Ha - you thought after I left Massachusetts I would stop hitting people up for animal charity donations!  Well, mercifully, Utah cares about the plight of the castaway animals, too, and so the four of us (Adam, Olive, Francis and myself) are going walking.  In this time of economic struggle, our domestic animal friends are being relinquished to shelters (or just abandoned - on the streets, locked in foreclosed homes, etc) at staggering rates - they need our help!!!  Thank you all SO much in advance for your kindness and generosity. 

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Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.  Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!