What Made You Smile Today?

[CathyBogart]

I had an exam today that I was frightened about, I felt so unprepared, even though I've studied for it (not as much as I should have!!). It went WAY better than I expected, and I think I did very well on it!

[dogzr#1]

I have a terrible cough and I kept coughing and coughing today. One time though, I made this REALLY weird cough. I started cracking up laughing! My friend and I were laughing sooo much!

[cassiesmom]

I've had just about enough of very cold weather. It's been snowing in Chicago today. Yesterday was not a good day because of a problem with the heat in my building. Looking at the pictures in Dog General, Cat General and other places has made me feel much better today. Thank you all, I needed that!

[Argranade]

The only thing I laugh at is my birds .. today anyway lol,

There so funny to watch. ^_^

[anna_66]

Reading the traffic ticket thread and thinking about Angus.

[cassiesmom]

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.

[dukedogsmom]

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.