The Inspiring Story Behind Because of Roscoe
The journey of Because of Roscoe began with a pit bull puppy named Roscoe, who faced unimaginable hardships. Rescued by Samira Yaghi, Roscoe's story is a testament to the resilience of these misunderstood dogs. After enduring severe abuse and neglect, Roscoe was brought to the Emergency Veterinarian, where he fought for his life. This pivotal moment ignited a passion in Samira to advocate for pit bull type dogs and to challenge the negative stereotypes surrounding them.
Samira's experience with Roscoe opened her eyes to the discrimination faced by these dogs and their owners. Determined to make a difference, she became a volunteer rescue coordinator at Fairfield County Animal Control (FCAC), where she worked tirelessly to improve the lives of shelter animals. This led to the creation of the Friends of Fairfield Animals (FOFA) Facebook page, which has successfully connected the shelter with rescues and supporters across North America.