This just happened last night: me: "I need you to pick up some Redi-Whip." hubs: "Redi-Hwip? Not Cool Hwip?" me: "Not Cool Hwip." hubs: "You don't like Cool Hwip? Hwat kind of hwimsical hwelp are you?" me: "..." hubs: "Can't talk now, need to keep hands on the hweel." [click]

Butbutbutbut... will you still sign my boob? I'll hold my breath! I'll do it till I pass out if you'll draw a picture!

^OHAI Steen! ;D I loved reading about Ferris, and my heart broke right along with you when she passed. All the dogs I've ever had have been rescues, or 'dumped' in my lap because their original owners couldn't take care of them for some reason or another. Even with limited resources at my disposal, I always wind up with a menagerie because my stupid heart's so big ;) My mom lives in upstate SC (read: not Myrtle Beach). Every time I talk to her on the phone, I'm saddened (and enraged!) to hear about ignorant rednecks in her area chaining their dogs outside and barely even remembering to give them food or water, much less shelter from the summer heat and the miserable freezing rain they get in the winter. She'd love to be able to do something for them, but their humane societies are full to overflowing and no-kill sanctuaries are often not available to the more depressed areas of the country (like the south), and even if they are, they're severely under-funded. In the meantime, these assholes' animals are left to fend for themselves without even their most basic needs being met, much less vaccinations or spay/neuter services. As a fellow animal lover, I'm sure you can relate to the sadness and disappointment we feel over this heartless neglect. It's for this reason I want to ask if you can use your pull to bring awareness and interest to some no-kill shelters in the south (http://www.stfrancisanimalrescue.org/ or http://arfsc.homestead.com/ are good resources in my mom's area, but a little googling produces similar results elsewhere). While I commend and salute you for your fundraising in Pasadena, I can't help but be reminded of all the other areas in the country who have no celebrity 'voice' to bring awareness to this noble cause. Even a short 140-character blurb would help. Thank you so much, and please give Seamus a hearty tummy rub for me.

AHHH! I wish I could have been there! That was so sweet :D