As we enter the holidays, I decided to take a break from writing about our Penguins to address another issue that’s on my heart.
First, a little back story.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve grown extremely close to a dear friend’s pit bull named Zeus. In addition our daily “sniff ‘n’ strolls” around the neighborhood, I occasionally doggy sit.
Plain and simple, “Zeusie” has captured my heart and brought so much joy into my life. He’s just the best and sweetest dog imaginable. Smart, loyal, ultra-affectionate…even considerate. He’s rekindled a love for our four-legged friends that I had as a child but somehow misplaced as an adult.
Because of Zeus, who is a rescue, I decided to give to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on a monthly basis. I occasionally give to other charities such as the ASPCA and Hello Bully as well. I don’t make much money so I can’t afford to give a lot, but I do what I can. I figure giving even a little is better than giving nothing at all.
After a time, I began to be inundated with requests from other charities, some I’d heard of and some I hadn’t.
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