“I was not only captivated by the
ingenuity, bravery and gumption of the rescuers, but also completely sucked
into the world of the animals themselves. I feel compelled to share that with
everyone…”
JD Disalvatore
JD Disalvatore, an American LGBT award
winning film and television producer/director and gay rights activist,
was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. As anyone knows who has been touched
by cancer, it can be overwhelming, but during this difficult time (and
only thinking of herself) she has made it her mission to save the dogs of Los
Angeles and turn it into a “no kill” city.
Her passionate journey began when she began
volunteering for the East Valley Animal Shelter and saw firsthand the reality
of dogs and cats being euthanized. However, the experience also introduced her to
the passionate people, rescues, and organizations that are fighting to save
these precious beings from euthanasia. Those experiences led her to make the
documentary called “How to Save a Dog”, and it will showcase the incredible effort it takes
to rescue a dog. She will also include a series of 20 to 30 educational videos
for social media to help educate the general public and different subjects (i.e.
How to Foster a Pet, etc). For more information on her project visit the
official website here.
Ms. Disalvatore is an inspiration to us all!
