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Remy is a Miracle

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

We have a very special story tonight. Please say hello to Remy, a beautiful sweet Schnauzer. The story of Remy is truly a story of miracles.

Remy belongs to our great friends, Deb Dun Magathan and her husband, Larry, both retired now living on the Jersey Shore. They were originally from Pennsylvania

Deb and her family are big time animal lovers. Over the years they have had many many dogs and several kinds of other animals too, including a pig named, Miss Higgins. They always had mini schnauzers up until their last angel passed about a year ago.

One night, Deb’s daughter, Samantha, excitedly texted her about a mini Schnauzer she saw on Facebook. When Deb saw the dog she immediately showed Larry and they immediately knew they had to have him in their lives.

Here’s where it got a little Dicey. Deb had no idea Remy was in Korea and the post had been 12 hours old already. There were many people who wanted Remy.

Deb quickly reached out over FB messenger to Patti Kim in California. Patti works with Jindo Love Rescue for Korean Dogs and Patti could tell how bad Deb and Larry wanted Remy, and picked them.

From there, on January 13th, 2016, Remy flew 19 hours from Korea to JFK International in New York What a little trooper this little fella is.

Remy had a rough life before he was rescued by Jindo Love Rescue. He was being physically abused by the owner’s boyfriend. She gave him up to a kill shelter. This kill shelter sells the dogs to the meat traders in Korea. This is not against the law there in Korea. Jindo Love goes to these places, rescues the dogs and finds homes for them. Deb mentioned that Remy is such a happy lovebug, you’d never know he’d been abused. Animals are so grateful like that.

Sammy & Family has written about the dog and cat meat trade throughout Asia many times over the years. Had this miracle not taken place, Remy was either going to be put down, or worse off, end up circulating in the dog meat trade destined for a horrific ending. An unspeakable ending.

Quick mention on Jindo Love Rescue.

In order to facilitate these rescues from Korea, Patti Kim out of California and their point person in Shanghai China, Su, coordinate with their fosters in Korea and miraculously bring dogs to the states for a brand new life.

Jindo Love is not a nonprofit or registered organization. They are a group of individuals who pool their own money to rescue dogs from the dog meat trade and high kill shelters.

Sammy & Family wants to thank Deb and Larry for making the world a better place several animals at a time.

We also want to thank Patti Kim and Jindo Love for their tireless commitment towards getting innocent dogs out of Korea and into loving families and homes stateside.

In a world with so much pain, thank God we have incredible people and organizations like this on the front lines for animals everyday.

None of us can change everything, but everyone can change something. A random act of kindness may not change the world, but it changes the world for the recipients of that kindness.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Pippin will lead us out tonight

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Tonight, a Pomeranian named Pippin leads us out. This is a very moving story. Pippin is a member of our friend Ruth and Family. Normally our friends send me some information and I will put a post together for them, but in this case, I really love how Ruth spoke of her little angel Pippin.

So here’s what Ruth had to say below;

“This is my sweet Pippin. She was on death row when my Son adopted her. She was so timid that it took her 2-weeks to even bark. Her first Thanksgiving with us, when we sat down at the table, she cowered and ran down the hall yelling. I think her previous Owners “mistreated” her when she got too close to the table. My Son went down the hall and sat with her until she calmed down. We have had her now for about 6-years. She is such a happy and loving dog now, although there are times when her “past” makes her fearful again. For example, I sometimes pick up the fly swatter or paper to swat a fly and she runs and hides. I guess she must have been pretty beaten up in the past and those things bring back bad memories. When that happens I just love on her and let her know everything is okay. She’s such a good girl and all she wants is to be loved. I love her so much. I can’t imagine anyone abusing such a beautiful animal! I am so happy and thankful that I have my sweet Pippin! She is such a blessing”

Earlier this afternoon when Ruth and I were corresponding, I was telling her that Pippin reminds me of our Jeffrey in terms of his fears from the past too. Jeffrey, like Pippin is a very happy dog now, but the emotional scars run deep.

Ruth is a perfect example of how one random act of kindness may not change the world, but it changes the world for the recipient of that kindness. And that recipient was Pippin. When we rescue animals, they rescue us right back. We can all relate to that I’m sure.

Ruth, thank you for sharing this powerful story with Sammy & family and our friends from all over the world.

