Thank$!

Thanks to the first contributor for hopefully getting the ball rolling on fundraisin for the search for Griffy!

Because Griffy's disappearance was the result of an auto accident that is covered under insurance, Gail anticipates she will be reimbursed fully for her expenses. Of course, that's great, but it's no help at all when just fronting the money for all the expenses associated with the search is a hardship. So, fundraising was a must.

For anyone donating, know that when the reimbursement money comes, it will be donated to a worthy cause, though it is undetermined at this time. And for anyone printing your own copies of the flier and biz cards to pass out, save your receipts! They can be submitted to the insurance company if they are available by the deadline, and you can get reimbursed directly. Please take advantage of this.

As for what are the costs of a search for a lost dog, they have already incurred one track by a trained scent trailing dog, and more such tracks may be needed. Fliers have already been produced, and MANY more are needed, along with more prominent posters and signs, and also business cards. Ads have been placed in periodicals already, and more are needed. Postcard mailers may need to go out if the fliers continue to be taken down. As yet, we are not thinking of a voicemail blast (like FindToto or LostMyDoggie, but if it later seems important, that would be costly. So, all in all, the goods and services in a lost dog search really add up.

So thank you to Griffy's first contributor, and thanks in advance to those who follow!