Please don’t forget about the animals

The following is a first person account by one of the individuals who will be helped by this year’s Be An Angel campaign.

This is an animal story from someone who loves my dog the same way some love their children.

Because someone is obviously disabled, don’t tell that pet owner what to do with their pet. They are not dumb.

Then there’s this attitude. If you can’t afford to have a pet and feed it, you shouldn’t have one.

I disagree. Pets are so therapeutic. My dog actually works at an old folks home, Haven Hill.

My dog, when I am angry, immediately calms me down.

So when I have to come in the odd time and ask for food for my dog, please understand.

I have neighbours who understand that my dog needs wet and dry food.

It’s hard to find good places to live in this city because I own a dog. Another reason why I want to write this letter is to help people understand that they could donate dog food to the food bank, not to mention blankets, baskets and toys and squeakers and chewy things for dog gifts, too. —Stephanie

The Penticton Herald thanks the following individuals for their contributions to our Be An Angel campaign. To donate, visit our office during regular business hours or donate online at: www.pentictonherald.ca.

Hugo & Elvira Deuschle .............................................................. $500 Denis O'Gorman & Loraine Stephanson ..................................... $100 Elinda & Brent Hilton ................................................................... $100 Louise & Fernand Poulin ............................................................. $100 Peter & Pat Janzen ..................................................................... $100 Martin & Jerry Hagemeyer .......................................................... $100 Anonymous ................................................................................. $100 Anonymous, ................................................................................ $100 Shirley Beasom ............................................................................. $50 Donna & Ray Perrin ...................................................................... $50 Anonymous, .................................................................................. $50 Anonymous ................................................................................... $25 Jacqueline Chalmers .................................................................... $20 Thursday's Total: ................................................................... $1,395 Total to date: ........................................................................ $16,420