No lives will go in vain. No pain will go unnoticed, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

The Path to A better World

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

“The path to a better world flows through the Humane treatment of all Animals” — Dr. Harp Seal —

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Pigs Lives Matter

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Dr. Harp Seal here. We have an important message tonight. While I know this will not influence everyone, I sure hope it influences some.

Please consider giving up Pork. None of our appetites are important enough to inflict such suffering on animals. Please try Soy Dogs. They’re very tasty and more importantly, you will be sparing these beautiful animals from such pain. Pigs are as sweet, intelligent and loyal as dogs. Try to think of it those terms because that’s how it really is.

None of us can change everything, but everyone can change something. Leaving Pigs alone would be a great place to start. Let’s remember, all lives matter.

The Path to a better world flows through the Humane treatment of all animals. Without that, we have nothing.

Sincerely, Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

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A Tribute to a heroic dog named Harley

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Tonight we pay tribute to fallen angel named Harley. He passed away on March 20th, 2016. Folks as you know we have been writing about animals for the past 5 years. This is truly one of the most moving stories I’ve ever heard about. I am really surprised I never caught wind of this the story until just two days ago. Harley was brought to my attention by our good friend Kathy Watson.

Harley was a puppy mill survivor. His function was to make babies and father them until they were sold and disbursed throughout the country. Harley lived in a cage at the Puppy Mill for 10 years before being tossed in a bucket to be disposed of after the mill had no more use for him. Harley knew of no other life other than living in a wired cage where no love or kindness was ever shown to him.

The wired cage was very hard on his feet too, despite him learning to live with it. That’s part of the reason he waked crookedly. Poor little guy. Luckily for Harley, a kind hearted lady who worked at the Puppy Mill noticed Harley had still been breathing in the bucket with other dead dogs. This decent lady picked him up out of the bucket and brought Harley to a local shelter.

Harley and his human mom, Rudy Taylor sharing a moment.

Once he was treated medically and on the mend, Rudy Taylor, Harley’s Human mom noticed a picture of this crooked one eyed little trooper and felt an instant connection. Rudy knew he was meant to be with her and contacted the rescue organization immediately. Next thing you know she drove a few states away from Colorado to pick Harley up and give him the best life possible. But make no mistake, Rudy and her husband knew they had a lot of hardships to unravel for Harley.

Harley had a lot of issues Post Puppy Mill: a diseased heart, a mouth filled with rot, a fused spine, a broken tail, gnarled toes, and legs that were deformed. And then there was the missing eye – the result of his cage being power-washed with him in it (an all too common practice in puppy mills). All of these conditions were the result of years of horrendous neglect and abuse.

Just to point out. Puppy mills can have up to 100 to 800 dogs. In order to clean the cages, many a times they power wash them with the dogs still in the cage. This is precisely how Harley lost one of his eyes. That is so barbaric and cruel, i cannot get over it.

I mean think of the road that that Harley endured, and then just tossed in a bucket to die. But Harley kept breathing and kept the faith. And miraculously made it to Colorado with Rudy and Dan Taylor where this little angel got a second chance at life. What a miracle this was and still is despite Harley’s recent passing. When Rudy and Dan first rescued him, the vets said he had 3 months to live. Well with love, care and tenderness, Harley lived 5 more years and his story struck a chord with the world. Everyone that met Harley loved him.

Harley and his human Dad, Dan Taylor

Harley was so resilient to make it through ten years at the Puppy mill. When Harley was finally rescued, he was so grateful and forgiving. That’s what is so amazing, he still manged to be grateful and forgiving.

Harley brought a massive amount of awareness to the dastardly acts of Puppy mills. He personally has participated in freeing more than 500 dogs in Puppy mills across the Midwest. Harley’s campaign “Harley to the Rescue” raised over $500,000 that helped to facilitate many rescue operations that saved many many dogs. The money also helped to educate children and adults about the horrors of Puppy mills.

As I am writing this i am in shock about Harley being thrown in a bucket and then going on to change the world as we know it. Not only by putting the spotlight on the horrors of Puppy Mills, but inspiring people with disabilities and imperfections like we all have, to illustrate that all of our lives are equally important. And that we all should treat other with respect and decency, no matter what shortcoming any of us have. Harley went on to win the “2015 American Hero Dog” which is the highest honor a dog can receive. If you want to read more about Harley’s award, click link; http://harleypuppymilldog.com/ and scroll to the bottom of the home page.

