Holidays

Well, the Thanksgiving and "Black Friday" havoc is over.  Finally.  Can you believe that Christmas will soon be here?   And then the New Year celebration.
Speak of Christmas, I don't always identify with all of the religious holidays around the world but I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with all of our readers no matter what country you are in and no matter your religion.  May the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 bring safety, health and peace to all.

While reading this, please give thought to everyone who has less and please make it a point to give of yourself instead of take for yourself.  This has been a trying year for everyone and we can only hope that the year coming up will bring more prosperity to those who deserve to have better in their lives.  Perhaps those who have the majority of wealth will find it in themselves to share some of it with those most in need.

So much for this rambling.   Remember,  we can only give what we are willing to give and we can only receive what is freely presented to us.

Talk again soon,

Bob

NEW CHANCE FOR MONEY

Not long ago we were advised that there is scholarship money ($500.00) for ag and vet med students.  This money is available at:   http://www.joehoyfund.org   I understand it is really not hard to qualify for this.  Problem is there are only a few scholarships available.
Again, http://www.joehoyfund.org.

Admin.

HELP US SAVE A LIFE

Helping Strays, the Humane Society of Monroe County really needs this. Please vote for our shelter so we can keep homeless pets comfortable in all weather conditions.

http://spenglerco.com/spengler-shelter-vote/

SHELTER CHALLENGE

Follow this link to help us win this Shelter Challenge:    http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=685735&nomineeId=15820#sthash.PjE3Xjtq.gbpl

READ THIS AND LEARN

Most of the pets that come to Helping Strays need very basic medical care. Spay or neuter, vaccines and parasite screening and prevention are generally all that is required. Sometimes, though, a pet arrives injured or ill. Many medical problems are treatable and the pet, once healed, can live a normal, full and happy life. Sometimes the injuries and medical conditions are extensive and very costly to treat. Orphaned puppies and kittens also need extra help,The Pet-In-Need Fund is used exclusively for expenses involved in treating the injured, ill, abused and orphaned animals who make their way to Helping Strays.The Pet-In-Need Fund allows us to take in these animals and provide the treatment they so desperately need.

Ranging from burns and broken bones, through heartworm treatment and eye surgery, Pet-In-Need gets cats and dogs with treatable problems on the road to health and a permanent, loving home. Often, several animals will be enrolled in PIN simultaneously. In 2013, 13 pets were helped by the Pet-In-Need Fund. We have already surpassed that in 2014.

If you knew what these poor dogs and cats go through it would break your heart. Please hel... http://t.co/PXYtoQ1oCN

WELCOME

Just want to take a second to welcome Jim McConnell to our list of contributors.  You can visit Jim via his library page.
What great information he has to share about Quaker Parrot genetics.

CONTRIBUTORS

I would like to take this opportunity to invite any authors from around the world to give some thought to contributing to our publication.  You have the chance to make a difference.