The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. ~ Gandhi
It is hard to put into words the tireless efforts Louie's Legacy does simply because they believe animals deserve the same kindness and love as the rest of us. My ShihTzu Lazer was rescued almost five years ago, alone and scared in a Brooklyn shelter, sick and full of physical and mental wounds.
The volunteers at Louie's legacy were unable to pass him over- they were unable to let him be put to death. So they rescued him- with no real idea if or when he would ever be adopted and his wonderful foster Elaine Perlin, took in his mangly mess and loved him. Lazer is one of hundreds of animals that Louie's Legacy has rescued, has fostered and has paid for their medical bills. This is just WHAT THEY DO. They are the most selfless and wonderful loving bunch of human beings that I've ever had the honor of befriending.
I think the best thing I can do is get in on the “ground floor” of my children's lives when they're young and impressionable and just beginning to understand the importance of helping someone else, and get them volunteering. To help your family do the same, one Staten Island organization bound to awaken your child's passion for volunteering is Louie's Legacy. Did I happen to mention that I'm their VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR and you can fill out an application to start volunteering here http://www.louieslegacy.org/home/volunteer ( and your kids can get community service hours?!)
This Staten Island-based Animal rescue group which is ALL volunteer based and so in need of MANY helping hands will host its Fifth Annual Blue Gala event honoring Theo Rossi and Arin Greenwood on Friday, November 11 for a night of dancing, silent auctions, and celebrity guests!This is our only large gala of the year and your support means more animals saved in our communities. If you cannot adopt, foster or volunteer, or even if you CAN, this is the perfect chance for you to help make an impact on our work with animals THE EVENT ALWAYS SELLS OUT, SO DON‘T HESITATE! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! http://www.louieslegacy.org/home/blue-gala #LouiesLegacy
So why should you get your ticket? Check out these faces and their stories… all proceeds benefit these furbabies!A post from one of our incredible Louie's Legacy Foster Moms:
This is Frannie 
♥️ and she's just as beautiful and sweet as I imagined. I can't help but tear up knowing this girl has known no love her life. Her life consisted of producing puppies, and when they didn't need her anymore she was dumped. Despite her past, she's so sweet and trusts. That's why I like dogs more than most people 
? Frannie looks like a mini chocolate lab at only about 30 lbs…. she will be ready to go to her #fureverhome next weekend! Your new life starts TODAY Frannie ♥️ #adoptme #labmix #foster #adoptdontshop #throwawaymama #rescuedog #louieslegacy
Funds from your ticket sales help us CONTINUE to provide homeless animals their freedom rides like the one we did this past Weekend — check out the video below!
And here are some of the puppies we rescued- secure and getting love in their foster homes!
SO WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND the Blue Gala and how will doing so teach your kids about the power of giving back: show your kids, via your actions, that giving back is a part of your family's legacy, get involved and show them that each and everyone of us can make a difference!
And one of the best parts; there will be: Hors D'Oeurvres – Cocktail Hour – Full Open Bar – Raffles – Silent Auction – Dancing – Live and DJ Music – Celebrity Guests and WE are giving away an American Girl DOLL and You can hang with me! Get your tickets here: http://www.louieslegacy.org/home/blue-gala
I love this so much! There are so many dogs and cats out there who need a forever home. I think it’s really important to adopt whenever possible.
Sounds like this is going to be a wonderful gala! Anything to do with pets I am totally on board with. If it was up to me I would probably only an entire farm of different animals. We just got a new dog ourselves. Although she was not from the pound that she was from a family that could not take care of her anymore.
Wow, I can’t believe the before and after pictures of your dog! What a difference a loving home can make. Sounds like a wonderful gala.
Thank you for getting awareness out there. We have always chosen to rescue our furbabies and we will continue to do so.
It is so much better to adopt a new furbaby. There are so many sweet little souls that need a home. This sounds like a great organization.
I would love to go to this Gala if I was closer. I try to volunteer at our local animal shelter as often as I can.
I would love to go to this Gala if I was closer. I try to volunteer at our local animal shelter and I’ve included my son when I help as well!
What a great organization. I hate to see any animal suffer and they all deserve love. Our pets are both rescues.
I love seeing the work you do! I’ve told a few friends looking for new pets to come to Louies Legacy.
This sounds like an amazing event! I love seeing animals get the help that they need.
This event sounds so fun and I bet will really make a difference. As a lifelong animal lover it makes me so glad to know that such kind-hearted organizations exist.
This is really an amazing way to support a great cause. This event sounds so fun. Love that there are organizations and volunteers helping animals with what they need.
This sounds amazing! What a difference for that little dog at a loving home. People should totally learn and look into adopting and not shopping when it comes to their pets.
This sounds like one amazing event. And for such a great cause. I wish I could attend.