A Reason To Get Out Of Bed

Lila

And then, there is good news, too. But this time on a personal scale.

"We are happy to inform you that Rocco was recently placed in a safe, loving and permanent adoptive home. We know that you will miss him as we do, but hope it makes you happy knowing that his adoption opens our doors to one more suffering animal who desperately needs refuge."

That's good news I received in the mail yesterday about my pet dinosaur, previously of Animal Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA, a piece of paradise if ever there was one. My sponsorship donation is now being used to pay for the care and upkeep of another lovely theropod, Lila, who was rescued in 2008 after being abandoned at a factory farm.

Go to their site and become a member today. Or do the same at a farm sanctuary near you. It's one of the most immediate and intimate things you can do to help an individual farm animal, and most such sanctuaries will allow you to visit with and get to know your new friend.

I got to meet Lila last weekend, and I'm glad I made the drive. Although at the time, I hadn't gotten the above mail yet, and so was a little distressed that I was unable to find Rocco. I'm glad to hear that he is safe and loved, and that I got to meet Lila. I hope she will find some happiness, too.