We do not donate to any of the national organizations. I don't care how many TV ads they run with sob stories and sad pictures.

We adopted Lucy Furr, and Mickey & Max before her, from the Washington County (PA) Humane Society, which is not affiliated (as far as I know) with the national groups. Our donations go to them.

My friend & co-worker Rosanna (YF of KB3RVI) worked with several rescue groups, until her health got in the way. When she needed help (gas for a transport, a bag of puppy chow, whatever), I did what I could. And still do for the 4 rescue dogs in her home.

I don't need slick guilt trips created from expensive PR agencies.