FFAA Announces Winners of Holiday Quilt Raffle

The Quilt Crafters Guild in Reserve kindly donated a beautiful cat themed quilt for Fur and Feather to auction off this winter. The lucky winner was Kristen McCain of Pie Town who has already been a supporter and adopter form Fur and Feather. It was fitting that a cat lover won this wonderful quilt. Thank You Reserve Quilters! Two other quilts were also privately donated for the raffle and 2 out-of-towners were the lucky recipients. Lowelia Jaramillo from Bosque and Linda Byrd of Socorro. Thanks to all of you that purchased tickets to help support the animals at Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc in Pie Town, New Mexico.

The difference between Buffy and Penny, my F&F dog, comes down to one word: appreciation.  Buffy's been raised from birth to have food, shelter, affection, toys - he's always known his needs would be met.  Penny is the opposite - she can be overwhelmed at the idea that a bone is hers - not a chewed up, no meat left on it bone, but a smoked bone made just for a dog.  And food.  Not only enough food, but good food.  A bit of ground beef, a piece of ham, or (gasp!) a small bowl of chicken stew.  I almost have to put it in her mouth, she is so not expecting/demanding that the treat is hers.  She doesn't understand toys and play; she may never understand toys and play.  But it's enough for me to see her happy and healthy, and running through the yard with a grin on her face.

I love Buffy to pieces, even though he's a boo-boo head, but Penny makes me proud - I've helped make a difference in her life.