you <3 (tickets will also charge 1-5$)

[wheelblack35]

c'mon people Adopt those dog's

[funsurprises]

I don't understand how euthanising the strays helps? Is it reducing the population in any way? You say it is to make room for more, but perhaps they would rather be living on the street than dead? I'm just sayin as I live in Thailand, a country that doesn't ever euthanise- even though the dogs are kept in tiny cages and even when they are suffering incredibly, in those situations I think they would rather not be living... So sad, either way really. ADOPT your pets people! & STERILIZE them!

[phxsunman1]

My love Heather. You know how much I love you and everyone at HALO and I think I have told this to you in person but I want to put it in writing. This video CHANGED MY LIFE. It was heartbreaking but I was so proud of myself that I was able to endure this whole video. This video (and you) gave me such strength and admiration for what you do. It opened my eyes in a way I never thought I would be able to see. What you and HALO do everyday is nothing short of miraculous.- Michael Cannon

[4Dancingtrolls]

what makes me feel worse is...I live near this shelter and have been there. I have never adopted there but only because I have 9 animals already at my home. I would feel so horrible working there but as an adult eventually I want to work my way up to become a veterinarian and adopt animals when I have a bigger home and my own choices rather than my parents'. the only animal I have ever bought from a store is one of my four ferrets.

[324raja]

Thank you soooo much this touches me and im only 10, but people like you make me understand!!! keep fighting

[LDC454]

I was linked to this video which was on a link which was on Facebook. I volunteer with several animal rescue groups and currently have 2 foster babies in my home. I just hope one day, there won't be another animal killed because no one wants him. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you do to help speak for the ones that don't have a voice.

[AnneAnsel]

Posted and shared. Dog breeders and irresponsible owners must be stopped. We all need to fight for legislation to make this change.

[Bichons9]

I applaud your work..You are special..Your videos are sad but make me realize that I need to do more to help the animals..ThankYou!!!!

[Bichons9]

Your video is sad but I MAKE myself watch...You are doing such special work and I can't imagine how hard it is for you!!!!