Susie’s Hope Movie
Susie’s Hope is a rescue movie based on true events of a Pit Bull mix puppy set on fire and Donna Lawrence, who rescued her.
Susie, Pit Bull mix Puppy
Susie’s was only 8-weeks old when her owner became enraged and beat her up. He dislocated Susie’s jaw, smashed her teeth, then poured lighter fluid and lit her on fire. Luckily, Susie was able to run away, and Donna with her friend Ramona found her in a Greensboro, NC park. Susie had second and third degree burns on over 60 percent of her body. Susie was in rehab for many months at a local animal shelter before Donna adopted her. Susie is very lucky and became a trained therapy dog, helping other burn victims. Through their hard work and determination in the fight of animal cruelty, Susie was awarded the title of 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog, as well as the 2014 American Humane Association Therapy Dog.
Donna Lawrence. Animal Lover
Donna’s instinct kicked in to help a dog when a neighbor left and chained his dog to a tree. She took care of the dog. Unfortunately, the dog attacked her from behind. This incident altered her life. Donna went through physical and emotional healing. Susie taught her the meaning of survival, healing, forgiveness and love. Susie provided Donna a new direction of life, Susie’s Hope was born.
Susie’s Hope Foundation
Susie’s Hope, established in 2011, is a non-profit foundation with the mission “to foster awareness of the animal abuse that exists in our nation and to work to end this epidemic by providing education to people of all ages.”
Together, Susie and Donna work as a team 1) educating everyone that having a pet is a
huge responsibility, 2) being safe around animals, 3) no one should ever hurt any animals and 4) most of all the importance of love, hope, and forgiveness.
“Susie’s Law” was passed in her home state of North Carolina, seeking justice and protection for all animals to enact a stricter punishment for those convicted of animal cruelty and abuse.
Be Kind to Animals Week: May 3-9
Donna and Susie have become the ideal advocates for American Humane Association’s “Be Kind To Animals” week. When you purchase Susie’s Hope DVD between May 3rd-9th, 50% of the proceeds will go directly to the American Humane Association.
Susie’s Hope DVD is now available online at Walmart, Best Buy and Family Video as well as the Susie’s Hope website, www.susieshope.com.
Songs from the movie, “Susie Q” by The Charlie Daniels Band and “Wake Up Little Susie” by Vince Gill and Jenny Gill are available. Golden Woofs was honored to be given a copy of these songs. Support Susie’s hope by downloading these songs via iTunes and Amazon. Also, ask your local stations to play these songs in support of Susie’s Hope and Be Kind To Animals Week.
“The kindness one does for an animal may not change the world …
But, it will change the world for that one animal.”
Oh wow, what an intense story… for both of them 🙁 Glad they are both there for each other though. Susie is definitely a cutie pie!
Be kind to animals week… by far the best week of the year.
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Just went over and ordered a copy of the DVD to help support the cause. Those who are cruel to animals should pay much higher consequences than they do now.
What a beautiful story, Rosalyn and Sugar! Thanks so much for sharing. There are so many inspirational dogs and people out there who advocate for them. I think the more we share those stories, the more that kind of energy combats the negative energy of those who are sick and depraved.
A very important message Sugar
Lily & Edward
We are stunned….and nearly speechless what kind of sub creature was that owner!
Susie is beautiful…look at those gorgeous loving eyes. Animals are so forgiving. Bless the recuers hearts!
Hugs
Madi and mom
Wow, I am speechless. People who are cruel to animals should be in more trouble and pay a much higher price. Animals are so vulnerable and shouldn’t be taken advantage of. Susie is adorable and looks so lovable. xo
What a great ending to the story. I would love for their to be stronger punishments for animal abuse.
That is so sad anyone would do such a thing.
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
PS – Tomorrow the Blogville Barkers debut in their furst practice!
I love this story and remember crying at this portion of the Hero Dog Awards. Happy Be Kind to Animals Week! ♥
what a sweet girl, people are just horrible.
I’m speechless! What a story. So happy for Susie’s ending. Wow!