Brenda's Tree Donations

I've been trying to come up with a good way to honor the lives of Truman and Spott. Right now, helping other animals in need seems like the best and most appropriate thing.

So, I want to help Lesley raise money for Brenda's Tree. I couldn't figure out how to attach the flyer, but here's the text:

Brenda Collins Newman was a beautiful, vibrant young 37-year-old woman who dedicated her life to her family, friends, and pets. Brenda loved animals of all sizes including cats, dogs, turtles, and fish. Brenda lost her life and that of her unborn child, Cian, to a drunk driver on October 30, 2008 on Highway 59 north of Douglas, WY. Brenda’s Tree is dedicated to her spirit for life and her love of animals – specifically rescue animals.

With Brenda’s devotion to animals in mind, her sister and Paws2Help have created Brenda’s Tree. Ribbons to decorate Brenda’s Tree will be sold in the name of

lost loved ones, with all proceeds benefiting Paws2Help and their rescue animals. For your $5 donation, you may select a large ribbon and a “In Loving Memory” tag in your lost loved one’s name and help fill Brenda’s Tree with love. You may also select the anonymous smaller ribbons for a $1 donation.

Gold ribbons represent lost loved ones. Purple ribbons represent those lost to DUI. Paw print ribbons represent our lost pets.

Brenda's Tree will be on display and ribbons will be available for purchase at Blue Heron Books and Espresso through the holidays. A second tree will also be on display at Popish Veterinary Clinic where ribbons may also be purchased.

So if you'd like to donate a ribbon to the tree, you can send me your donation and I'll coordinate the Cheyenne effort.

Somehow, I'd like to organize a cat rescue here, but don't quite know how to even get started. Give me time, I'll figure something out.