Take A Bite Out Of Abuse

with Lisa & Snickers

Help Us  Stop Abuse, Bullying, & Violence In Their Tracks!

 

*Team*

*Lisa Freeman, Snickers, & the Whole Take A Bite Out Of Abuse Team*

"Everyone in our family has been abused in one form or another, so we're all fighting back, sharing our stories and talents to help others break free from abuse, bullying & violence cycle."   -Lisa F.

Snickers AKA "The Bully Buster"

Snickers was a runaway, abused dog when he ran under our van 8 years ago. Today he’s the Mascot of our program, can do numerous tricks, and is a Certified Pet Therapy Dog. In his free time he loves to go for walks, rides, & meet new people and dogs.

Baby Ruth AKA "The Bully"
         

Baby Ruth is the newest member of our team. She plays the “Bully” in our workshops to teach kids about bullying & safety. But we also dress her up as a beautiful princess to teach kids not to bully bullies and show them that even bullies are loved. She also does a few really neat tricks along with Snickers @ the end of the program. In her free time, Baby enjoys chewing on things… I’d better go...

*Check out our Puptails Blog to learn more about our adventures with Baby.

                        Lisa Freeman/ Motivational Speaker

Lisa Freeman is the President & Founder of the program. She is also an award-winning author. She has raised 4 kids, two dogs, and survived every form of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, verbal). Today, she shares personal stories from her own bullying/being bullied days as well as methods to help kids, teens, and families break free from the bullying/abuse cycle.  In her free time, Lisa enjoys photography, walking her dogs, and meeting new dogs/ people!

John Freeman/ Videographer

John Freeman is Lisa’s husband and right hand man. He was bullied as a child for being overweight. He’s the technical person who often works behind the scenes. He monitors sound, video, and takes photos. When he’s not driving the team and filming, he works at a local factory as a Hi-Lo Driver. He plays drums on the worship team @ church and enjoys music and golfing.

Melissa/ Dog Trainer & Assistant

Melissa wears many faces in the program. She shares her story of being bullied in school to how she befriended the bully. She also helps train the dogs, and changes costumes between a clown, Santa’s Helper, and the Easter Bunny, depending on the season. She works at Wal-Mart as a greeter. In her free time she enjoys art, walking the dogs, doing Pet Therapy, and meeting new people.

Brian/ Helps With Dogs

Brian is in need of a heart transplant, yet although he’s been sick and bullied most of his life due to health issues, he doesn’t let that get him down. He has an awesome sense of humor. And he works behind the scenes helping with the dogs/taking them on potty runs, getting them food & water, and often times changing their costumes. In his spare time Brian loves video games, walking, and watching cartoons.

Jeremiah/ Singer/ Song Writer

Jeremiah was nearly bullied to death in school. Now he fights back by singing songs that he wrote to stop bullying, abuse, and violence. He’s currently in the Youth Worship Band at church, on a softball team, and basketball team. In his spare time he loves to write songs, sing, and play sports.

Robert/ Helps John With Video

Robert was a cutter. He nearly committed suicide. His powerful story of recovery is used in teen workshops all over. He also helps with the sound and videography. He’s currently attending ISOM Bible College and will graduate later this fall. He enjoys chatting, playing online games, and doing web designing.