A Brick for Buddy:
What do you give as a Christmas gift to an 86-year-old woman who has everything she needs?
If she likes animals, like Mark's mother does, then a sponsorship to an animal-care organization is a nice idea.
At The Buddy Foundation, a wonderful shelter for homeless dogs and cats in suburban Arlington Heights, a donor can sponsor them by buying a personalized paving brick to be placed in the area surrounding the front walk.
This is what we did for Mark's mom. The 8"x4" red brick will be engraved simply, with her name and the words "and family", and a paw-print graphic. It will be placed when Spring arrives. Meanwhile, we gave her a commemorative certificate to acknowledge her donation, which will forever show her caring for the creatures within.
Christmas Tree Stars:
If any of you would like to remember a special pet, living or not, send me the name and kind of animal. I will donate to the Buddy Foundation on your behalf, and write your
pet(s) name(s) on a yellow star that is hung on the big Christmas tree in the foyer.
Your pet can join Maggie, our dear departed Bassett Hound, and B.C., a black cat that recently left the care of Mark's sister and brother-in-law.
The dogs and cats of the Buddy Foundation can't tell you how much they appreciate your care during this holiday season. So I will tell you myself! Thanks.
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