Toni Eakes and her A Wish for Animals (awishforanimals.org) pet rescue make a huge difference in the future of shelter animals across Southern California, more specifically, Orange County. The amount of effort, heart, and determination Toni Eakes puts in to her organization truly is an inspiration that deserves recognition. Since 2001, A Wish for Animals has been actively doing everything within their power to ensure the safety preservation of animals at risk of losing their lives to the unfortunate reality of living in a shelter. The actual number of animals that are euthanized my shock you. As of last year, nationwide, roughly 5 million companion animals are taken into a shelter. Of that 5 million, 3.5 million are euthanized. 60% of all dogs , and 70% of all cats. (Statistic Brain, 2017)
Hearing those numbers are a bit shocking if you've never actually heard them before. Anyone who has a heart would instantly feel it hurt. That is exactly why Toni Eakes is such a wonderful person. Her A Wish for Animals 100% non profit, no kill pet rescue has been actively striving to decrease those numbers through their rescuing efforts. I've personally had the opportunity to speak with her directly on the phone for about 45 minutes and her devotion to helping these animals was absolutely genuine. I feel I'm a very good judge of character, and there was no question she was legit. I mean, 45 minutes is a long time to talk on the phone in this crazy digital age right?
Our phone conversation had went on for so long because Toni Eakes is not only passionate, but remarkably knowledgeable in her field. A Wish for Animals is definitely a success in my eyes, and for anyone who may be in a position to contribute to a non profit organization, I would urge you to visit A Wish for Animals , if not to donate, but to educate and/or appreciate. She has done a great job making a difference in the world. So much so that I had to take time out of my day to write this post!
If you'd like to help reduce those crazy statistics, you can do so without spending money, simply like and share this post to any and all of your social media accounts!
If you'd like to help reduce those crazy statistics, you can do so without spending money, simply like and share this post to any and all of your social media accounts!