I Hope You're Sitting Down, Because this Will Shock You

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Friday, September 22. 2006

Posted by Ancient of Days in Gathering Darkness

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I Hope You're Sitting Down, Because this Will Shock You

OK, so I make a lot of noise about hating animals; you all know that. However, one of my dearest friends is Alison Gianotto, a woman who has helped my wife and I financially as well as emtionally over the years; and who also happens to be one of the most active Animal Rights people in the US. As a result, she has been selected as a top 10 finalist for the Animal Planet "Hero of the Year" award. Below the fold you will find more information about the contest, Alison, and her cause(s). I'm not looking for anyone to vote against their conscience, but if I may drop all pretense for a moment, I think you could do far worse than to vote for Alison.

If anyone has questions about Alison's activities, let me know. I can speak a bit more directly to what she does.

Hi all,

I'm not even sure how to begin this e-mail, as I'm still reeling. I just
got off the phone with Animal Planet, and out of so many thousands of
entries, I have apparently been selected as one of the 10 finalists in the
Animal Planet Hero of the Year Contest.

As you may know, the winner receives $10k towards their favorite animal
charity, and a trip to Hawaii (not to mention the exposure it would give to
Pet-Abuse.Com).

I am humbled beyond words at this nomination (and for those of you who know
me, catching me at a loss for words is no easy task.)

The winner will be selected from the 10 finalists by way of public voting on
the Animal Planet website, starting Sept 25 (Monday) until midnight Oct 8.
Please consider visiting their website during that time and learning more
about the finalists. If (and *only* if) you feel I am truly the best pick,
consider voting for me.
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/hero_of_the_year/hero.html

Thank you for your time, and your enduring support. I think I need to go lie
down now. :-)

Sincerely,

Alison L. Gianotto
President/CEO
[email protected]
1-888-523-PETS ext. 100

www.pet-abuse.com - President/CEO
www.everydayactivist.com
www.realitytraining.com
www.acofunstop.com - online AC and HLE community
www.crittercrusaders.com - animal caregiver social network

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Wren on :

Is it funny that I already knew about this and was planning on voting on Monday as soon as possible?

Daboo on :

This is fantastic, not only because I'm happy for your friend, but also because I'm thrilled that someone who is doing something so RIGHT should be recognized and rewarded. Yay!

Ancient Of Days on :

My question is whether you were planning on voting for Alison...and, if yes, how do you know her?

Wren on :

Well, no I don't know Allison, but there will be voting for her because you say so.

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