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Pet overpopulation is a world-wide issue.

We documented the plight of homeless animals in South Florida. Redland, FL is an unincorporated area in Miami-Dade County. Community members and rescue organizations have come together to feed and rehome stray dogs left to fend for themselves. They are educating people, and building a better Miami.

View the interactive StoryMap - Miami-Dade Dogs

THE PROBLEM

A homeless dog population in South Florida is garnering mixed reactions.  To some, it is a normal sight.  To others, it is making living in the area almost unbearable.  Even other states are getting involved to rescue these dogs as there is not enough local support.

Illegal dumping of all kinds is occurring.  Everyone becomes threatened by humans who dump their belongings with no regard for the life it disrupts, and the planet it is harming.  The dogs and the garbage go hand in hand with this issue that touches all aspects of human life as we live in an ever disposable society. Everything becomes threatened where there is such a negligence towards life and our home planet. 

Domestic dogs are viewed differently all over the world. The concept of a pet varies widely as well. In some places of the world, dogs roam the streets in large numbers and in turn form into packs as they would have lived before modern domestication. The trials they face are much larger though. Cars zoom down the streets, trash pollution is easily consumable, abuse is rampant, and just these reasons alone make the 21st century a much less habitable place for the domestic dog outside of a home. Our ever-increasing human population doesn’t make the world any easier for other animals to live in.

The dogs of today are not equipped for life in the wild of today.

"When you think about dogs living in the wild, you think of wild dogs.  These are not wild dogs, they’re dogs living in a wild situation"

— Rick Chaboudy, Suncoast Animal League

Thanks To You!

We Ran A Successful Kickstarter Campaign!

Thanks to YOU- we are able to make this film a reality.

How The Funds Were Used:

We thank you for your support from start to finish, and hope that this film brings support and awareness to the plight of homeless dogs.

Hundreds of hours went into making this happen. Our campaign raised $5,598 bringing the 10% donation to Redland Rock Pit Abandoned Dogs Project to $560.

We were able to fund two trips to Homestead, Fl. The first trip was six days, and the second was two days. In that time, we conducted over 15 interviews and followed multiple Redland Rock Pit dog feeding volunteers to their feeding locations capturing video all along the way. We were even there for two rescues. One dog now called Ruby was found by Maria Torres, who we interviewed. The other was found when we were feeding with a volunteer. The puppy was shaking and crying as a storm approached. She was rescued, and is now loved and cared for. Her name is Frida. We met the wonderful volunteers at Paws 4 You, spoke with veterinarians at Knowles Animal Hospital, and met donor Robin Grahl who we interviewed with her family.

Using Homestead as a base, we were able to film there, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami Gardens, and the vicinity. We were also able to film an interview in Orlando with Chandra Waters, and interviews with two students at Felix Varela High School in Kendall. We were able to rent cameras, audio equipment, lenses, everything we needed. We are so thankful.

This project was a huge undertaking, and our very first time creating something of this magnitude. It was not easy, but we are thrilled to finally be able to share this with you. This is a project that will continue and we hope to make an impact along the way.

Thank You!

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