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I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Now that we have moved on from last Thursday on to the “official” Holiday shopping season I was recently reminded of a ground roots movement that surfaced again this year. Several messages have been launched about support for local businesses, especially those that do business over the internet. Sunday is the kick off to “cyber week”, a time where online orders are prompted and promoted.

I love the message about supporting local business. However, I want to encourage an expansion on the message. I would like to promote that all also consider support for local and national organizations that care for our neglected and abused pets.

Along with support of local small business merchants we must also consider organizations that do not sell, but rather support. There are thousands of them out there, many that we have helped recognize and support through our Bark For Awareness Campaign and other efforts. Small donations are so very valued by your local pet rescue groups and donations often make or break their ability to perform the valued services that they do each and every day.

As you make your Holiday shopping plans, I encourage you to keep your local pet organization in mind. If you can purchase from a local small business, please do. If you can donate to a local small organization, please do! A bag of food, a small cash donation, anything you can help with will help these great organizations to continue their service to your community.

As always, The Official Vick Dog Chew Toy will continue to promote and support these great organizations and celebrate those that help us give back. Please help us to continue to raise awareness of the impacts animal abuse and neglect pose to our beloved pets and do what you can to continue your support.

I want to thank our loyal followers for your 4th year of support for The Official Vick Dog Chew Toy. We continue our efforts through the unyielding love and dedication of Pet Lovers everywhere! Please continue to show your support.

Thanks for all you do.

Darren Usher