Love-A-Bull has presented a no-kill proposal to the Austin Animal Advisory Commission which includes a significant public relations component. We are now waiting to take the next steps as the Commission prepares their report and recommendations for Austin City Council. Read the full proposal here: Love-A-Bull PR Campaign Proposal (PDF)
Archive for January, 2010
Love-A-Bull is looking for a volunteer to take the reins in a brand new position: public relations (PR) coordinator.
The PR Coordinator would need to be
- Media-savvy
- Social, outgoing, talkative
- Reliable
- Able to pitch intriguing stories to news outlets
The PR Coordinator would get to
- Contact local media sources about our services and events
- Find and connect with other local and state groups that have similar missions and interests
- Handle interviews
- Issue press releases
- Spread the word about our events and services through social media like Craigslist, Holly’s Hot Happenings, Do512, Austin360, News8’s Community Events Calendar, and any other possible free posting
There’s a potential for additional responsibilities as our organization grows and our services expand.
This volunteer opportunity would look great on anyone’s resume, and you would be part of an essential, highly-valued team of core volunteers.
If you are interested in joining our team as the PR Coordinator, please send an email to info@love-a-bull.org and explain why you are a match for the position.
Thanks to Jasmine for sharing her thoughts with us in this great letter. We will be sure to forward her letter to our state legislators as they think about what kinds of laws they want to propose in 2011. Jasmine and other advocates would be glad to hear that our petition against BSL in Texas has reached over 1200 signatures as of today.
Happy First Birthday to Love-A-Bull, as we proudly celebrate a full year of significant accomplishments and activities:
- Launch of the Free Training Program to members (to date, over 80 dogs have participated in the program, with over 10 dogs achieving the Canine Good Citizen distinction)
- Four Love-A-Bull members and their dogs actively working as therapy teams
- Pittie Pride Memorial Walk, on the opening day of NFL season (Sept. 13), to protest Michael Vick’s signing by the Philadelphia Eagles and to remember the many victims of dog fighting. Over 40 dogs participated in the walk from City Hall to Jo’s Coffee, along South Congress Avenue.
- National Pit Bull Awareness Weekend (Oct. 24-25), featuring special guest John Garcia, handler and rehabilitator of the Vicktory Dogs from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and Official Proclamation from Mayor and Austin City Council as “Love-A-Bull Weekend”
- Receiving the Achievement and Project Support Awards from the Animal Farm Foundation in recognition of the accomplishments of Mocha, a breed ambassador, and grant funding to recognize the Canine Good Citizen distinction
- Successful events at Pints for Pits at Shangri-La, and Art for Animals at Maranda Pleasant Gallery, to raise funds and awareness
- Assisting with repeal of breed-specific legislation in Madisonville, Texas
- Outreach and participation in the Violet Crown Festival, City of Austin vaccination clinic, Pet Fest in San Marcos, Barktoberfest, Barkitecture, South Congress First Thursdays, Ice Cream Festival, movie night at the Alamo Drafthouse, Poochinis and Peticures at Lofty Dog, the Thunderbird Subs Turkey Trot, Holiday Photos throughout the year, and other community events
Please join us, support us, and get involved, as we embark on the next year of exciting programs and activities. We cannot achieve our goals without your help and participation!