Sweet Pea Named 2019 ASPCA Dog Of The Year

Last year we announced that Sweet Pea was named the Face of Dog Fighting Awareness for New Jersey. This year in honor of her continued advocacy on behalf of abused and abandoned animals she was named the ASPCA 2019 Dog of the Year!

Our Sweet Pea was honored for …

Bringing attention to the Persistent Crime and Brutality of Dogfighting.

As the Official Face of Dogfighting Awareness for New Jersey, Sweet Pea spent the Summer of 2019 appearing in public awareness campaigns which featured her image on billboards. Her story has shined a light on this illegal industry that thrives on animal cruelty.

Busting Breed Stereotypes

As our committed supporters, may of you know Sweet Pea’s brutal past as a god fighting bait dog and her rescue from a dump in Camden, NJ. Despite everything she faced, including grueling treatment for bit wounds, Sweet Pea maintained a friendly and playful disposition. Her story is a far cry from the negative stereotypes so many people believe about Pit Bulls and a perfect example of the resilient nature of her breed.

Inspiring Donations for Animals in Need

Sweet Pea’s owner and President of NJ Aid for Animals, Kathy McGuire, oversees the Sweet Pea Fund, which since 2015 has been raising funds for dogfighting victims and other abused and abandoned animals. Sweet Pea’s fund has helped so many animals including many of the animals featured here. Without your generous donations to her fund, we wouldn’t be able to continue this work.

Be sure to like her “Sweet Pea Fund” Facebook Page.

8th Annual Bikers For Bullies Poker Run

Bikers for Bullies is our trademarked motorcycle poker run to raise money for abused pit bulls. This year, we featured Elvis who we advocated for and saved within two hours of being euthanized. He received over $500 of medical care thanks for our Bikers for Bullies fundraiser. Grab a friend and ride with us to save lives!

Sweet Pea Gala

In honor of Sweet Pea, NJ Aid for Animals has an annual fundraiser for abused and abandoned pets. This year, we had an exclusive event at the NJ Aid for Animals’ headquarters, where guests were able to meet the dog that inspired it all: Sweet Pea!

Through her story at NJAFA.org, The Sweet Pea Fund has saved countless animals. Don’t miss an opportunity to be part of this crucial fund. Please donate to help animals like her in 2020.

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