Torrey Smith may be going to play for the Philadelphia Eagles this upcoming NFL season, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgetting about his roots in Maryland. He went to school at the University of Maryland and played for the Baltimore Ravens, but he’s also been a big adoption advocate and is well known to the good folks at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care … [Read more...] about Torrey Smith and His Wife Paid to Cover Adoption Fees for 46 Dogs and Cats at a Shelter
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NFL Player Takes a Public Stand Against Dog Fighting
Despite years of public outcry, there are still thousands of people who think there’s nothing wrong with fighting dogs. To help put a stop to this disgustingly brutal hobby, Seattle Seahawks linebacker KJ Wright has made a plea for people to speak out against it and report anyone who participates. “Dog fights: it’s not a sport. It’s animal cruelty, plain and … [Read more...] about NFL Player Takes a Public Stand Against Dog Fighting
Baltimore Ravens Rookie Goes to Shelter and Asks to Adopt Dog that No One Wants
Ravens’ rookie Ronnie Stanley went into the BARCS animal shelter, and did something amazing. He was looking for a dog to adopt, but had some special criteria that the dog must fit. He specifically wanted to adopt a dog that no one wanted, and had been at the shelter the longest. So he brought home a discarded, overbred mama! According to a Facebook … [Read more...] about Baltimore Ravens Rookie Goes to Shelter and Asks to Adopt Dog that No One Wants
NFL Player Suffers in Hot Car to Raise Awareness
. Dozens of dogs die every year because their careless owners leave them in vehicles while they run errands. To help demonstrate the dangers of leaving dogs in cars – even for a few minutes – Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu sat in a parked car for as long as he could. He didn’t last long! “I seriously couldn’t imagine leaving my dog in a car like this,” Mathieu … [Read more...] about NFL Player Suffers in Hot Car to Raise Awareness
