Although many of you are likely deluged by nonprofits and charities during the holiday season, I ask that you also keep your local animal shelters and rescues in mind. You'll find weblinks to most of them in the Houston area here. These good hearted folks often work with little funding to save homeless animals. One story follows:

Yikes! These belly bumps are NOT at all attractive. But, they've sprouted up all over the tummy of Benny the black lab when he was rescued by Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue. His foster parents say it's a raging staph infection that is so bad, one vet recommended Benny be euthanized. However, they are working with other vets to provide treatment. The medicines each month are costing some serious cash, though. If you have extra in your stocking, consider donating to his fun at South Texas Lab Rescue.. the webpage is here.

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