04/12/2025
IS MY GOFUNDME LEGIT?
I was asked if my GoFundMe is legit, I respect this question it's a very good question.
Here was my response for all to read
hi, yes. I am the creator of it
I am the one who the dog was surrendered to 6 months ago. I am the one who is doing my backyard so I can move him from my friend Tammy Valentino house, who has been gracious enough to house him this entire time, she needs her home back with her 4 dogs. No one has shown interest in him in the 6 months Because he is:
3 years old
Pitbull mix something or another
He is a black dog. Unfortunately, there is the so-called "black dog curse," which is almost like the black cat conspiracy.
Black dogs and cats are the least adopted and purchased.
Then add on he has behavior issues which I am aworking on, but I can't work him from where he lives now.
Not one rescue or NO KILL shelter would take him and or they are full. There's is a country wide crisis going on. Dogs, puppies, adults, good bad or other are being euthanasized everyday because there's no room in the KILL shelters
So what are my options?
Put him down?
Absolutely not. I am a professional certified dog trainer an, I make these types of decisions in my line of work and I've done it. You don't put a dog down for some issues... not when he is a sweet loving boy. Smart, loyal Obedient. We all have issues, humans, too. We all deserve a chance. Tammy and I have and will continue to be his future. So the GOFUNDME is not going well because i haven't posted enough content of him. So people are asking if this is legit and I get it.
Tomorrow,I am going shopping and not touching what has already been donated. I will use my credit card. Because I have to house him safely and comfortably. I have 4 dogs. 2 of them have to be separated as it is.
Maaco is dog reactive out of fear, so safety is top priority for 5 dogs, other species that run around the yard, humans and my husband because Maaco has fear ear of men. So it's gonna take a while for Eric to be able handle him.
So yup, this is very real
Shopping will be on video and posted