The final stop on the Pro Plan Rally Across America Tour was a huge success… The Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Program is truly a one of a kind program. During the 8 city tour this year the goal was to find 400,000 homeless pets a forever home by the end of the year. The rescue count will continue until December 31, 2010 and as the mission nears the Rally Across America Tour is wrapping up.
During the tour at each city stop so many rescue ambassadors share their own personal stories on how the Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Program has helped them continue to rescue animals in need. The most common comment we receive it “Thank you…we would not be able to continue rescuing animals without the Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Program.” As a dog trainer and performer for over 21 years it breaks my heart to hear, so many sad stories of homeless pets and neglect. But, on the other hand, it is amazing to hear how so many pet lovers jump right in and Help, Volunteer, and Give to support homeless pets and that is so promising to hear as we race to cure “homeless pets”.
The Pro Plan Rally Across America Tour and Rally to Rescue Program has been helping, supporting, and donating to small pet rescue groups for over 6 years. From my experience this program is the Cadillac of all rescue programs, as 45% of all animal welfare rescue organizations do the majority of pet rescue and need this support.
It is exciting to travel with my rescue dog, Viola – the Pro Plan Rally Across America Mascot, and showcase her talents and commands she has learned in my family. She truly went from homeless to celebrity and it is exciting to show how a true stray dog can become so well-mannered and a loyal companion. As a dog trainer and animal rescue advocate, one of my main goals it to help every pet owner understand that every pet can be a great companion. Having a great furry companion starts with understanding your pets basic needs (starting with a 100% complete balanced diet like Pro Plan… to getting the right pet supplies to succeed), and then teaching your pet the 5 basic obedience commands every pet should know. My training philosophy is find a dog training method and dog trainer which shows a positive change in your dog’s behavior in a relatively short period of time. This should start with you being in a leadership role and building to a friendship role. Pet ownership is all about starting with picking the right pet first, then adding the right exercise program, and then becoming the leader which earns your pets friendship.
Thank you pet lovers for helping save so many lives.
Melissa Heeter, Head Dog Trainer
Pro Plan Rally Across America
PS…This blog is dedicated my great Frisbee Dog, companion, and amazing partner…Ariel Ally. You taught me how to be me.
