To Our Friends & Family in Haiti

It seems absolutely ridiculous for me to post the article I was planning for today-a “tips & tricks” essay on how to get your cat (or kittens) to eat what you feed them. I think I've learned a few things, over the past few years, that I'd like to pass on to all of you. It's interesting that with better observation and not giving up right away, that you can get your kitty to eat the good stuff you're trying to get him/her to eat. But...I digress...

As all of you know, last night there was a devastating earthquake in Haiti, the poorest country in the western world. Not only have these people endured two very serious tropical storms just last year, but now this-

There's plenty of time for cute photos of kittens and updates in the coming days. Today, I ask all of you to consider making a donation to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake by visiting the American Red Cross's web site and make a donation to their International Response Fund.

Here's what they have to say:

You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by mailing your donation with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org.

While I feel it's terrible that something so tragic is what sheds light on this poor country, I hope that it inspires people from around the world to gather together to help these people out.

Sadly, I was not able to find any information on whether or not there is animal rescue going on in Haiti-now or prior to the Earthquake. If you know of any organizations that are lined up to help companion animals in Haiti, please let me know so I can post information here.