Hey, everybody, thanks for your kind words. All the credit for the giant bone "check" goes to the book illustrator and my good friend, Shelley Dieterichs. She came up with the idea and orchestrated it faster than you can say YORKIE ! (To see more of her terrific kid- and animal-related work, visit her website:
Good Buddy Notes It's SUCH great stuff)
This whole campaign was just a matter of being in the right place with the right stuff on hand to contribute. When I first heard about the Greene County puppy mill raid -- on YT, of course -- I knew I had to do the fundraiser. I've already talked ad nauseam on this board about what a joy the whole thing has been for me. It was so important for me to get my little story out into the world, so when I hear comments like yours, Melissa, I feel that my mission is fulfilled. I am simply thrilled to know that your nephew loves the story.
[By the way, I did have a "real" check on hand for HSMO! And talk about efficient: they've already sent their thank-you!]
Anyway, I count myself the lucky one! See you online...