kenog Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Jimmy has joined a host of other stars to sign guitar for Anti-puppy farming initiative. Brian May does fantastic work for animal causes - top bloke. TV vet Marc Abraham and Queen guitarist Brian May with the PUP AID Guitar (Photo Julia Claxton)Brian May, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Roger Daltrey have signed a guitar to help dogs. The rock legends are among several stars - including Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Mick Jones and Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore - to put their signatures on the PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar, which was donated by Liam Gallagher and will be auctioned off later this month. TV vet Marc Abraham is responsible for the anti-puppy farming initiative and is delighted so many famous faces have agreed to lend their support to the PUP AID Campaign. He said: "I'm so thankful to Epiphone for starting what's been quite a mad journey, and truly honoured to have met some of the most influential musicians and heroes in rock history who have supported this campaign." PUP AID is also being backed by Save-Me - a campaign founded by Queen guitarist Brian to promote decent treatment of animals - who have urged dog lovers to back responsible pet breeding. They said: "Save-Me is supporting Marc the vet's important campaign to end the disgraceful Puppy Farming trade. Make sure you don't support cruelty in irresponsible pet breeding." The PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar will be sold at London's Bonhams on December 15, along with an original Jimi Hendrix guitar and Beatles lyrics in a special entertainment memorabilia auction. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Dogs Trust, Oldies Club - a charity specialising in rehoming older dogs - and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Fills the Air Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 That's so wonderful to hear that Jimmy is doing something positive for animal welfare. I always knew that Brian May was involved in lots of animal welfare campaigns, but it's great that Jimmy and so many other musicual legends are contributing too. I hope they raise a lot of money. Puppy farming is so cruel and needs to be stopped. Thanks for posting this Kenog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I really love it when celebrity guitar heroes like Jimmy Page and Brian May actually take the initiative to promote the welfare of animals. It is initiatives like these which make me admire these blokes even more! Thanks for posting this kenog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 As an animal lover, nice to hear this. Glad the anti puppy farming are getting support from these gentlemen:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I am a big animal lover. It's nice that they did this. I just fell in love with Jimmy all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Source:- www.artdaily.org I've added this article because it goes into more details about the auction, and also gives more information on the horrific practice of puppy farming. KNIGHTSBRIDGE.- Bonhams are to sell a one of a kind Epiphone Casino Guitar that has been signed by a host of rock legends in their Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 15th December with funds raised going to PUP AID. PUP AID 2010 was launched in September by Liam Gallagher kindly offering his support to raise awareness about Puppy Farming. The guitar is estimated to sell for £3,000-4,000. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Keith Richards (Rolling Stones), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Eric Clapton, Brian May (Queen), Mick Jones (The Clash), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Paul Weller (The Jam/Style Council) and Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy) have all signed the PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar. PUP AID 2010 was the brainchild of TV Vet Marc Abraham and the first-ever music festival and celebrity-judged dog show, held in Brighton, England, to raise awareness about the cruel industry of puppy farming in the UK. Puppy farming is the mass-production of puppies purely for profit with no thought or consideration for the welfare or happiness of the pups, breeding bitches or stud-dogs. Poorly diseased pups are then removed from their sick mothers far too young and transported sometimes hundreds of miles to be sold from pet-shops, free newspaper adverts or like commodities on websites. Puppies bought from these sources are usually riddled with fatal infectious and congenital diseases and if they don’t die within the first week resulting in both family and financial heartache, they’ll often require hundreds or even thousands of pounds in vet’s bills to try and make better. TV Vet Marc Abraham who is the resident vet on BBC Breakfast, ITV This Morning and Sky1’s ‘My Pet Shame’ has taken the PUP AID Guitar along to each legend, and says “I’m so thankful to Epiphone for starting what’s been quite a mad journey, and truly honoured to have met some of the most influential musicians and heroes in rock history who have supported this campaign. “Puppy farming is a horrific practice that must be stopped. Sadly local authorities and dog welfare organisations are often unable to prevent this battery farming of dogs and so the responsibility lies with the British dog-loving public to stop buying these farmed pups altogether and end the demand forever. “Anyone considering buying a dog should never buy from pet-shops or online without meeting the owner, but always consider adopting from their local rescue shelter instead. If you’re determined to buy a puppy please always see the pup interacting with its mother and contact the Kennel Club’s list of Accredited Breeders for the healthiest pups which will share long and happy lives with you”. The Save-Me campaign, founded by Queen guitarist and animal-lover Brian May to promote decent treatment of animals, said: “Save-Me is supporting Marc the Vet's important campaign to end the disgraceful Puppy Farming trade. Make sure you don't support cruelty in irresponsible pet breeding”. The PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar joins an original Jimi Hendrix guitar and Beatles lyrics in a special music and entertainment memorabilia auction at Bonhams Knightsbridge on December 15th and is surely the ultimate Christmas gift for any music-loving dog owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maaike Roeleveld Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Puppy farming is so cruel.....! As an animal friend it is great to read that Jimmy and other musical legends are involved in anti puppy farming initiatives. Puppy mills need to be stopped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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