Christmas Came Early....

For the dogs and cats at WARL.  When Mila and Freya popped into WARL on Monday they were loaded down with bags of  toys.  The girls went shopping and picked out just what the WARL dogs wanted, BIG bones and squeaky toys -- and lots of them.  They also donated cash  to help care for the cats and dogs in the shelter.  The girls, totally embracing the season of giving, said that the donations were in lieu of their own gifts.   They have plenty and wanted to make sure that the animals had enough, too.   This is not the first time that the young animal welfare advocates have forgone gifts so that a generous donation could be made to WARL.  Check out the June 2, 2014 blogpost to read about the girls 7th birthday celebration donation.  Thank you Freya and Mila and happy holidays!

What do you want for your birthday?

The money jar after it was emptied
and donations counted

The birthday girls visiting  Kitty City

When Freya and Mila were asked what they wanted for their birthday, their response was immediate -- to help the animals at the Washington Animal Rescue League.  Instead of birthday gifts, the 7-year-old twins asked their friends and family to fill the money jar that they created.  And, their friends and family went all out.  The girls' birthday celebration netted $300 for the animals!!!  Mila and Freya brought their donation to the League's 100 year birthday bash.
 Thank you Mila and Freya.  Wishing you many more happy birthdays.