This past Saturday, the Humane League’s walk for animals took place, starting at Boston common. I happened to be in Boston that day for another event, but wanted to take time to go and check it out. I wanted to learn more about the organization, as well as with the thought to photograph some of the four legged participants. I met David, who is the director of the Boston branch for the Humane League. It was also a pleasure meeting the other friendly members of the organization. The Humane League’s mission is to save the lives of as many animals as possible and to reduce animal cruelty. They try to reach out through education, campaigns and rescues. I’m hopeful we can set up an educational talk at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary soon. The more people who can be reached about the inhumane animal farm practices, the better.
Because of the timing, I wasn’t able to participate in the walk itself, but I was able to meet some nice people and some pretty special dogs before the walk started.
This is Jack. He was one of the participants in the walk. He is part lab and part pit. This handsome fellow suffered an accident, losing the use of his hind legs. This didn’t slow him down though.Whether with his wheel chair or by dragging himself along, he was on the go. In fact, it was difficult for me to get photos of him, because he was moving so quickly from tree to tree, checking everything out. This was without his wheelchair, mind you! His dad told me at four years old, Jack jumped the wrong way, causing his injury. In spite of this, both Jack and his dad certainly have preserved. I came away with a great deal of admiration for both. There were many wonderful dogs who were taking part in the walk. I wish I had the time to photograph them all. Some I missed altogether because the walk was starting or because of the event’s distractions, I wasn’t able to get the best shots of some of the dogs I did photograph. I would like to share those that I did get, however.

Cassie

Chachi

Eva

Maddie

Mocca

Moose


Natasha
Nastasha, along with her two husky siblings, also took part. Here she is getting hydrated before the walk! I hope the day was a successful one for the Humane League. If you would like to learn more about their organization, here is the link to their website: www.thehumaneleague.com Also on hand, were the House Rabbit Network: www.rabbitnetwork.org for house rabbit awareness and Grey2K USA:grey2kusa.org for the protection of greyhounds. If you get a minute, please check out these worthy organizations as well.
I did take some photos of other dogs during my day in Boston and will share those at a later date.
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