I’m starting to feel a little dejected, as not ONE person since the woman yesterday, nor one organization or newspaper who was emailed Cheyenne’s story and plea for help has contacted me. No one. My Legal Eagle called last night and we had a really good conversation, during which she assured me she wasn’t the least bit worried about how this is going to turn out, and I shouldn’t be, either. I told her this is a very small town full of small minds, to which she replied that they may very well have small minds but they’ll find themselves with a very LARGE lawsuit if they don’t see the light!

Something that did make me feel better today is that I made reservations at a hotel in Ft. Collins for my daughter’s birthday celebration. We’re going on Friday, returning Saturday night. Her Sweet 16 is next Friday, the 22nd, but my perfectly perfect grandson’s 4th birthday is the following Monday, the 25th, so I’m sure my son and daughter-in-law will be having his party that weekend, which is why we’re doing Callie’s a week early. She wanted to go out of town with a couple of her friends and shop and swim and go see the open-air sculpture exhibit at one of our favorite art galleries — oh, and order room service. I’m very excited, but she is almost over the moon! She can hardly wait for Friday to get here! I’m acutally in disbelief that my baby is turning SIXTEEN! But I’m looking forward to the trip.

Speaking of Ft. Collins, I read a great article today about a blood donation program for dogs at Colorado State University Veterinary Medical Center. All of the dogs who participate are Greyhounds. They are the breed of choice because of their calm disposition, their high red blood cell count and because most of them carry a universal blood type. There are some people who travel from as far away as Denver and Wyoming to volunteer! Isn’t that cool? From the article:

“Universal blood is important in emergencies when you don’t have time to find a blood type,” said Maura Green, head nurse of small animal medicine at the hospital.

Getting the blood, which can cost $200 to $350 per unit, through donations is a financial lifesaver for the hospital, according to Green.

Of course, it’s a real lifesaver as well.

“A lot of these advanced surgeries couldn’t take place if these dogs didn’t hop up on the table and give blood,” Green said.

Each dog gives one unit of blood each trip.

According to Green, the vet medical center only uses dogs from stable families and they never use homeless dogs.

It takes roughly 15 minutes for a dog to donate and afterwards, just like humans, they get a treat.

Also, for each donation, the owner gets a free bag of food.

“I think it’s a win-win situation,” Schwartz said.

I think it’s a wonderful situation! And a fantastic program!

I guess that’s all that’s on my little mind tonight. Hope you guys had a good day and are having an even better evening. Keep your fingers crossed that someone picks up Cheyenne’s story and runs with it! Thanks!

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