Comments on: ‘Tis the Season to Give

By: Lexi

Lexi — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:04:16 +0000

I think we all know how much I love and adore World Vision

There are a few others that I give to as well, though not as frequently as WV (which is a monthly thing). I do donate to the Humane Society from time to time, including a few of the local DC shelters. I’m also a fan of First Book, which donates books to low income children who don’t have access to new books. Also, I’m a big fan of Room to Read, which builds libraries in places where there aren’t any.

By: E.P.

E.P. — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:02:02 +0000

You know, my Lucy was called ‘Nancy’ at the shelter she was at before I got her. And she was (and still is) really high-string, though she’s calming down more and more as she gets older.

I love that y’all helped the Humane Society — I need to get involved with them in my area because it just breaks my heart how many animals out there won’t have the chance to have a good home, despite many finding homes through rescue agencies and shelters.

By: The Modern Gal

The Modern Gal — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:42:08 +0000

Awww, your story sounds like how I got my Lucy. I wanted a real dog too, looked for a Boxer mix but ended up with the dopiest pit bull in the world. And I wouldn’t trade her for the entire world.

I think the Humane Society is a very worthy cause.

By: Sally

Sally — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:36:18 +0000

Sounds like you had a good New Year’s Eve. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Day.

By: AmyJean @RelentlessBride

AmyJean @RelentlessBride — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:53:14 +0000

Your new site looks great!!!

You know… the new ASPCA commercials with Sarah Mcc?? singing breaks my heart. To think someone can abuse an animal so helpless, just tears at me… I got my shiba from a breeder and later found out about the shiba rescue, and my FH got his dog at a pet store… kinda like your experience, When he walked by the mall pet store, they had just gotten a shipment of dogs in, he took one look and knew he couldn’t leave that beautiful blue-eyed husky to be in a mall store. Although he probably paid more than he should have, we both know he would have paid 10 times more to save Juneau from that fate! If i had the space, money – i’d buy up all the puppies that were homeless everywhere

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:49:59 +0000

That’s so great that you got your dog from a rescue shelter – that’s what I want to do when I (eventually, hopefully someday soon) get a dog!

By: caitlyn

caitlyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:53:12 +0000

You’re the best, you know that? I am an absolute dog fanatic, which is probably more than obvious. I would’ve had twelve if my parents had let me, but instead I volunteered most weekends at the animal shelter.
It was only right that when I finally did decide to adopt a dog, I got her from a shelter. Not to sound even dorkier than I already do, but that dog is my saving grace. She made me structure me life- made me stay home to do homework and care for her puppy self instead of going out drinking. Got me back to what I love most- running. And she’s always a warm body to snuggle with at night.

By: LindzML

LindzML — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:01:05 +0000

We bought a beagle from our neighbors, who bred them for the purpose of using them as hunting dogs 12 years ago. They let us have the “runt”, figuring he wouldn’t be any good. He’s turned into the biggest, strongest, happiest of all, because we gave him a good home and lots of love and room to run and play while his brothers and sisters were penned together at a holding facility and have all passed on. Our boy is still going strong, and I intend to make every pet a ‘rescue’ pet. I’m glad you gave to the Humane Society, it’s a wonderful cause.

By: Good Girl Gone Blog

Good Girl Gone Blog — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:02:05 +0000

Haha yip-yip dogs- I call them “little yippy dogs”- I hate them!

By: LiLu

LiLu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:47:31 +0000

Aw, I am dying for a pup in our home… and when we get one, it will most definitely be from a shelter… no question about it.

Thanks for sharing this story… and Happy New Year, darlin!