Welcome to PT, Mari!! So nice to have you here! Bless you for all that you do and have done over the years. You are a true angel, just like Jan!

My name is Alyson and I am your Texas neighbor! I live in Austin. I have lived in Houston several different times in the past. I'm with ya on the *TOO HOT* thing. I can't wait for August to be over with, and its just the beginning of June

I just have 2 cats of my own, as I'm not even settled down permanently in a home of my own yet (recently finished college and all). I share your lifelong love of all things furry, feathered, and scaly! I became involved in rescue 6 years ago. I started volunteering at shelters, which eventually led to a few jobs but I never stopped volunteering as well. I've also had a constant stream of fosters for the past 5 years. I currently have some kitties that have been hard to place. I also have a foster dog at the moment. After all these guys find homes, I will probably take a couple months of a break while I look for a home to buy. After that, I will be full force fostering again! Of course, whenever I say I am going to take a break, some little baby needs me and it never ends up happening.

Anyway, so glad to meet another Texan on here. Hope you enjoy the forum as much as the rest of us!