The Humane Society has released a national, eight-month investigation and have discovered that Petland stores in multiple states are marketing dogs from cruel puppy mills to unsuspecting dog buyers.
Many people don't realize that the unseen victims are the mommy dogs who are forced to live their entire lives behind bars. They live without exercise, socialization or ever being a part of a loving family. They don't get to even see the outside of their cages.
The Humane Society is committed to stopping puppy mill cruelty, but they need all our help.
Tell Petland to Stop Selling Puppies -- Watch This Video, Then Take Action
YOU can also act locally by contacting a Petland franchise near you and discussing your concerns about puppy mills. Below are a few locations and you can go here to search for more:
Petland Altamonte Springs
924 W. State Road 436
Suite 1800
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407-682-7387
Petland Leesburg
10601 US Hwy. 441
Unit E3-E5
Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: 352-323-1580
Petland Orlando East
453 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828
Phone: 407-273-8839
Petland Orlando Lake Fredrica
3920 S. Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32822
Phone: 407-381-5777
Thursday, November 20, 2008
cuddly kitten needs a home
A little itty bitty kitten, about 7 to 8 weeks old, was wandering outside a vet's office near the road. They will keep it there for a couple days, but someone will have to come pick it up and take it somewhere. Friends are still waiting to hear back from the rescue groups and time is running out.
Can anyone out there give this adorable kitten a loving home? Or do you know anyone who might be able to help? Please contact us via email at revitalizeorlando@gmail.com
AAAAAaaaaaawwwwwwww!!!!
Can anyone out there give this adorable kitten a loving home? Or do you know anyone who might be able to help? Please contact us via email at revitalizeorlando@gmail.com
AAAAAaaaaaawwwwwwww!!!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thank you for sharing and playing at the Park!
Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who made it out on Saturday for our Annual Picnic in the Park. The weather forecast anticipated rain, but it did not stop us from gathering together for this fun filled day. Turns out it didn't rain at all and we had absolutely beautiful weather! We really enjoyed everything, from painting, coloring, puzzles and potato sack races. It's always wonderful to come together.....friends and family of all ages...for this great cause. Thank you so much for joining us and for the donations. We will be shipping out care packages within the next couple of weeks.
Hope to see more of your beautiful smiles next year. :)
Check out the photos!
Much Love,
Ami and Jess
Hope to see more of your beautiful smiles next year. :)
Check out the photos!
Much Love,
Ami and Jess
Friday, November 14, 2008
Picnic in the Park! Langford Park, Tomorrow!
We hope to see you at this year's Picnic in the Park, as the Revitalize Family continues to grow and grow! The weather should be marvelous and the friends bountiful! Plus it's also another opportunity to give donations to our brave soldiers oversees!
If you need donation ideas, check out our blog.
If you need donation ideas, check out our blog.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Revitalize Your Soul - Emotional Health
Recently, my mom shared this with me. She was studying about stress and emotional health, and there are some fundamental points that she broke down for me and my brother to read and remember. These resolutions helped her a lot and they are also a big part of how I want to live my life.
It’s about taking control of your emotions and how you react to everyday situations and experiences. It’s a reminder that we all have a choice. This year has been very challenging for me and almost everyone that I know. I have felt completely lost and trapped within my own emotions, creating claustrophobia in my own skin. I have also seen my own friends and family drowning and indulging in their own pain, losing complete control of the life around them and choosing to be a victim of them selves. It doesn’t have to be this way….we DO have control. It takes a lot of work and practice, but in the end it’s all worth the happiness and peace you can feel inside and out.
Please take the time to read this…I hope it somehow helps you with whatever you struggle with and that it lifts your spirit knowing there is hope and that you can make a change in your own life.
1. Never say bad things about yourself. Look for sources of your unhappiness in elements that can be modified by future actions. Give yourself constructive criticism - what can you do differently next time to get what you want?
2. Compare your reactions, thoughts and feelings with those of friends, family, co-workers and others so you can gauge the appropriateness and relevance of your responses against a suitable norm.
3. Have several close friends with whom you can share feelings, joys and worries. Work at developing, maintaining and expanding your social support networks.
4. Develop a sense of balanced time perspective - be future oriented when there is work to be done, present oriented when the goal is achieved and past oriented to keep in touch with your roots.
5. ALWAYS TAKE FULL CREDIT FOR YOUR SUCCESSES AND HAPPINESS and share positive feelings with other people. Keep an inventory of the qualities that make you feel special and unique - those qualities that you can offer others. Even a shy person can provide a talkative person with the gift of listening. Know your sources of personal strength and available coping resources.
6. When you feel you are losing control over your emotions (emotions can be controlled), DISTANCE yourself from the situation or conflict, projecting your image into the future to gain perspective on what seems to be overwhelming now. Allow yourself to feel and express your emotions, but remember that you are in control.