When I think of puppy mills and the lives they create and sell for profits, I can’t believe this is legal. And how about the ones like Harley, who spend most of their lives in a cage, how can that be legal ? Well here is how; Puppy Mills still exist because they are legal according to the USDA. Dogs are classified as livestock and therefor are allowed to remain living in cages.

As animal loving people just because laws allow this, we know people should NOT engage in this. To the people engaged in this line of work, you might be a law abiding citizen, but make no mistake, your character and moral fiber are deplorable. Puppy Mills are every bit as evil as human trafficking, legal or not. Demand for puppy’s does Not justify the continuance of this vicious cycle. Money is important in this life, we all know that. But not this important. Absolutely not. No amount of money is worth the kind of hell puppy mills dogs have to endure. This is a question of people’s character, not money.

I encourage everyone to watch this 4 minute video about Harley the Emerging Hero Dog. This is the kind of message that could really change the way we look at life. It’s truly one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever seen.

To Rudy and Dan Taylor, thank you for extending your hand to Harley. That gesture allowed Harley to light up the world with love and kindness.

Harley, thank you for making the world a better place. Rest in peace sweet angel.

No lives will go in Vain. No pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

A Doctrine for Animals by Dr. Harp Seal

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Thank you for stopping by. Tonight’s blog post is an organized list of many of our Animal Quotes that struck a chord with the world in one concise post.

1. “The Path to a better World flows through the Humane treatment of all Animals”

2. “Animal is equality is a tireless journey. There will be No retreat”

3. “If the Meek shall inherit the Earth, what will the Animal inherit, who is more Meek than them?”

4. “I Never got the Email from God or Mother Nature that says people can decided which Animals live, which die, and by what numbers”

5. “None of our Vanities are important enough to make an animal suffer to satisfy them. Say No to Fur. We all know how Fur is brought to the Market, if people still wear it knowing that, they’re bad people”

6. “Where is the Geneva Convention for Animals? Our enemies get treated better than Animals and Animals are completely innocent”?

7. “The only thing it means that people are smarter than Animals, is that People are smarter than Animals. It means Nothing else”

8. “Profit is never an excuse to torment and kill Animals. Money is important in this life, but Not that important” (Seal Hunts in Canada, Dolphin Hunts in Japan, Dog and Cat Meat trade throughout Asia, the Fur market around world, Bull fighting in Spain, Dog fighting anywhere in the world, and so on and so on, and so on.

9. “Animals first, People second. The reason for that is because People can take care of both, Animals Cannot”

10. “Animals are angels walking amongst us. Who else in this life shows us such unconditional love and loyalty”

11. “Mother Nature and the Wild is tough enough on Animals. The last thing they need is for people to stack the deck even further against them”

12. “Love is the Universal Language. All Species Speak it”

13. “The Fruits of the Earth are Plentiful enough for all Animals and People to live in Abundance”

14. “One random act of kindness may not change the world, but it changes the world for the recipient of that kindness”

15. “Animals have it hard enough with Mother Nature. The last thing they need is for people to stack the decks even further against them.”

16. “To all the animals I see each day that are “To Be Destroyed,” Dr. Harp Seal and Family wants them to know each and every one of them meant something to the world.

17. “No animal’s lives will go in Vain. No pain will go unnoticed.”

18. “Hunting is Not a Pastime like watching a Football game. Hunting is Murder. Stop being a JERK”

19. “This land is their land, this land is our land, this land is made for them and us”

20. “One random act of kindness may not change the world, but it changes the world for the recipient of that kindness”

Just some thoughts for us to keep abreast on. Thank you for reading. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.

The Planet and Animals

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Thank you for stopping by. Its nice to have so many animal lovers get together each night. Much of the world sees animals like a couch or a piece of furniture in their house. Its mind boggling. Sometimes I think I live amongst aliens.

Please allow me to quote one of the most brilliant people that ever lived on this planet. He had a joke with respect to people’s arrogance. His name was George Carlin. When people had the hubris to sit around and talk about how we have to handle the needs of the Planet better. He used to say; “The Planet has been around for billions years and is going to be just fine. The plant has seen specie after specie become extinct. The Planet is Not going anywhere, We Are”, lol. Brilliant.

