The pain of losing them is the price we pay for the privilege of knowing them and sharing their lives . . .

We thank those people who have contributed to our work with recent donations In Loving Memory and in Honor and Appreciation of the following beloved family members and friends, both those who have passed away and those who are with us.

My donation is in loving memory of our dog who had bone cancer. We struggled to save him but lost him on Monday, May 24th, sadly. – Paula Heidi Spear

I would like to donate in memory of my wonderful “ex-battery” hen Edith, named after French singer Edith Piaf. She shared her joy with me each morning as she sang & whistled in anticipation of the treats & pleasures the new day would bring. I’m so happy I could help her. – Merry Thompson

My donation is in loving memory of dear Fleur, my black & white hen who died yesterday, Saturday, February 27th. She was nine years old, and her sister, Poirrot, has lost her best buddy. They did EVERYTHING as a pair, always near each other. They were the hens all the kids could easily hold and pet as very docile and friendly. I am blubbing a lot over her loss. – Susan Rudnicki

My donation is from Edgar, my twelve & a half year old Polish Bantam Rooster, and Sam, my twelve & 3/4 year old Bantam Hen. In their honor. – Marsha L. Peterson

My donation is in loving memory of Lily Chicken. – Eric G. Murray

My donation to UPC is for my precious Ping Ping. – Susan Shaw

I am sending you a donation in memory of, and to honor, the life of Jeffrey Ryan Klinger as “the family asks that friends consider honoring Jeff with a donation that supports the causes dear to his heart: the care of the Earth, the care of animals, and wildlife conservation.” Thank you for all you do! – Charlotte L. Purrington

For my friend Stephanie Sullivan, my kind bird donation is in memory of your beloved, sweet and loving little chicken, Zoey, who recently passed away. Please accept my condolences for your loss of your cherished friend. – Ronnie Steinau

My donation is in honor of Ronnie Steinau’s birthday April 16, 2016. – Toni Falcone

In honor of Nero, Fredericka, Julie, Nathaniel, Leonard, and Bertha, remembered forever and sadly missed. – Paul Deane

My gift is in honor of All God’s Creatures. – Brien Comerford