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Guitar Signed by Rock Legends for Auction to Fight Puppy Farming

Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Mick Jones, Roger Daltrey, Paul Weller, and Gary Moore have signed the guitar for PUP AID 2010.

Brighton, UK (December 6, 2010) -- Bonhams will auction an Epiphone Casino signed by a host of rock legends in their December 15 sale with proceeds going to PUP AID. PUP AID was launched this year by Oasis' Liam Gallagher to raise awareness about puppy farming.

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Keith Richards (Rolling Stones), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Eric Clapton, Brian May (Queen), Mick Jones (The Clash), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Paul Weller (The Jam/Style Council) and Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy) have all signed the PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar, which is estimated to sell for £3,000-4,000.

PUP AID 2010 was the brainchild of TV Vet Marc Abraham and the first-ever music festival and celebrity-judged dog show, held in Brighton, England, to raise awareness about the cruel industry of puppy farming in the UK.


Marc Abraham with Brian May

TV Vet Marc Abraham who is the resident vet on BBC Breakfast, ITV This Morning and Sky1’s ā€˜My Pet Shame’ has taken the PUP AID Guitar along to each legend, and says ā€œI’m so thankful to Epiphone for starting what’s been quite a mad journey, and truly honoured to have met some of the most influential musicians and heroes in rock history who have supported this campaign.

ā€œPuppy farming is a horrific practice that must be stopped. Sadly local authorities and dog welfare organisations are often unable to prevent this battery farming of dogs and so the responsibility lies with the British dog-loving public to stop buying these farmed pups altogether and end the demand forever.

ā€œAnyone considering buying a dog should never buy from pet-shops or online without meeting the owner, but always consider adopting from their local rescue shelter instead. If you’re determined to buy a puppy please always see the pup interacting with its mother and contact the Kennel Club’s list of Accredited Breeders for the healthiest pups which will share long and happy lives with you.ā€

The Save-Me campaign, founded by Queen guitarist and animal-lover Brian May to promote decent treatment of animals, said: ā€œSave-Me is supporting Marc the Vet's important campaign to end the disgraceful Puppy Farming trade. Make sure you don't support cruelty in irresponsible pet breedingā€.

The PUP AID Epiphone Casino Guitar joins an original Jimi Hendrix guitar and Beatles lyrics in a special music and entertainment memorabilia auction at Bonhams Knightsbridge on December 15th.

Proceeds from the auction are going to Dogs Trust, Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Oldies Club – a small charity specializing in re-homing older unwanted dogs.

For more information:
marcthevet.com
bonhams.com/entertainment

Source: Press Release

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