Let's Rescue "Pet Rescue by Judy" a Central Florida Icon

http://www.PetRescueByJudy.rescuegroups.com
Extreme Makeover Petition site:
http://www.petitiononline.com/sep2007/petition-sign.html

Judy Sarullo, an animal rescuer in Central Florida for over 15 years, lost her kennel 18 months ago due to a zoning issue. Since then she has had to rely on a network of foster homes and dedicated volunteers. Despite these limitations, she finds homes for over 1,500 cats and dogs a year. Now, however, she is facing a new threat that may mean the demise of this vital Central Florida resource. Orange County Code Enforcement has found her in violation of code and given her six months to come into compliance or face fines of $250/day. Since Code Enforcement will not tell her in what way she is "out of compliance" this essentially means Judy has to move or shut down her rescue!

Judy has six months to relocate and is asking communities in the tri-county area to offer suggestions. She is searching for a small parcel of land, zoned for industrial use, that has power and water to it and can be fenced! More importantly, she wants to relocate to an area whose community will welcome her and her cause.

For those of you who are against euthanasia, against the "catch and kill" cycle of some pounds, and against gassing shelters, please know that Judy has saved many dogs and cats from these situations. Many organizations have rescued animals from gassing shelters and transported animals directly to Judy's rescue, who are then placed in the loving homes of her foster families, until adoptions are made.

Judy's contributions to the community have been profound, not only to the animals she has saved, but to the families that have adopted her animals, who have found their forever pet.

Please join us by commenting on this video so we can design a plan that works for all.

To date, Pet Rescue by Judy has rescued, dalmations, pugs, dobermans, chows, pit bulls, mixed breeds, old english sheep dogs, border collie mixes, terriers, bearded collies, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas, Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Mastiffs, Dashchunds, Yorkshire Terriers, Cairne Terriers, Rat Terriers, Pomeranians, Puggles, Cockapoos, Poodles, Wired Hair Terriers, St. Bernards, Swiss Mountain Dogs,Greyhounds, labadoodles, Akitas, Huskies, Coonhounds, Bulldogs, American Eskimos, Foxhounds, Staffordshire Terriers, Water Spaniels, Australian Cattle dogs, Australian Shepherds, Basenjis, Beagles, Tervurens, Pointers, Bernese Mountain dogs, Bichon Frise, Bloodhounds, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Bouvier des Flanders, Brittany Spaniels, Corgis, Chinese Crested, Chow Chows, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Setters, Spitz, Schnauzers, Gordon Setters, Great Pyrenees, Griffons, Havanese, Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Jack Russells, Japanese Chin Spaniels, Keeshonds, King Charles Spaniels, Heelers, Lhasa Apsos, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dogs, Maltese, Manchester Terriers, MinPins, Miniature Pinschers, Newfoundlands, Norfolk Terriers, Norwegian Elkhounds, Norwich Terriers, Papillons, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Schipperkes, Scottish Terriers, Shar-Peis Shiba Inu, Siberian Huskies, Silky Terriers, Standard Poodles, Whippets, Wiredhaired Fox Terriers,.... She's rescued every cat imaginable ~ Siamese, Himalayans, Snowshoe, Domestic Short Medium and Long Hair, Hemmingways, Persians, Ragdolls, Tabbies, Exotic Longhairs, Russian Blues, ! She doesn't want to stop now.

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[prbj]

Please encourage everyone to sign the Extreme Home Makeover petition, linked from our website. And if you know a person, business, or organization that can help us buiild a no-kill shelter, please let them know about us. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3). This is a great PR opportunity, a chance to save lives, and a tax deduction. What more could you ask!!!!

[prbj]

The problems of our rescue are only a microcosm of the problem in our country. Too many areas have given in to the "easy solution" of kill shelters. We CAN be a NO-KILL nation. Nathan Winograd and the No Kill Advocacy Center have have successfully helped cities and counties around the country convert to a no kill philosophy in a matter of months, saving lives and taxpayers' money. It is attainable! It just requires community support. Look them up on the web ~ it will give you hope!

