The pain of losing them is the price we pay for the privilege of knowing them and sharing their lives . . .

We thank those people who have contributed to our work with recent donations In Loving Memory and in Honor and Appreciation of the following beloved family members and friends, both those who have passed away and those who are with us.

Please accept this contribution for your memorial fund in loving memory of my dear cat Lady, who passed on December 30. She was a gentle, sweet cat and I truly miss her. May God bless your kind work. – Gail Wilson

My donation is in memory of Johannes Williams, a dedicated activist for peace, who left us far too soon in May of 2014. – Margaret Carpenter

Please accept this donation in memory of Ruby, a rescued starling who lived with Jan for over 10 years and passed away December 12, 2015. – Lori Barrett & Jan Peterson

My donation is in memory of the sweetest rooster ever, my Guiseppe – saved when a neighbor told me he was taking him and his girl to an “auction” and I could not bear it and made him give them to me instead. – Charles Nash

My donation is for Felix, Gabby and all the other gentle souls who are being exploited for their flesh, eggs, and milk. Rest Felix, help us be your voice. – Nancy Correa

My donation is in memory of my husband, Richard Frank. – Madeline Hastings-Frank

My gift is in memory of Lady Bird, a racing pigeon I rescued from the streets of SE Washington, DC. She had a severe breast injury but recovered, grew back her feathers, and became tame. She greeted me when I came home, preened my eyelashes, loved Doritos and walked around keeping the floor clean. So many memories of a wonderful little hen. – Donna Combs

My donation is in loving memory of Robert “Bobby” Rosenberg. – Marla Rosenberg

My donation is in honor of Bob Millar. – Anonymous

My donation is made as a gift for Jason Green. – Monica Morarend

In honor of Nero, Fredericka, Julie, Nathaniel, Leonard, and Bertha, remembered forever and sadly missed. – Paul Deane

My gift is in honor of All God’s Creatures. – Brien Comerford