A few weeks back a very kind person by the name of Brenda posted that she would like to help out with Zoeys expenses. While this has left me speechless (for once!) and totally blown away by the generosity of a person I have never met, Brenda, Thank You, but I must with the utmost appreciation and respect to you, decline.

I have been fortunate that I have a job that allows me to provide veterinary care for my critters. Even for Zoey, who proved to be a bit more of a challenge, I look at it as an investment rather than an expense.

Now I know not everyone is in the position to take in a stray animal even if they would want to. But there are other ways you can help. So I was thinking that maybe this holiday season if you find yourself with a few extra bucks in your pocket, thinking, Hey how could I do something nice for someone or something, maybe you would consider donating to your local humane society, animal rescue group, shelter or even your local veterinarian. The vet I go to has a stray animal fund which is funded by private donations that helps to off set the cost of caring for stray animals at their clinic until they can be adopted out. I bet if you check in your area you could find something similar and I know they would welcome the help.

So remember, its better to give than receive, and if you do decide to help out, Thank you so much and tell 'em Zoey sent you.