Lily | December 2013. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

CHRISTMAS IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!! I’m so excited. I love this holiday for multiple reasons. It’s a great occasion to be with loved ones (not that one needs an occasion or reason, but it certainly helps in today’s fast paced, self-centered culture). It’s also a great opportunity to be thankful for all that you have (that’s not limited to November or simply Thanksgiving Day but for me the whole holiday season), and it’s an opportunity to help those less fortunate that you – two legged, four legged and everything in between. Right now DOGS doesn’t have a set holiday recipient to lavish and spoil – it’s been a busy year, but we’re sincerely looking forward to working more closely with the Humane Society of Ventura County and others both near and far. In 2014 we eagerly plan to advance our outreach programs and giving with your continued help. We always welcome your financial support – from general donations to buying a book, T-shirt or watch but… if you’re not donating to us this holiday season, please be certain to donate to the charity of your choice. It really does make the holiday season that much sweeter when you know you’ve seized the moment to give in a season intended for it. Have a wonderful day doxie friends and enjoy my silly doxies playing Santa. Rufus looks more like a troll doll than Santa I think, but I love it all just the same.

Lily & Rufus | December 2013. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©