Qannik here. With my commanding lead in fundraising for the Valentines Hearts for The Herd Contest, I have been very confident around Chez Herd. Maybe slightly overconfident.

Here is my surprise attack on Natasha.

Notice her jumping back from my pounce.

I should mention that she is really quick with that back step.

Yep – I missed.

I would prefer to end the story here and not discuss what happened next.

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Don’t worry, Qannik, your real bragging rights are that you are way in the lead in fundraising for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation with $333 raised – a huge part of the total $1090 raised so far by our readers. Yes, that is correct, our readers have contributed OVER a thousand dollars and we still have several days to go. You are awesome!

We are down to the wire now. If you have not already, go mail your Valentine today and enclose a check or money order to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Mail your valentine to us at this address and we will make sure every single penny goes to Sarge’s:

Dog’s Name
c/o The Thundering Herd
PO Box 1835
Maggie Valley, NC  28751-1835

Don’t forget that 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!

The contest among ourselves is just for fun as the real winners are the animals that Sarge’s will be able to help because of your generosity. They find homes for an average of three animals every single day.