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I was a Volunteer & I have done most everything, transport, foster, protest, community outreach, and am currently the adoption event coordinator
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Marilyn's Voice is a grass roots puppy mill rescue group. Founded in April 2007, to date, we have rescued, rehabilitated, and found loving forever homes for over 300 dogs. We have done this solely with donations and volunteer support. I have been with this organization almost since it's inception, and while we have come a long way; there is still a long way to go. Our goal is to help end the puppy mill industry particularly in our home state of Ohio, but also all over the country. We have developed a growing reputation for excellence and professionalism in our community and within the rescue world. We take pride in what we do, growing stronger and more determined with each puppy mill dog we rescue. We take each dog into rescue, rehabilitate them physically and psychologically; and through an adoption application process, find the best and most appropriate home for each dog. We are active in protests of pet stores selling dogs obtained from puppy mills; educate the public through community outreach programs in colleges, schools, 4-H, etc. We are active in the legislation process to secure better regualtions to make sure that treatment of these helpless creatures is at least humane, until an end is in sight. We are a voice for the voiceless.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the dogs themselves. I have seen a dog that has never been brushed, bathed, a kind word or hand; scared of it's own shadow, become a playful, loving companion animal. I have seen the amazing results of the love and training received while in foster care.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... that every day I feel as if I am truely contributing.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... for all walks of life. Each volunteer and team leader brings their own knowledge and life experiences. We are like a family and support each other and the dogs as a family.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... truely make as impact on the puppy mill industry. With each dollar and each dog rescued, we move closer to, "untill they all have a home".
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... money and exposure; neither of which we have much of. Because we take the dogs with severe health issues, our vet. bills are huge, so money is always tight. We do not have a budget for much, if any advertising to get the word out about us or puppy mills.
I was a Volunteer & Foster Dogs, Protest at Events, Support Legislation
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Marilyn's Voice is a young charity with a heart of gold. Despite its age, its volunteers are experienced, giving, ambitious, honest and selfless. This organization willingly and openly accepts the worst of the worst puppy mill cases (in addition to the normal rescues in need) and loves them back to health as if each one was their special child. And to stop the commercial breeding permanently, this group gathers together like a large family to support legislation that will enforce humane treatment of these helpless puppies. I am a new volunteer for this rescue and am proud to foster these precious animals as well as be another voice speaking for these puppies who can't! My endorsement of this organization is obvious and with more help, we can make a difference. If you are looking for a deserving charity, please put Marilyn's Voice on your list!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the eyes of the rescued puppies and the happy tears of their new owners. I've also seen the results in the camaraderie of the volunteers at all events..many people fighting for the same cause.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the fellowship of other volunteers who have become my close friends as well as the overwhelming happiness from rehabilitating a frightened dog from shaking in her cage to being a normal, happy dog licking the face of her new, forever mommy.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... friendly, warm-hearted, welcoming, giving and supportive. They are there when you need a shoulder to lean on or suggestions for how to get your new foster to taker her medication.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... save so many dogs we'd all be in tears! But not only that, we'd be able to coordinate with other groups to band together and fight this horrible, inhumane treatment permanently.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... its newness. We have to get the our name out there and build a reputation of honesty and warmth; a reputation we already have but the word needs to be spread so we can obtain the funding needed to save more furry babies.