Meet Pearl and Tater, unfortunately their owner has fallen on somewhat hard times. Sadly, because of the economy, many people are finding it hard to meet their own need let alone the needs of their beloved pets. Thats where we come in, SFF, was able to help Pearl and Tater’s owner by donating 40 lbs of dog food to him  as well as providing Tater & Pearl with basic veterinary care at no charge to their owner. Their owner, will receive monthly food donations for their animals until such time as they are “back on their feet”. Pictured below are Pearl and Tater. This photo was taken  at our veterinarians office while they were awaiting their rabies vaccination and flea preventative. It is only thru  your generosity that we are able to help dogs like Pearl and Tater.  Please help us continue to help out community pet owners in need and if you are in need of assistance please contact us at 276-706-6477.

“Baggage”

Now that I’m home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.

I’d like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.

Hmm . . .
Yes, there it is, right on the top
Let’s unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.

As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.

I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn’t good enough – for they didn’t want me.

Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do – I’m so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?

by Evelyn Colbath