New York, NY
(December 16, 2008) -- Animal Fair Magazine’s 3rd
Annual Toys for Dogs Party and PSA shoot at Vintage
Irving on Saturday, December 13th raised money for The
Humane Society of New York to help animals in need.
Animal lovers in New York City came out to donate toys
to homeless dogs and have their pooches take pictures
with Santa. Additionally, celebrity dog lovers joined to
support Toys for Dogs and shoot their portion of Animal
Fair's upcoming PSA, "We are Dogs United" debuting early
next year to help raise awareness for animal rescue and
adoption.
"Rescue is a local
issue," states Wendy Diamond, Founder and
Editorial Director of Animal Fair magazine and creator
of Toys for Dogs®. "We want to educate people about the
many homeless dogs in their local shelters ready for
adoption." Celebrities supporting Toys for Dogs and
appearing in the "We are Dogs United" PSA include,
Abigail Breslin, Glenn Close, Triumph the
Insult Comic Dog, Barbara Walters,
Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Belzer, Piper Perabo, Joy Behar,
Sheri Sheppard, John O'Hurley, Al Roker, Elizabeth
Hasselbeck, Jill Zarin and many more.
Wendy and
Lucky Diamond were joined by Sundance Board
of Directors Member, Steve Haft, Loreen Arbus,
Jane Ponterelli, Dr. Babette Gladstein, and
Geoffrey Bradfield to toast this amazing PSA
campaign that will help local animals everywhere.
Diamond's event
comes in a crucial time when an overwhelming number of
pet owners are surrendering their animals to shelters
because of the economy and the increase in home
foreclosures. Shelter animals need our help now more
than ever. Animal Fair launched Toys for Dogs®, by
putting donation boxes in various shelters and
encouraging people to adopt while they donate this
holiday season. Animal Fair Media has provided donation
boxes at city shelters including Animal Care and
Control, as well as the Humane Society of New York. "The
economy is not just affecting people but unsuspecting
innocent animals as well. Individuals have surrendered
their pets because they can no longer provide for them.
If we can donate toys to the needy,
why not extend that generosity to the dogs that are left alone
on Christmas day?" Diamond adds. "There's no better
gift than a loving pet!