One on the way...!

There is good news tonight in Dogland...

Hoghead, the pit bull who tugged at our heartstrings in New Orleans (and gave us quite a run for our money, bless his little canine heart), is...are you ready for this?...IN TRANSIT on his way to Los Angeles!

Yes, in a couple of days, His Royal Hogheadedness will arrive in Hollywood, where he will be enrolled in "college"...(aka training with the masters!) In a few short hours, I will be headed out to pick him up and deliver him to the next step of his little journey. It seems almost too good to be true.

Thanks to the generous people who donated money, we had enough to put Hoggy's plan in motion. We are still hoping to raise the additional funds to bring Hoghead's sister Piglet out here as well, but we've haven't got enough just yet.

A special thanks goes out to the really special few who have offered to transport him from Dickson, TN, El Paso, TX, Arizona, New Mexico and California.

I'm amazed at how many people are willing to step in to help a dog in need, long after the tragedy. It's inspiring that even 6 months past the devastating rescues of the Katrina animals, people are still giving to the furry little ones in need. It's that kind of thing that makes me feel that I have touched life at its core. Seeing and experiencing the power of someone making a difference is an incomparable feeling--one that will forever change how I view life and what I choose to do with it.

See, good deeds, no matter how little they seem, really do change the world. It's so basic that we miss it. Yet here is a great example. If I've said it once, I'll say it again, PAY IT FORWARD.

Hoghead and Piglet to meet The Dog Whisperer!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Hoghead and Piglet, two of the pit bulls we rescued in New Orleans, are going to be given a second chance at life, love and the pursuit of dogginess. They've been accepted by Brandon Faucher, a man who trained with Cesar Millan (aka The Dog Whisperer, --check out his show on National Geographic!). Brandon is following in Cesar's footsteps and has agreed to take our two pit babies on to "rehab" them and give them another shot at life.

But, as always, there is a price to pay. We have to raise $1,000 per dog just to send them to the Dog Whisperer, and then another ~$500 or so to transport them (by plane) to California. (They are currently in Tennessee.) When we can get them out here, I will pick them up and drive them to Brandon's from the airport (can't wait to see Hoggy and Piggy again!), but first, we have to get them here. At the moment, we have about $1,000 in donations, and are hoping to raise another $1500 more.

So...to all you pit lovers and animal activists and folks who are just plain happy to see these wonderful rescues finally get their day in the sun....if you could spare even $10, it would help us get Hoghead and Piglet to their final destination.

There are two ways to donate:

1. Dickson County Animal Shelter's 501(c)3 Katrina Animals fund--This is where Hoggy and Piggy are currently residing. The Shelter has a special fund just for the Katrina animals, which will be used for H&P's transport and transfer to the Dog Whisperer.

2. You can still donate on this site (link is marked "DONATE" on the left side of page). All donations should be marked "Hoghead and Piglet"...and all donations received will go DIRECTLY to H&P's transfer and transport. (I promise!)

Please help. Again, even if you are tight for cash (oh, how I know this feeling!), even $10 will help. We are appreciative of all who have donated thus far, and are grateful to all who can contribute to our final send-off of animals.

This is a reason to celebrate! Stay tuned. I'll post pix as soon as Hoghead arrives! (he's expected to come ASAP!)