Many of the sessions at BlogPaws were about the nuts and bolts of blogging. After all, it’s important to know what you have in your toolbox when you’re building a blog. One of my favorite sessions of the conference sounded like it would also be about tools – but it was really about heart.
The session had an simple enough title: “Make Some NOISE – How to Connect All Your Social Media & Create Buzz.” The speakers for this session were Eldad Hagar and Annie Hart, two rescue rock stars. Eldad works with Hope for Paws, Annie works with the Bill Foundation, and they both work together to make a difference for animals in need.
It was a very informative session, but it was also a very emotional one. Eldad and Annie showed us two videos. I’d seen the first one before, but it rained on my face anyway. (Grab a tissue and go watch it. It’s about Janie, a dog with a broken back and a wounded spirit. As you’ll see, she needed more than surgery to heal her heart. I love a happy ending.)
I thought I’d share the second video here today. We got a sneak preview at BlogPaws, but the video was posted on YouTube this past Friday. It was beautiful to see two different organizations working together to promote each other’s missions. We really can reach more people together than we can alone.
In addition to giving my tear ducts a workout, Eldad and Annie shared a number of useful tips. However, the most important thing I took away that day was inspiration.
What inspires you?
I’m a huge Eldad fan, perhaps you might even call me a crazed groupie fan! Thank you for sharing this video I had not seen this one yet. What inspires me is what I have seen here in Oklahoma City over that last week. So much devastation but so many people working to save the animals that are so easy to forget in a terrible thing like we have had here!
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Can’t watch the video at the moment as I’m sitting in a waiting room, but will check it out later.
My 3-legged pup was definitely an inspiration to me. I sure miss that kid. Her spirit still inspires me.
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I only recently learned about Eldad and his work, and I’m inspired! Honestly, my inspiration comes from the three little faces and waggling tails that wake me up every morning. They keep me going!
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Oh. Oh my. The babies. If I didn’t already have a home and yard full of critters … Someday when my babies pass, we’ll rescue again. Thank you for passing the torch.
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Great video thanks for sharing.
I think we all know I am a huge Eldad fan. (Hubby still doesn’t beleive I met him. I’m not THAT big of a deal, apparently.)
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Don’t worry – editing photos is on my agenda this week & then I can email you the proof you need. 🙂
Another Eldad groupie here. Loved seeing that video!
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Great video! Thanks for sharing it.
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I don’t know if I can watch them. You were still crying in the next session. 🙁
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That’s very true. I recovered though. 🙂
What a moving video! Tears falling down my face!
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