Frankie and Typhoon have been lobbying for this for a very long time and the hu-dad FINALLY delivered.

We hang out in the hu-dad’s study reminding him to do the IMPORTANT work – and he finally did.

At long last, Frankie and Typhoon get a head(er). Really, we mean a blog header. In case you didn’t notice above, the hu-dad finally made us a new blog header.

It is so hard to get good help.

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Let’s be clear – our readers are a huge help – to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation! You have contributed $300 so far to the Valentines Hearts for The Herd contest and we are so proud of you. And who is in the lead with the most Valentines received and the most money raised for Sarge’s?

Yes, Kiska and Qannik are tied with the same number of Valentines received, but Kiska has moved ahead with the most dollars raised!

Still plenty of time to get your Valentine in the mail to us. If you wish, enclose a check or money order to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation and mail your valentine to:

Dog’s Name

c/o The Thundering Herd

PO Box 1835

Maggie Valley, NC  28751-1835

Remember, one lucky reader who has sent a Valentine will be selected to receive the Grand Prize donated by Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery!

Typhoon checking out the Grand Prize that one lucky reader will receive!

While all of this is great fun, the real winners are the animals that Sarge’s will be able to help because of your generosity. Can you believe that Sarge’s found new homes for 3 cats and 6 dogs JUST ON SATURDAY! They work miracles every day finding homes for dogs, cats and, yes, even a pig last year!