What Made You Smile Today?

**cassiesmom** · 02-07-2007, 03:26 PM

This has given me a smile today!

HELPING OUT IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

Where homeless cats find a home
By Nancy Munson
Tribune staff reporter

February 7, 2007

Even though it was Super Bowl Sunday and one of the coldest days of the year, fans of homeless felines gathered anyway to sample chocolates and raise money for Cat Guardians, a no-kill animal shelter for stray cats.

The Chocolate Sunday Plus event, featuring chocolate desserts and a silent auction, raised a record $4,200 for the cageless, non-profit humane society located in a house in Lombard.

"Many of the animals are rescued from the outdoors and may never be adopted, so we are their family," said Barb Sounhein, a board member and volunteer.

Generally the cats are feral, or wild, and have not been domesticated.

Cat Guardians was started 15 years ago to help with feline overpopulation and the homeless animal problem in DuPage County, and over the years approximately 1,500 cats have been adopted out, Sounhein said.

The shelter has space for 50 cat residents, and every cat is spayed or neutered to prevent further unwanted animals.

The shelter currently has about 35 volunteers who assist with daily cleaning and feeding, shots, grooming, socializing and fundraising. One of this year's goals is to form a committee to start applying for grants, Sounhein said.

Donations of dry and canned food, cat litter, baking soda, paper towels and gift cards are always needed.

For more information, call 630-543-3395 or visit www.catguardians.hypermart.net.

**wolflady** · 02-07-2007, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by anna_66

...one thing that made me smile the biggest was getting the dogs howling at the phone on video! I even had to watch it again a little bit ago, of course they were all watching themselves and howling again...gosh now I can't quit smiling

Watch the Video!

OMG! That was so funny! That certainly made me smile and laugh, which is something I really needed. I'm having a very "down" day, so I thought I would look through this thread for a few smiles.

**xcolbi** · 02-07-2007, 05:02 PM

On the announcements at school every morning now, instead of playing the track for O Canada, we're having a GV Idol (GV is our school) and people have to go on the announcements and sing O Canada. For the past couple days it's been teachers singing it, and after they're finished the principal, secretary, and another teacher go on as Randy, Paula, and Simon. It's really funny.

**dukedogsmom** · 02-08-2007, 04:08 PM

I had taken Dasher to get his nails trimmed and needed to stop by the postt office. I noticed he was hot so I left the car running with the air blasting. My first clue not to do this should have been when the remote wouldn't lock the doors. Dummy me locked them from the inside of the car. I came back out and of course, the remote wouldn't work. There's a watch repair place across the street. I noticed the remote had been getting finiky so I thought it just needed a new battery. It's still not working. So now, I'm standing outside my car, waiting for my mom to bring the spare key. Meanwhile, Dasher is looking at me, wondering why I don't join him. At least he's comfy.

**Kfamr** · 02-08-2007, 04:25 PM

We got a lovely fruit basket delivered today from Joyce & Ginger. Was quite a surprise and will certainly be thoroughly enjoyed.

**Marigold2** · 02-08-2007, 08:25 PM

Yesterday I went to run some errands and when I came back there was a package by my front door. I don't remember ordering anything. I opened the package and inside was a dark red box with a thick white bow around it. Hum! My birthday is coming up so I figured it must be a gift but from whom? My one son was just here, I know my middle child and daughter didn't sent it. Not from hubby. I opened the red box and inside was a box of chocolate, a lovely white candle, some bath crystals and a beautiful white, fluffy, soft, bathrobe. I was so surprised. What a lovely, thoughtful gift. Still no idea who sent it however. I finally reached the card and it was from my niece Linda the vet. I was so touched. Linda and I have always had a special bond. I am so proud of all she has done with her life. She is my hero. Of course I was crying. I went upstairs to show my daughter Alicia, and being 20 her remark was "Oh for God's sake mom, stop crying" I tried the robe on and it fits perfect. I am sitting here now wearing it. I haven't had such a nice surprise in years.

**luvofallhorses** · 02-08-2007, 08:34 PM

seeing this pretty girl today.

she was adopted from the shelter last summer..her new owner brought her in to visit and she looks so good and has that husky snow nose. It's all red and so cute. It's a surprise that her hair is so short for a husky so I am guessing she's a mix.
she's very sweet and she is filled out and she just looks awesome now. this was her shelter picture. her name is Kya.

**CathyBogart** · 02-08-2007, 10:28 PM

A few of my classmates asked me out to have a beer with them after class.

**cassiesmom** · 02-10-2007, 04:14 PM

Two things. It's sunny out today and not as cold in Chicago and it has been, so I got my car washed. My car was pretty grungy. I went to the "good" car wash where the inside gets vacuumed and they wipe down the inside surfaces too. My car is 6 years old and not exactly anything to write home about, but after the "good" car wash it looks really nice! It will be a pleasure to go to church tomorrow in a clean car.

Driving back from the car wash, I saw a man walking with a dog on a leash. Guess what breed? A Siberian Husky. There are some beautiful Huskies on Pet Talk and I thought of their pictures as I watched the man and dog cross the street. I couldn't help but smile.

**cassiesmom** · 02-13-2007, 02:17 PM

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=121830

looking at magnolia trees makes me think spring!

**critter crazy** · 02-13-2007, 02:38 PM

Giving the last of the meds to my Rescue kitties today!!!

**cassiesmom** · 07-03-2007, 05:59 PM

They changed the sign on the shelter I pass on my way home from work. It just made me smile!

"Strawberry blonde seeks companion for long walks"

**slick** · 07-03-2007, 06:17 PM

One of our senior VP's made the decision a couple of months ago to send her beloved dog Jake to the RB because of cancer.

Just now I received an email from her to come and visit. I wandered down the hall and in to her office. On the floor was a crate and out came this precious 9-week old Golden by the name of Lucy. They picked up Lucy on Saturday from a breeder on Vancouver Island. Out of the litter, Lucy picked them...which is always the case.

With work being so stressful I needed a break and Lucy was the ticket. I big smile came to my face (not to mention tears to my eyes...