Another SSHS Fashion Show & Gala has come and gone. 350 folks gathered together to support the organization and a fantastic time was had by all! Several attendees asked me to reprint the text of my speech in the blog. Here it is! Also at the event, we featured two videos that will soon be posted on our website. The first video, "Beautiful," is a moving series of SSHS shelter images set to the song with the same title. Check back to watch them!
"The images in the video were powerful. When I watch it, I am reminded of a slogan that emerged last year. For me, it has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the humane spirit.
'Yes we can.'
Yes we can see a day where there is no more exploitation of pit bulls and families line up at the shelter to welcome this beautiful and loving breed into their homes.
Yes we can see a day where cats are the beloved indoor companions they deserve to be and through spaying and neutering there are no more unwanted litters.
And yes we can create a new generation o kindness in our communities where pets are respected and loved and we guardians are as dedicated to our pets as they are to us.
The board, staff, and volunteers at SSHS believe this or we wouldn't devote the number of hours we do to the cause. We believe it and we need you to believe it.
We need you to believe that this group assembled here tonight--whether you have been a member at SSHS for 30 years or a friend invited you here tonight, believe that your unique gifts can make a difference.
On behalf of those truly beautiful souls in the shelter and those yet to come, thank you!
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Thanks for sharing. I'm all teared up again reading your terrific speech.
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