A couple of weeks ago I went to Savanna Georgia, what a beautiful city . I went to do a cooking demo for the humane society . One of my oldest friends Guinnevere Friedman runs the humane society and I wanted to help. So I called her after food network star and said maybe now that i have had some exposure my voice for the animals will be bigger so what can I do to help. WE planned to do a food demo with a place called zunzis a sandwich shop that was rated best sandwich in america by travel channel. They were nice enough to let me use their kitchen . the day was awesome instead of seafood I made a greek dish called pastitsio . the day was a great success. What I learned is that Guinn has put a program into place with the local jail . so I went to the jail to see the inmates train the dogs . They take troubled dogs and train them so that they can be adopted this program was amazing . taking troubled dogs and troubled people and letting them live together is a win win situation. the inmates care for the dogs 24 hours a day . and boy did I meet some amazing dogs and people . They were kind enough to show me how they train the dogs and take care of them. I am very proud of my friend for all the hard work and selfless acts she does for these animals so thank you Humane society for letting me be a part of this great experience.
Michele Ragussis has been featured on Food Network Star Season 8, Chopped, and 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. This blog is her way of getting sharing her experiences, and getting out all of the food and travel ideas that keep bouncing around her head. To learn more about Michele, check out the About Me here.
Very cool indeed. Bless the dogs, and all our furry friends, and the people, wherever they may be that open their hearts to them. St. Franics said over 900 years ago, “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough.We have a higher mission to be of service to them whenever they require it…if you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.” Hope surfaces in the most unlikely places, sometimes. Bless the doggies and their inmate caregivers. And Guinn for her dedication. Peace to all.
What a fantastic program. I love hearing stories like this. Thank you for using your voice in such a positive manner.
thank you for listening..
This is another of your heartwarming, positive stories. I loved reading it. It was wonderful of you to donate your time and your talents to this worthy cause. I’ll bet Max was proud of you! This program should be implemented into every police department in the country. Thanks for telling us about it.
All I can say is WOW. I do believe we have an obligation in life to speak for those who cannot speak and defend those who cannot defend themselves. I have done several events with the ASPCA, although the funniest was several years ago a friend wanted to do something for her birthday that would benefit the ASPCA so she had a jello wrestling party,LOL. It was extremely successful, money was raised for a worthy cause, and to this day we still laugh about getting green jello off our fingernails.
I have heard of similar programs where inmates are matched up with animals and I agree that it is a wonderful program. I loved reading about your experience in Savannah!!
XOXO,
Candy
thank you so much..
You are some amazing woman with a big heart!
Cheers from Canada,
Birgit
thank you canada!!
You are truly the Best Guinn !!!!!
what about me baby g love you..