During February 2009 bushfires I came in close contact with the wonderful job organisations like the Animal Aid and Project Horse Hope did to help the hundreds of distressed, burnt, injured animals that came to their centres. And the immediate on site help they provided to the furry creatures in need.  We all know of the wonderful job the RSPCA and The Lost Dogs Home do for the animal welfare. But I have to say the first 2 organisations above were superb considering they had less resources to manage very difficult circumstances. They were restless. Pet Pals helped with financial donations to Animal Aid, Project Horse Hope and Help for Widlife. We delivered van loads of goods to the Coldstream and Gippsland areas. I went shopping for the animals everywhere - pet shops- leads, bowls, collars, toys , saddleries - halters, fly veils, vet wraps, insect repellant and stockfood suppliers, vets - medicine, bandages, seringes, supermarket- parrot, wild birds seeds, possum and koala baby food- you name it. It was such a  tragic loss of human and animal life. My horse agistment boarded 12 horses from affected bushfire areas. Beautiful animals! They stayed there until their owners could rebuild their fences and to have them back safely in their properties. I just hope this summer is a milder one. But it's getting hot too early in the year already.