Bluff City Bark December 2014 Issue | Page 6

My Letter While everyone else is busy dreaming of tropical vacations and a Mai-Tai in their hand during the winter months, I embrace this time of year. The smell in the air of burning firewood, the colorful display of lights, and the crisp cold air that seems to refresh you from the previous year’s low points; all are some of my favorite things. The holiday season in particular is a time of reflection for me. I like to reflect on all of the things that have happened over the past year and prepare myself to embrace the upcoming year. During my reflection, I am reminded of how many bad moments throughout the year where I was comforted by my pets. We share a special bond with a mutual unconditional love. I’m reminded how many pets there are in shelters and rescues throughout the MidSouth that don’t have the luxury of a human to call their own. No one person to share that bond of unconditional love with and cheer up after a bad day as if in a home. With so many people performing random acts of kindness for people across the world this holiday season, I thought “What about all of the pets?” We decided to reach out to our local pet community this year and try to shower our orphan pets with goodies, beds, food, and other basic needs through our Holiday Pet Food & Supply Drive. With the help of Hollywood Feed so graciously opening their doors for drop off locations, we plan to take all of our received donations and split them up between local area rescues. Please join us in our efforts!! Details regarding the drive can be found on page 19 “like” us on facebook @Bluff City Bark follow us on twitter @BluffCityBark Bluff City Bark Magazine follow us on instagram @BluffCityBark follow us on pinterest @BluffCityBark www.bluffcitybark.com