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New Yorkers Give $19K to Animal Rescue

By Haley Finnegan

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November 2, 2009

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, New Yorkers generously donated $19,000 to the Glen Wild Animal Rescue at Unleashed, an Auction and Cocktail Party held at the Carlton Hotel in Manhattan.

There were generous items donated to be auctioned off for the cause; including near-impossible-to-get tickets for the Late Show with David Letterman. There to auction off the items were Alan Kalter (of the Late Show), Spencer Ross, and honorary chair of The Glen Wild Animal Rescue, Bernadette Peters. The money earned will be used to facilitate the animals at this unique shelter.

The Glen Wild Animal Rescue promotes Humane Education and provides Pet Adoption Services. For the animals who reside there, it is said that they live in a sanctuary where are given love and care in a home setting.

If you are interested in donating to the Glen Wild Animal Rescue visit GlenWildAnimalRescue.org.

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rjlupinskat
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It's heartwarming to see so many capable people gathering together to help out the critter-needy. It didn't say, but I'm assuming that with this 'natural' habitat where the animals live out their lives (or are eventually able to be adopted out), that they are at least spayed/neutered and given basic vaccinines.

Here's hoping to many more such events all over. So many more need shelter and homes.
 
Debby
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that is truly wonderful.. I am amazed at what these rescues can accomplish in these rough times.. God Bless everyone.
 
Lynn
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I'm always happy when I hear that any money is given to help the animals....and what a great place to "start" at.....now, they just need to keep up the work, and keep raising money for the animals....so many of them are in need....
 
Lynn
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Plus, it's always so hard for me to go to the shelter, as I always want to take ALL those faces home....those eyes they give you can really tug at the ol' heart strings.
 
rjlupinskat
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Oh, I know what you mean. It's heartbreaking for me to NOT be able to take them all home - I've my own rescue of sorts as it is! :)
 
Lynn
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You know those "eyes" they can give you....they melt your heart....Macy gives them to me all the time when she wants something...She has mommy so wrapped around her little paw....lol
 
Momba
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I've run into so many people in different areas of the country who have a negative opinion of NYC. If only they realized how many people live in the city who have such kind hearts and caring ways. This story is only one example of that.
 
daryl b.
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new yorkers are as generous as any other part of the contry
 
lilyrose
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I agree Momba. There are many good hearted people in NYC. This is just one small example of their kindness.
 
DevilDawg
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Very nice comment Momba....
 
bowne
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This is a nice story. It is great to see that there are people out there so willing to help.
 
Lynn
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Yes, it really is
 
DevilDawg
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Bernadette Peters is SO devoted to the welfare of animals. She has been for years, great story!
 
daryl b.
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devil bernadette has a beautiful soul
 
lilyrose
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You are so right, DevilDawg! I remember her helping animals years ago.
 
Momba
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Maybe that's what keeps her looking so youthful!
 
Debby
Debby (zennla)
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it would be great for more of these public figures to speak out more and even if it is a brief appearance to help motivate people to step up and donate, volunteer, foster and adopt
 
Linda B.
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Wonderful story!
 
Lynn
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It sure is
 
Katie M.
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This is great news!
 
daryl b.
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it is even better then that it is stupendous
 
Lynn
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I think so too Katie
 
Mary B.
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New Yorkers know how to throw a party and bring out the best in people. I am not surprised about the dollar amount of this donation. I guess you can tell that I am from New York and am proud of the group of people who could see that animals depend on us and that we have to protect them as was evident with Bella the the pitbull.
 
DevilDawg
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You have every reason to be proud.
 
daryl b.
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devil ever since 911 ny has the right to be proud of anything
 
Momba
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Good for you, Mary. NYC has earned some bragging rights.
 
I just wanted to make a quick update. And for all who fell in love with the emaciated pitbull pup that we rescued that night...I spoke with Liz at GlenWild Rescue and she said the little pitbull we saw in the video named "BeLLa" is already gaining weight~and so full of excitement, just jumping around and kissing everyone up there..i think she knew that night she was on for a grand adventure! Bless you little Bella~
 
Kris
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This is good news. Thanks for the update!
 
daryl b.
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that is the best news i have heard all day
 
DevilDawg
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Thanks so much for the update.
 
lilyrose
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We really appreciate the update. So glad she's doing well!
 
lindsey d.
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i think that is the best news I have heard all week. thanks for the update.
 
This was an Amazing event..a wonderful time and opened many eyes to the plight of unwanted animals. Whats different about Glen Wild Animal Rescue is that for these mostly abused, neglected animals..not only do they get a second chance with Liz, but they go through behavioral training too, and many of these loving, once terrified animals are now confident and loving and give back to society in ways so beneficial to the lives they touch. They become part of programs to help childeren, in human education, by bringing enrichment and learning compassion and training techniques..giving opportunities to these kids and to the animals themselves...where most would never have had the chance.
Thank-you LiZ. & GlenWild Animal Rescue for all that you do! I hope and pray you get all the help you need! Its a long road ahead but there are many that support you. I look forward to attending your next fundraiser next year! :)
 
Momba
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Michelle, You're so lucky that you live where you can go to these events! Thanks so much for rescuing the pit bull! I live upstate, in the sticks with not much around us, so this type of event is light years away!
 
Kris
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This does sound awesome!!
 
Tricia L.
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That is awesome. I would have loved to be a part of that event!
 
Denise L.
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Wonderful!!!
 
daryl b.
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i know how hard it is to get tickets to the letterman show i have a friend who works as a mixer for the show. this was so generous of new yorkers.
 
Stephanie N.
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The amount raised is sure a step in the right direction!
 
daryl b.
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any amount is a step in the right direction
 
Kris
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I agree, Stephanie!
 
Lynn
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I agree too....it's just a "start"...they need to keep on doing different fund raisers, as there are just so many animals out there to help.
 
Michele
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I'm sure any amount raised will be put to good use. I'm not sure how far $19,000 will go, considering the "special needs" of the animals, but it is $19,000 more than they had.
 
daryl b.
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you are right michelle but anything is a ste in the right direction. for years i donated to the north shore animal league. when i moved i sent them my new address but have not gotten any mail since. it is a shame
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