Kenzo the Hovawart

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Monday, July 23, 2012

How To Rescue a Dog by Play

Just. Click. Play.

You don't have to watch, just press play.

I'll explain after the video.



I know you have seen videos like this before. I know you hate to look at it again. You don't have to watch it. I only need you to press play.

You pressed play! Thank you!

Now I can explain. The video reveals more than 160 puppy mills and puppy trafficker operations in Belgium. One of the smaller countries in Europe about the size of New York. The thing is that Belgium TV networks refused to air this very well-researched documentary. The rescue group behind the video, Animal Trust, decided to go viral.

If they would score a high number of "views", the rescue group can use those numbers to convince the Belgium TV networks to air it. If the quality of the documentary won't help, maybe viewer ratings will. No network refuses good viewer ratings.

That's why you pressing "play" in this case is so important.

People must know. People that don't read blogs like this one. Normal Belgium's that see television and don't know this is going on in their country. They have a right to know. First when they know, change can start. Because they are the next generation of puppy buyers.

You probably also thought that Europe was far ahead in solving the issue with puppy mills and puppy trafficking. Like a lot of Europeans actually also think. The reality is unfortunately the opposite. And it is not only Belgium, it is a lot more expanded than that. If you would like to know more how Europe is really doing, read our guest blog over at Cindy Lu's Muse about puppy mills in Europe: Wake-Up Call For Western Europe.

Today bloggers around the world unite for dog rescue and the rights of dogs. Visit the organizers Blog Catalog, Dog Rescue Success or Be The Change For Animals for more. Keep on reading and sharing!

You are not cheating me right? Please go back and press play. Alright then, I beg you. Officially.

Update July 26:
For bloggers that would like to help getting the word out, I made a small video widget that you can show in your blog's sidebar. An example of it is on the top-right of this blog. The widget contains the video, and a link to this page explaining the background of why it is important. To get it, grab the code below the widget, and copy/paste it as HTML on your blog's sidebar.
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21 comments

  1. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Good post! Happy Monday to you all.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks Molly, happy monday to you too, you did press play right? :)

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  2. PamelaJuly 23, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Very clever. And a smart way to push the broadcast of this excellent documentary.

    It only made me sad to realize that as terrible as these images are, they are so much less cruel than what's allowed in the United States.

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

      It is edited Pamela, I studied all the material and it is so horrific, you wouldn't believe it.

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  3. BethJuly 23, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Definitely not cheating!

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  4. KristineJuly 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Of course! I will spread the word as well. Even though it's such a small thing, if it helps I am more than game.

    I am continuously shocked by the tragedies that still occur. I used to be so naive but the fact is even now I probably have no idea just how bad it can be even in my own province. It's a hard thing to comprehend.

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM

      Thanks for your support Kristine, sharing is even better! I feel the same like you, it is no coincidence however these people like to keep their actions out of the public eye, and they succeed far to well.

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  5. jenJuly 24, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Nice and so creative! Of course we pressed play:)

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 25, 2012 at 12:52 AM

      Thanks Jen, I knew we coulf count on you and the Newfies.

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  6. Donna and the DogsJuly 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Great way to try and help. Pressed play here too. :-)

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  7. IngerJuly 24, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    What a great way to not take NO for an answer. I really hope this will help. And I clicked and my computer froze (it's old), so I will finish this comment and then click before I leave here.

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 25, 2012 at 12:54 AM

      Now that is committment. Hope your computer survived, and thank you so much for your support.

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  8. KimTJuly 25, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Crossing fingers and paws for the media's change of heart - this is so important for the public to know!

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

      Thanks for all the sharing you have done Kim, on BTC and puppy mill FB pages. Most of the "plays" of are because of you!

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  9. AmyJuly 25, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Kenzo - you rock! I definitely hit play and then scrolled down to read your post. I can't start off the day with those images in my head - but my click will count!

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    1. Team KenzoJuly 25, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      So understandable Amy! You have seen them before, I know. Thanks for your "vote"!

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  10. Roxanne @ Champion of My HeartJuly 25, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Done and done.

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  11. To Dog With LoveJuly 25, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Done! Like Roxanne said...
    Diane and Cosmo

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