Thanks!

From Jim: I want to thank the following folks for their generous donations. Carla and Jon G., Tim D., Eileeen and James G., Becky R. H., Valerie D., Mary R., Brian and Linda, and Maurya F. These are the January angels so far! Donna and I are always humbled by the help we are given. Thank You! The critters are bracing up for a change in the weather and it's about time. We need rain and a bunch of it. The down side to this is that some our watch list animals have been given some extra days to bask in the warm sun and now that's coming to an end. We've talked to Dr. Darling about this and it will soon be time to say Good Bye to some of our beloved seniors. Dobbin-our 40 something donkey, Tiger-mid 20's Kiger, and Sugar-late 20's Qhorse are ready for their wings. There are several more that we are watching closely. When the cold wet weather arrives in earnest, their quality of life can go away pretty quickly. We're so glad they could have the peaceful retirement they've had. Of all the things we deal with here, these decisions are the hardest. I'm sure they always will be and that's how it should be. These lives are so very precious and wonderful. We often talk about the stories they could tell, the things they've seen and done. It's been a joy to get to know every animal that lives here. When I think of those critters out there in the world that will be sent to slaughter or starved to death or abused and mistreated, Well, that's hard too. You have helped us save these guys. You've made a real difference to some great creatures. I hope you feel really good about that. You sure should! Oh, and go love on your pets! You'll both enjoy it!