[prbj]

Thank you for the support! If you have any ideas, please share them with us through our website. And encourage EVERYONE to sign the Extreme Home Makeover petition. Although we initially limited it to Florida Resident, we hope that national support will demonstrate to the powers-that-be that this would be a show that would touch hearts everywhere!

[ubachyt]

That is a beautiful video, what can people do to help?

[prbj]

We are asking for ideas, donations, calls to politicians or others who can help, and most of all we hare hoping that someone can donate industrial zoned land in Seminole County. And please sign the Extreme Home Makeover petition, whether you are a Florida resident or not. If the producers see national interest, maybe they will follow through. Thank you so much!

[phamtom613]

I used to be in animal rescue myself and I know how much work, self-sacrifice, and dedication it takes! I will definitely spread the word. I'm appalled at News Channel 13 and will let them know how I feel. SPCA is great but are very recognized already. The little rescues need all the help they can get. Judy- I hope everything works out, keep the faith!!

[prbj]

Thank you for your positive words. They are what keep us going! We appreciate the work of the SPCA but, goodness, as you say, they already have high recognition and funding. There are so many small rescues struggling every day, making a difference in the lives of those they touch!

[reckless1962]

To help, please click on "About this Video" for more information and web links. Thanks! Gisele

[taffymom]

I know that the big pet stores ask you if you want to donate $1 at the cash register and does anyone know where that money goes? Can any nonprofit apply for it? I saw a sign on the front of Petco and it said they collected all this money for animals so I just wonder who gets that and can Judy apply for any of that?

[lukeandtally]

My rescues aren't pets they are family members and I couldn't thank the rescues enough for making the effort to save them and eventually leading them to me. No home is complete without the pitter patter of little paws or claws!

[mrskarenkatz]

May 21, 2011 RAPTURE, NO MORE SALVATION.  we can know dot com

[muzicloverz]

my fav 1:14

[mytwoberners]

I wish someone would put Rescues by Judy out of business. A couple of years ago I paid two-hundred dollars for an old dog from her. The dog came with a 'clean' bill of heath by the vet that Judy used at the time. After 'Scruffy' was examined by my vet and an ortho vet it was determined that both hips needed replaced and both front knees needed replaced. Judy's adoption app. claimed she would take her dogs back but she refused to help me and she refused to take the dog back. SHAME ON YOU JUDY!!!

[chargermopar]

This is typical for Florida. I think we need to get after these code enforcement departments and stop the theft they are doing. It seems like the whole state is infected with this relentless desire to micro-manage your lives and steal all your money.

[luluandlolly]

Two Paws Up! Checked out your website, looks like you're going strong ... I'm trying to push the message of how AWESOME rescue pets are, I posted my latest work as a video response here (hopefully it posts). Launched my video two days ago in honor of Anniversary of Katrina -- I know you pulled 100 dogs out after the Storm. I'm at LuluAndLolly (dot com) -- come see what i'm up to -- Please use my work to help spread the message that rescue dogs ROCK -- I think we'll help draw people in that way!

[datasouth]

The video along w/the music brings you to tears.I wish you could live out here where I live.Bunnell,fl. "Daytona north".It's rural area.Most land is at least one acre.Good luck, and God bless.

[navkfl]

My son is now ready for a dog. We have a cat. We've researched every breed imaginable. Recently we've been going to petsmart and petsupermarket to see the pets by Judy...we've decided to rescue a dog in need - at least one. What an amazing rescue Judy runs...my son wants to be a vet and as soon as he is old enough he wants to volunteer at Pet Rescue by Judy. Let's save this amazing NO KILL rescue! For the pets, for our children.

[shipshull1]

i became teary eyed. our furry friends deserve better! all of my cats & dogs have been adopted. mixed breeds. i don't have a pedigree, so i'm not concerned. my boxer x is going on 15 years and is still the athlete. thanks for being here.