From Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM,
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From author Jim Willis:

I get sad at this time every year when I hear people talking about their plans to purchase a pet from a petshop or backyard breeder. I wrote this a couple of years ago hoping to educate the public. I still haven't given up, but the public is still buying animals and from all the wrong sources.

Of course the animal rescue community appreciated this poem, but it's just more "preaching to the choir" if it stays there. Feel free to put it in your newsletters, on your office and church bulletin boards, wherever you think it might do some good.

There's a nicely done illustrated page with the poem at:
http://www.wtv-zone.com/nywoman/PAGES/PAGE23.html

Nobody need request my permission to use the poem, just please retain the copyright line and my website:
http://www.crean.com/jimwillis

From our home and menagerie to yours, best wishes for happy and safe Howlidays and a wonderful New Year.

Jim & Betty Willis

Jim's book, "PIECES OF MY HEART - Writings Inspired by Animals and Nature" (includes "How Could You?") is available in the USA, the UK and Europe. For more info and a special fundraising discount, see:
http://www.crean.com/jimwillis

**Jim Willis/The Tiergarten Sanctuary Trust are now affiliated with
Cape Fear Rescue Rangers
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC332.html
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, USA

• We usually have foster animals available for adoption.
• Donations of quality foods/bedding/litter and other supplies are greatly appreciated.
• Donations to our veterinary care fund may be sent directly to our vet (see petfinder link for address).

For more Jim Willis writings, please see The Viewer Viewpoint