Its kind of like walking around a Crystal Meth clinic and asking the recovering addicts if they would like some free Crystal Meth tonight and thinking none of them will take it. Next thing you know you’ve made the full rounds and you’re out of inventory with tons of Pre Orders.

Where am I going with this ? For all the people out there who were taught that animals are less than us, you’ve been taught wrong. The only thing it means that we are smarter than animals, is that we are smarter than animals. It means Absolutely Nothing else.

If the world is treating you cold and unkind, don’t take it out on animals. They actually have received the same treatment you have since the beginning of time. Animals actually understand your pain.

Dr. Harp Seal here. None of our Vanities are important enough to make an animal suffer for our glamour. If you don’t like the way you look, go see a shrink, or get a face-lift. Don’t have an animal tormented so you can wear a Fur coat and be talked about at a party.

The God that Sammy & Believes in does Not condone abusing animals for any reason whatsoever. Not for Vanity, Not for Entertainment, Not even to improve people’s lives. Experiment with humans, leave the animals alone. Enough is Enough.

No lives will go in Vain, no Pain will go unnoticed. Dr. Harp Seal and Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

Happy National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends We have a very special visitor leading us out tonight for “National Dog Day” — This is our great friend Nicholas from NYC. His human dad’s name is Jim, also a great friend to Sammy & Family.

Nicholas is one of the sweetest dogs in all of NY. He is exceptionally smart and happy. Nicholas has been making people smile from all over the world the last couple of years. Its no wonder why either, Jim loves his boy more than anything.

Nicholas is also a beacon for animal kindness. Jim and his boy have been very active participants in animal welfare. Its an honor to have they leading us out tonight.

We hope that all dogs around the world had a happy National Dog Day today. Lord knows they all deserve it. Sadly we know its not the case for too many of them. Lets keep their well being in our thoughts and prayers.

With that friends we are going to call it a night. We want to thank Jim and Nicholas for joining a tonight. Its always nice to be surrounded by animal loving friends.

Signing off from Puerto Rico on day 227, Scott Smith for Sammy & Family.

This One’s for you Cecil

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good evening friends.

Sammy & Family pays our respects to the beloved lion Cecil, who was heinously killed about two days ago in Zimbabwe. The heartless murderer was Dr. Walter Palmer is who a dentist from Minnesota. Dr. Palmer paid $55,000, yes, 55k to track down Cecil and kill him with a bow and arrow. Cecil was a protected lion in Hwange National Park which apparently Dr. Walter Palmer lured her out of with dead meats where Cecil then became exposed.

Now before we get into this whole story of Cecil and trophy hunting, or any hunting for that matter, I wanted to just cover a few things. I never got the memo that said people can play God or Mother Nature with respect to what animals live and which animals die, and by what numbers. Another thing I have said many times is, the only thing is means that people are smarter then animals, is that people are smarter then animals. It doesn’t mean anything else. The same is to say if someone is smarter than me, does that give the right to punch me or something ?

Let me break down what “Hunting for Sport” means and doesn’t mean. You see the term in itself is inaccurate because the word; “Sport’ is in it. Now last I checked in sports you need two consenting parties to agree to go up against one another. So lets eradicate the word “Sport” because I am 100 percent certain that animals do not want to participate in this sport. So that leaves us with downright murder. To me all hunting is murder. But for the purposes of this post lets isolate Trophy hunting. Wait, you know, lets add “Canned Hunting” as well into this post. Canned hunting is when facilitates keep exotic and majestic animals in a confined area to make sure the hunters get their kill. Possibly the most abusive form of murder in all of hunting.

Back to Dr. Walter Palmer, the dentist from Minnesota. To him Cecil was just another kill. He was an avid hunter and murdered approximately 50 majestic animals over the years. It appears this murder of Cecil might have been illegal. Cecil was in a protected park and it believe that Dr. Palmer lured her out of the protection zone she can become an eligible kill. What a classy guy, huh ? A real gentleman. He has stated it was a legal kill but it looks like it might Not have been.

