I had a conversation with someone whom thought that the Giving Tree is a sad thing. That shelters need to list themselves to get help. I don't see it that way. I see it as a Christmas time to have some older/sicker kids to have Christmas. But the gest of the conversation was that shelters need help all year, not just at Chrismas.I totally agree. As Jeff said, make it all year. Jeff said it so well, that I won't repeat it. But if possible, help a shelter out. I do the shelter by myself. I beg for volunteers.I need help with fund raisings. My DIL helps with cleaning of cages for me. And I know that I'm not the only one whom is on my own. I have 33 in shelter, so have so many more than I do. God Bless us all, -- Sandi Robinson Heaven Scent Ferret Rescue/Shelter #65 P.R. 1512 Midland City,Al 36350 334-873-4065 http://fuzzyslave.tripod.com <http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=AL132&status=A&animal=&preview=1> A 501-3c, no kill we always need volunteers Please help us with funding & do a Good Searh with us!! http://www.goodsearch.com/ Its nice to be important, but its more important to be nice [Posted in FML 6204]