7. Remember that failure and disappointment are sometimes a blessing in disguise. They tell you that your goal was not right for you, and save you from bigger letdowns later on. LEARN FROM EVERY FAILURE. Acknowledge setbacks by saying "I MADE A MISTAKE" AND MOVE ON. Every accident, misfortune, or violation of your expectations is potentially an opportunity in disguise.
8. IF YOU FEEL YOU CANNOT HELP YOURSELF OR ANOTHER PERSON IN DISTRESS, SEEK THE COUNSEL OF A TRAINED SPECIALIST. In some cases, the problem that appears to be emotional can be physical and vice versa. Remember hwlp I always available.
9. Cultivate healthy pleasures. Take time out and relax, meditate, fly a kite, enjoy hobbies, listen to music that brings you to good places, and pleasurable activities you can do alone and by which you can get in touch with and better yourself.
Much Love and Peace!
~Lovebug
It’s about taking control of your emotions and how you react to everyday situations and experiences. It’s a reminder that we all have a choice. This year has been very challenging for me and almost everyone that I know. I have felt completely lost and trapped within my own emotions, creating claustrophobia in my own skin. I have also seen my own friends and family drowning and indulging in their own pain, losing complete control of the life around them and choosing to be a victim of them selves. It doesn’t have to be this way….we DO have control. It takes a lot of work and practice, but in the end it’s all worth the happiness and peace you can feel inside and out.
Please take the time to read this…I hope it somehow helps you with whatever you struggle with and that it lifts your spirit knowing there is hope and that you can make a change in your own life.
1. Never say bad things about yourself. Look for sources of your unhappiness in elements that can be modified by future actions. Give yourself constructive criticism - what can you do differently next time to get what you want?
2. Compare your reactions, thoughts and feelings with those of friends, family, co-workers and others so you can gauge the appropriateness and relevance of your responses against a suitable norm.
3. Have several close friends with whom you can share feelings, joys and worries. Work at developing, maintaining and expanding your social support networks.
4. Develop a sense of balanced time perspective - be future oriented when there is work to be done, present oriented when the goal is achieved and past oriented to keep in touch with your roots.
5. ALWAYS TAKE FULL CREDIT FOR YOUR SUCCESSES AND HAPPINESS and share positive feelings with other people. Keep an inventory of the qualities that make you feel special and unique - those qualities that you can offer others. Even a shy person can provide a talkative person with the gift of listening. Know your sources of personal strength and available coping resources.
6. When you feel you are losing control over your emotions (emotions can be controlled), DISTANCE yourself from the situation or conflict, projecting your image into the future to gain perspective on what seems to be overwhelming now. Allow yourself to feel and express your emotions, but remember that you are in control.
7. Remember that failure and disappointment are sometimes a blessing in disguise. They tell you that your goal was not right for you, and save you from bigger letdowns later on. LEARN FROM EVERY FAILURE. Acknowledge setbacks by saying "I MADE A MISTAKE" AND MOVE ON. Every accident, misfortune, or violation of your expectations is potentially an opportunity in disguise.
8. IF YOU FEEL YOU CANNOT HELP YOURSELF OR ANOTHER PERSON IN DISTRESS, SEEK THE COUNSEL OF A TRAINED SPECIALIST. In some cases, the problem that appears to be emotional can be physical and vice versa. Remember hwlp I always available.
9. Cultivate healthy pleasures. Take time out and relax, meditate, fly a kite, enjoy hobbies, listen to music that brings you to good places, and pleasurable activities you can do alone and by which you can get in touch with and better yourself.
Much Love and Peace!
~Lovebug
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Gift Drive for the Holidays!
A friend of ours in involved in a wonderful gift drive for the holidays. They find families in need and create a wish list for them that is posted on their website. The items can be purchased online and gifted to these families. If you are looking to help others have the chance to enjoy their holidays, this is a great opportunity to look into.
They are also currently looking for families to reach out to. If you know anyone at all (w kids or w/o kids) who is struggling this holiday season, PLEASE contact us at revitalizeorlando@gmail.com, so we can connect you to this wonderful cause.
Much Love to all,
Ami & Jess
They are also currently looking for families to reach out to. If you know anyone at all (w kids or w/o kids) who is struggling this holiday season, PLEASE contact us at revitalizeorlando@gmail.com, so we can connect you to this wonderful cause.
Much Love to all,
Ami & Jess
FREE COCKATIEL - Needs a good home
Hi everyone,
A beautiful, young, yellow/grey cockatiel is looking for a good home. The owner was an older lady who recently passed away. Temporarily staying with a neighbor until we can find a new and loving home.
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact me at ami@macreations.net or 407.694.1467
Please pass this message along to your friends and keep this sweet cockatiel in your thoughts.
Peace and Love,
Ami
A beautiful, young, yellow/grey cockatiel is looking for a good home. The owner was an older lady who recently passed away. Temporarily staying with a neighbor until we can find a new and loving home.
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact me at ami@macreations.net or 407.694.1467
Please pass this message along to your friends and keep this sweet cockatiel in your thoughts.
Peace and Love,
Ami
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