Now that brings me to this word called “Semantics” — The fact that a kill is legal or illegal does not change the reality of your action, you still committed a murder. The defenseless animal has no idea about the laws, he just knows he is painfully dying now with no regard for his life. The same is to say it’s legal to walk around calling people _ssholes all day, but its now right, so we don’t. But brutally killing and Maiming animals if its legal, no problem, bring it on like football, just another American Pastime.

Many of you know I did a video message called; “The Second Amendment from the Perspective of Animal” on You-tube. The link will be at bottom of this post. And without getting into the political debate about guns, let me point out that animals are not mentioned in The Second Amendment but they sure are taking the brunt of it by far over anyone else. Most people hide behind The Second Amendment’s original meaning to engage in the thrill of the kill of animals. Video link is below to hear more.

If you listen to this message, you will Never be confused about why this country and other countries of course are so obsessed with guns. If you think its the whole “The Right to Bear Arms” to protect yourself, you are standing upside down. That is Not even close to the real reason, not even close. If you want to know further, please watch and listen to that video message below.

Now unfortunately, Dr. Walter Palmer is just one of thousands of people who enjoy killing beautiful creatures. So does this media frenzy against this Dr. Palmer, the dastardly murderer prevent others from this deplorable pastime, ? I honestly am not sure. Does it prevent these murderers from smiling in pictures with their cowardly kills ? Hell yeah. But does that really help the animals, not in my opinion, people will just do it smarter and quieter.

We are in the year 2015, the evidence on animals being sentient beings is a fact and has been clear for a long time now. If people are still out there like the Dr. Palmers, and the Ted Nugents knowing this, they’re bad people. Its simple math. When I was on Wall Street for many years i had seen several people pay to go kill bears in Canada and or Alaska. I mean think of how bored you must be with your life if you need to do that. Maybe they should make a change in their life, or get a new wife. But for God sake man, for the love of God, stop killing these animals. Mother Nature is tough enough on them. The last thing animals need is for “Man” to keep stacking the deck even further against them.

I must even say I recently saw an interview with Tom Brokaw who was plugging his news book. Yes, Tom Brokaw the legendary news anchorman. During the interview he spoke so cavalierly about him and his hunting buddies, and who had a good shot and who did not. Like just a couple of guys laughing, drinking beers and blowing animals heads off. So despite Tom’s stature and all his elegance, Sammy & Family kind of sees him like others mentioned in this post. I’m sure in the minority in that opinion, but we’re OK with that.

Remember friends, this land is their land, this land is our land, this land is made for them and us. Together we stand, divided we fall. The path to a better world flows through the humane treatment of all animals. Animal equality is a tireless journey, there will be no retreat. Below are 3 video and or audio links I did in regards to a lot of what’s mentioned in this post.

Rest in Peace Cecil. No lives will go in vain, no pain will go unnoticed. Amen. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family. Videos and Audios below.

“The Second Amendment from the Perspective of an Animal” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wIpM1Jak3o

“Sizing up Hunting by Dr. Harp Seal; — https://soundcloud.com/dr-harp-seal/sizing-up-hunting-by-dr-harp-seal

“Where is The Geneva Convention from Dr. Harp Seal” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_NebYbcuGA

The picture in Post was off of Google, i believe the source is from NBC News.

Hydration

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Dr. Harp Seal

Good morning friends. Another gift today on July 24th, 2015. Good, bad or indifferent its great to be alive today. And besides, its Friday, that’s a win right there in itself.

Sammy came by to wish everyone a great today and to remind everyone to stay hydrated. Drinking water is so easy and yet I personally am always challenged to stay hydrated. Its like showering, I know i have to do it, but i hate it, lol.

OK, lets kick this Friday off with two positive notions;

1. After a long week of work it can be nice to rest on a Friday night. There is no obligation with the universe to beat the hell out of yourself on a Friday night. Took me many many years to learn that one. In fact ou never have to beat the hell out of yourself. Took me a couple of more years to learn that one too.

2. Rescuing a dog, cat and / or pet is the most rewarding thing individuals or families can do on any given day and at any given time. Your life will instantly have a higher sense of purpose. You will be saving a life, and they will bring immediate happiness to your life. Win – Win

Have a great Friday everyone. Day 194 here in Puerto Rico. See you tonight. I have reluctantly go take a shower now :)

Sincerely, Scott Evan Smith

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