CJ, you are a woman with your heart in the right place, but I'll be darned if I'll cash your check if you send one to S.O.S. You have many ferrets and large vet bills. When you told the Enquirer that you wanted to use the donation to help other shelters, you had good reason to think there would be a larger donation as a result. You are a shelter and your own need is great. Let's say that you sent $xxx to S.O.S. and we just happened to send the same amount back to you. Happy New Year from S.O.S. Blessings Judith (and Georgia and Ela, too, I'm sure, when they read this) [Posted in FML issue 2920]