An anonymous poster wrote to ask whether it is better to give $5 to five shelters or $25 to one shelter. Tough question! Ela, Georgia and I ask ourselves this one whenever we have raised a little money to distribute to them. I think it is encouraging for the shelters to know that someone is thinking of them no matter how small the donation. It is also so helpful to have a little chunk carved off a vet bill. My feeling in this case is that you should look through the list for one shelter that stands out for you, perhaps because it is near you, perhaps because it seems to have special needs at this time. Send the $25 to their vet, making it very clear who the donation is for. Then next time you are able to spare some money, choose another shelter to help for the same reason. Or have the fun of getting involved with one particular shelter. Any one you choose will be the right one :) Blessings Judith [Posted in FML issue 2912]