To Those Who May Be Interested

[Willow Oak]

The past month and a half have been dark days at the Corinth Alcorn County Animal Shelter. First, a front page article announcing my book appeared in the local newspaper, the Daily Corinthian, followed shortly thereafter with an article about the imminent demise of the shelter due to budget woes. That was followed by an article in which the then director revealed that hundreds of animals were being euthanized monthly. Another article appeared announcing the resignation of that director and the hiring of a new director. Within a week, another front-page article appeared announcing the new director had been "fired."

My, oh my. You can read everything here.

So far my book costs have been $575.27, with sales totalling $431.47. So I am still $143.80 in the hole, but the book stores owe me money, and I have about 25 books in my possession. Perhaps when I do a book signing I shall have caught up and made a little money by then. I really didn't expect to make a lot of money from the books, but I had hoped to at the least increase the positive exposure to the shelter.

On the positive side, all 25 members of my furry family are healthy, alive, and in good spirits. I finally managed to capture a big orangie, whom I have been stalking for about four years. You can see a picture of him on the front page of my personal website.

Thanks all.

[Freedom]

Oh how sad for all those animals.

I'm sorry your book plans haven't developed quite the way you had hoped, helping that shelter. Seems like they aren't going to be around to get any benefit. But with so many animals coming in to the place, they will need to go SOME where!

On the other topic, I think to be this close to breaking even, in a down economy, is fantastic! Kudos to you for seeing the project through, getting it written and published. Paws crossed that you will break even and then see a positive result!

Four years for one orangie? Oh my, I don't know who is more dedicated: you on getting him IN, or him on escaping your grasp!

[blue]

I spent about an hour on your Willow Oak site today, alot of good stuff there. Cant wait till I can afford your book, hopefully you still have one with the misprint.

[Willow Oak]

Well, there is a "good news" article on the front page of the paper today.

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[Randi]

I’ve read the articles about the Corinth Alcorn County Animal Shelter - what a sad affair! Lets hope the shelter will survive, somehow! I’m glad to read that that young girl is doing so much to help out. Hopefully more wil turn up and help!

Sorry about the book sale, I hope at least you will sell the ones printed! Who knows, with a bit more advertisement... and the book signing (which hopefully will take place), it should help the sale, too.

I’m thrilled to see how well Buster is adjusting. It has taken time and patience, but it was well worth it! He has been indoors now for over a week, right? You know, keeping a kitty inside for two weeks should prevent them from running away.

Give him some kisses from me... along with the rest!