people and cell phones, they were able to remove all the dogs with Linda taking a portion of the group and crossing into Mississippi until further transport and medical attention could be found for the animals. She said they were all dying as they were the remaining animals left in the floodwaters. She got a vet on them immediately and transported several to her rescue associates in St. Louis Missouri, where she was born. They received the emergency medical attention they needed and all survived! PetSmart Charities sent the “Rescue Wagon” and all the dogs were transported from Mississippi and Texas and finally into New Mexico. The dogs received all the medical care that they needed, as well as spay and neuter. She traveled in New Mexico until she secured a motor home and made the final drive herself into Los Angeles for Thanksgiving. Linda found a boarding facility that could take the dogs right away, and had to move them every four days due to the holiday. A few of the dogs needed heart-worm treatment, a new concept in California. She set up day pens for them to enjoy the sunshine during their treatment and they slept inside her home at night. They all survived. Her new brood of rescues sealed the deal. She bought property up in Acton, California and the “Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, Rescue & Wellness Center” was born on December 5th, 2006. Coming into her anniversary of 11 years in Acton, California, Linda looks back at the journey and where animal rescue and pet overpopulation stands today along with the emergency environmental crisis we are all facing at this time. Her dog “Sunny Boy” the love of her life, and his sidekick “Riley,” took her down a new road of “canines with cancer.” Losing Sunny Boy to cancer with very little help and chemotherapy that took his life within a week left her grief- stricken. She begged for answers and worked with the best nutritionist when Riley was diagnosed. This prepared her for his final goodbye and educated her about cancer. The prevention she learned we can all benefit from through administering proper daily canine food choices and supplements. She’s been working with Marc Ching for many years now. He is Linda’s mentor and teacher. Marc is well known for all his animal welfare work and nutritional aid.
It is now known that the best diet you can extend to your dog consists of grain free dry and wet canned food. No white potato but sweet potato is an excellent replacement choice. There are many very good clean food companies out there and the pet stores now sell their own homemade foods around the country as well. It is important to look at the labels of the brands you buy and support. Linda feeds “Evangers” canned rabbit, duck, salmon. A great testimonial to the reliability of the brand. “WorldHeart” is one of the largest licensed dog rescues in California. Very few are aware of Linda’s hard work saving dogs weekly from all the California shelters from Los Angeles up to the San Francisco Bay area. She works with dogs with all degrees of medical needs and relies on donations for this major work to help educate on pet overpopulation and abandonment. She also educates pet owners regarding their insurance, noting that some insurance companies force people to give up their pets which is unnecessary. “If your insurance company won’t support you change companies to one that will! Do not give up your animals!” Some insurance companies exclude certain breeds. If your insurance companies policy is to exclude your breed know that you can buy “Breed Specific” Liability Insurance to properly cover you and your pet. Be prepared! Linda was raised with cats in Connecticut as a child but the dogs reached out to her after her loss of her beloved dog “Peanut,” and she has kept her word to them. As she says, she had no idea she was putting her career on hold when she entered the property in 2006 but she has stayed the course, crisscrossing the country to educate on the part of pet overpopulation, animal cruelty, puppy mills and more. “Today,” she says “we are in the biggest pet overpopulation crisis in history.” Linda constantly puts out information on Emergency Evacuation that was taught to her by the famous Gretchen Wyler (who died from cancer a few years back). Gretchen, was known for her amazing TV show “The Genesis Of Words.” Linda says all of her mentors have passed away and she now feels like she is the “Grandma of all Rescue.” Every grandmother should be this beautiful inside and out! Linda is proactive in the important work of animal rescue, fighting to get spay and neuter affordable to all, cutting down on veterinary costs to save our animals, proper feeding protocol and getting rid of the junk food that causes our animals to be sick. When people are faced with the life and death of their pets they are devastated, but many times do not have the funds to keep them alive. She doesn’t feel this needs to happen. We can do better for the angels on earth that are our best friends. 73
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