憑借對寵物的喜愛和對動物的憐憫心，郭泓志主動聯繫台灣SPCA做公益
台北---知名美國職棒(MLB)球員郭泓志不只擁有好球技﹐他也擁有對於保護動物的正義感。回台不到幾個禮拜的他，百忙抽空替台灣防止虐待動物協會(台灣SPCA)拍攝宣導影片，呼籲大家要阻止(停止)虐待動物行為，郭泓志表示在台灣的時候常看到媒體報導關於許多動物處於受苦之中。在美國有四隻狗狗﹐台灣有一隻狗狗的他實在對於台灣的動物感同身受。長期在國外時，最懷念的也就是他在台灣的狗寶貝，郭因此透過經紀人聯絡台灣SPCA表示想要為動物們付出一點力量，希望可以改善台灣的動物福利狀況。
SPCA是一個國際性組織，最早在英國成立，如今美國、加拿大、澳洲、香港、馬來西亞等國家已有當地的SPCA。台灣SPCA成立了才一年多並已向內政部申請非盈利組織社會團體執照。SPCA組織架構，理念,與政策已經受到了許多人的肯定﹔ 過去有徐熙娣、范曉萱&100%樂團、MC Hotdog、 Machi、王紹偉、李崗霖、何守正與SBL籃球員等明星的支持及拍攝台灣SPCA宣導影片。郭泓志這次拍攝的影片，內容包括了防止虐待動物，及幫助流浪動物的畫面。這些都是郭泓志本身很在乎的議題。在拍攝之前，郭還向協會要了關於台灣動物虐待案件的資料，可見對此議題有很大的感觸。拍攝當天郭泓志也簽下了SPCA 支持函﹐希望大家可以一起保護動物﹐愛護動物。
台灣SPCA表示希望宣導影片可在各個媒體平臺上展現給台灣民眾，希望借此可以提醒大家，台灣的動物還需要大家的幫忙及關注，請大家不要再袖手旁觀了。如願意認養動物、擔任協會義工、或捐款支持請與台灣SPCA聯絡。
Having a love for animals and passion for animal welfare, Kuo approaches the Taiwan SPCA to speak on behalf of the animals
Taipei – Not only does Hong-Chih Kuo have the skills to be one of the few players that ultimately made it to the MLB, he’s one of the few that has a true compassion for animal welfare. Back in Taiwan for just a few weeks, he spent time on a campaign for the Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TW SPCA), to speak up against animal cruelty. Kuo states that before moving to the states to play for the L.A. Dodgers, he saw many media reports of acts of violence towards animals and the devastating experiences of many of Taiwan’s strays. This hits close to home as he has five dogs of his own; four in L.A. and one in his native home of Tainan. Kuo contacted the TW SPCA through his manager and voiced his desire to try and help improve animal welfare in Taiwan.
The SPCA is an international animal welfare group of independent organizations based in many countries around the world, such as: England, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. The Taiwan SPCA was established in July of 2009 and has already applied to the Ministry of the Interior for NGO status. Taiwan SPCA’s constitution, goals, and organizational structure are already being supported by many, including famous celebrities such as: Dee Hsu (Xiao S), Mavis & 100% Band, MC Hotdog, Machi, Wang Shao Wei, singer Alex Lee, and SBL basketball players whom have all filmed supportive messages and/or campaign messages for the Taiwan SPCA.
In Kuo’s video campaign, he is portrayed as a defender of animals and is shown helping out strays. The concept came about when Kuo started asking the TW SPCA for information on cruelty cases in Taiwan. It showed his genuine interest in the matter and his aspiration to make a difference. On the day of the video shoot, Kuo also signed an endorsement letter for the Taiwan SPCA, hoping that others will join in on the fight against animal cruelty.
The Taiwan SPCA hopes that this video campaign can be shown across all media platforms to remind the public that Taiwan’s animals still need our help. It shouldn’t be a “out of sight, out of mind” kind of situation anymore. If anyone wishes to volunteer, adopt or foster an animal, or donate to TW SPCA’s cause, please contact us at: spca@spca.org.tw
