Dimitriana is the mother of a large, lively household. She had a birthday earlier this month and decided to ask her guests instead of bringing her flowers, to bring a small donation for the dogs and cats of Animal Rescue Sofia – 145BGN in total. We greatly appreciate such initiatives; because besides gathering funds that will be saving lives, they are also helping our cause reach more people. Here is what Dimitriana decided to share with you about her wonderful idea:
ARS was recommended to us by friends. I have been a sponsor for a while, and since the fall we have also adopted the sweet, gentle Mookie. When she is outside she plays with our (recently neutered) shepherd and at home, she keeps Mozart, the death cat a good company. We had some excellent holidays this year – you’ve seen the photos we sent. We had loads of gifts and even more to eat (especially the dogs).
So, after such celebrating, I decided I don’t need any more gifts, sugar or flowers, but I would love to see my friends and their children. The people loved the idea of a charity birthday and although many couldn’t make it to the party, the few who did were generous and also took home adoption brochures. After all – what is a family without a pet…
The best part about the idea is that when you have a birthday so soon after the holidays, it is very simple to help your guests out and ask them not to bring presents. We have more birthdays coming up in the summer and I think we will do it again then.
Our family believes that we shouldn’t miss holidays or a chance to be together. Mookie is now used to this and wants to come with us always.
PS I am sending you a photo of Mookie with her friend Mozart who will be neutered soon. They have begun to become true friends, a true Yin and Yang duet. Also a photo of spoiled shepherd Toshi after her surgery.
Mozart and Mookie