FROM MY CHAIR

The July 21, 2008 issue of the trade journal AD AGE, published the story “Verizon Pit-Bull Ad Unleashes Flurry of Complaints” and reports that the LG Dare phone ad has infuriated everyone from national animal welfare organizations to grassroots rescue groups. The attack is unofficially called Can They Hear Us Now?

Petitions are circulating and animal related message boards are lit up like fireworks across the country.

The spokesperson for Verizon is Brenda Raney, who said “the ads were never intended to offend. There are two ads that focus on the Dare, she said; the other depicts a woman on a ledge. ‘These are fictional ads, designed to be over-the-top, to break through the clutter and get our message across.’ Verizon is not pulling the spots.” You can email Ms. Raney at brenda.raney@verizonwireless.com

Perhaps with enough pressure and outrage from the public, this will change. Make your voice heard. Hit them where it hurts – change service providers!!

You can sign one of the petitions by going to:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-verizon-accountable

Readers of my blog, please view the Verizon ad (link below) that features two Pit Bulls CHAINED and acting AGGRESSIVE and then PLEASE sign the petition so Verizon removes this hideous and thoughtless ad which profiles a breed with enough negative press.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hafgAqTdJes

Here is a link to sign a petition to have Verizon remove this ad immediately – “Make Verizon Accountable. Can They Hear Us Now?“ It’s the least we can do to protect the image of these wonderful, and often maligned dogs.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-verizon-accountable

My Pit Bull Rosie thanks you!