A Christmas Blessing for All Rescues

Yes, pet lovers, there is a Santa Claus. Actually, many who are filled with the Christmas spirit every day of the year.

For those who rescue animals, adopt them from groups or shelters, donate to sustain these efforts, or who keep all of these pet lovers in their thoughts, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

And say a special blessing for Gigi, and for Marlene Oetzel, the Lost and Found Dog Rescue, and all of those who work tirelessly to find these creatures forever homes.

Marlene sent me this e-mail about Gigi (left):

"This our little Gigi. She was rescued from a hoarder in Virginia who when she died, her husband put all the dogs in an outside pen with no shelter. Gigi and all the dogs lived in filth and pure muck. Gigi came to us with pneumonia and thankfully lived but it was really touch and go for almost a week. Gigi still does not like to go outside when it's raining. She now lives the life she deserves with her beloved parents in West Chester Pa. This is how we use donations ... to keep saving animals like Gigi."

Amen.