ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS

Putting Compassion into Action

By Scotlund Haisley
Founder of Animal Rescue Corps

Unfortunately, there is no shortage of animal suffearing in this world. If humans find a way to profit from another species, too often greed overrides compassion. Huge industries are created and money is the priority, not the animals' best interests. As you read this, billions of animals are languishing emotionally, socially, and physically. They are imprisoned in puppy mills and fur farms, tortured in research labs, slaughtered for food, and forced into acts of entertainment. People may profit, but the cost is immeasurable cruelty.

I have seen this horrific cruelty first-hand in my 20-year career defending the voiceless, as a humane officer, as an executive director of a shelter, as the leader of a national animal rescue team, and now as the president of an international animal protection organization. I am often asked how I can go on doing this emotional work year after year. I reply, "I know this suffering exists. How can I not do something about it?" There is an undeclared war on animals. It is my life's work to fight for them, and mine is a mission of peace - to bring freedom and safety to the victims of abuse and promise them they will suffer no more. This unwavering commitment to ending animal abuse is why I have founded Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), an organization solely focused on investigating cases of cruelty, rescuing animals who are suffering, educating those who are willing, and empowering anyone and everyone to join in this mission.

People also frequently ask whether my work makes me lose faith in humanity. It's true I see the worst humankind has to offer, but I also see the best. A peacemaking mission of this size requires a veritable army of compassionate soldiers. ARC has many partners as we lead rescues in communities that do not have the resources to address large-scale cruelty cases. Volunteers put their lives on hold to join us on rescues and take the impact of their extraordinary experiences home with them. Law enforcement officials realize we offer a solution to stamp out cruelty, and they hold up a shield to prevent further suffering. Local and national animal protection groups work beside us and stand as a unified force in ending abuse. Supporters spread the word about the cruelty we expose and shoulder the mantle for our continued effectiveness. Each of our partners is motivated by a common outrage at injustice and a passionate desire to make a lasting difference for all living beings.

We must use our talents and work together to create a compassionate world for animals everywhere. We must refuse to support industries that profit from suffering. We must hold individuals accountable for their participation in cruelty. We must rescue those in need and educate the world in the process.

Animals are suffering now. Animal Rescue Corps is putting compassion into action to end that suffering. There are various ways to support ARC and get involved with our live-saving efforts. Please join us.

For more information or to make a donation:
www.animalrescuecorps.org