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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:39:49 AM |
Frances Singer-Hayward with rap singers Azziz (l) and Bloodsport ® and rescues Cornelia and Brooke on the Red Carpet of ‘Paws for Style’ fashion event in New York. Azziz and Bloodsport are avid animal lovers and plan to join Ms. Singer-Hayward in her efforts, along with rap impresario Russell Simmons and HSUS in ‘urban outreach’ efforts to end the practice of dog fighting. AMIGO’S very last effort before he died was appearing in a PSA (public service announcement) along with Russell Simmons against the horrific and illegal activity.
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NEW YORK - Holding a tiny white ‘rescue’ from The Humane Society of New York named
‘Hadley’ Frances Singer-Hayward once again walked the catwalk in the
star studded annual New York event “Paws for Style.” It was only two
years ago that she walked with AMIGO at her side, who has since died
after his brave battle with cancer. His memory and his mission live on
and his face appears on a Bahamian Commemorative postage stamp, as the
inspiration behind the ‘Potcake Series.’
Wearing a stunning black silk cocktail dress with a red cape designed
by Keith Lissner, to hearty applause from the audience, Ms.
Singer-Hayward, once again demonstrated her commitment to AMIGO’S
Mission….that of ‘making the world a better place for Potcakes and all
animals.” Ms. Singer-Hayward was struck by the amount of purebred dogs
that have been surrendered to HSNY reflecting one of the tragic results
of the economic downturn that has affected the United States. “I only
wish that our President (Obama) had kept his word, and seen fit to
rescue one, as he had originally nobly promised, as there are so many
of his exact breed in shelters across the country.”
Among the fellow participants in the event, which included top models,
tv and media stars and members of the fashion ‘elite’ were rappers
‘Bloodsport’ and ‘Azizz’ both under contract to Universal Records, with
albums soon to be released. Passionate dog and animal lovers
themselves, the two young brilliantly talented rap stars contradict the
unfortunate image that some in the hip hop community have played into,
that of raising dogs to take part in dog fighting activities.
Frances Singer-Hayward holding rescue “Hadley” on the Red Carpet of “Paws for Style” fashion event in New York in which she walked the catwalk in honor of late beloved potcake star AMIGO
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Ms. Singer-Hayward is currently working with rap impresario Russell
Simmons (an animal lover himself) along with The Humane Society of the
United States (HSUS) on an ‘urban outreach’ programme, which involves
visits to the inner cities and meeting with young people whom are
tragically brought up to think that animal cruelty and dog fighting are
acceptable behavior as in the case of Michael Vick, who was arrested
last year on charges of animal abuse for running a dog fighting
operation. Bloodsport and Azziz plan to lend their unqualified support
to Mr. Simmons, HSUS and Ms. Singer-Hayward’s efforts.
An anti dog fighting Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring Mr.
Simmons, HSUS Chairman Wayne Pacelle, Ms. Singer-Hayward and AMIGO was
produced and played throughout the United States before AMIGO died. It
was his very last effort, succumbing to his tragic illness only days
later.
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