Here's a story I heard that will warm your heart -- it did mine.  Just recently a friend's sister went to adopt a kittie at a local shelter.  She took all the money she had to spend on her new little darling ($50).  She told the volunteer she needed a kittie without claws (back + front) -- did they have any?  They said, Yes -- a cute little black & white female, one year old.  However they said she'd been there a while because she was blind in one eye.  When they brought the kittie out, she was adorable!  So friendly and sweet!  Happily she said, I'll take her, and handed over her $50.  The volunteer said the adoption fee was $80.  When she told them all she had was this $50 to spend, they said, sorry and took the kittie back.
 
Sadly turning toward the door, she was stopped by a couple standing a short distance away.  They asked if she wanted the kittie, and she answered, Yes.  They asked if the only reason she was leaving without the kittie was not having enough money.  She answered, Yes.  They said they heard what had happened and handed her $30.  Overjoyed she thanked them and promptly returned to the counter and adopted sweet little Gretchen! 
 
I hope you are feeling the joy enter your heart and the tears well up in your eyes.  For this is the true meaning of the holidays.  This is proof positive that angels surround you.....even at pet shelters.  It shows us that giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin -- to give is to receive, and to receive is to give.  We are all in this together, all the creatures on Earth.  May there be peace in your heart at this time and throughout the year! 
 
(My two girl kitties just love this story!)
(Oh, and my friend's sister said that the kittie is sighted in only one eye because she sees only the good in life!)
 
 ZenCat Gallery wishes all of you the Happiest of Holidays & Most Wonderful Wishes for the New Year!
 
~Victoria, ZenCat Visionary