Sadly for Allyson, she doesn't get her mitts on the goat--the livestock goes to people slightly more needy than herself.

Does she get a picture of the goat? Does the goat write her letters to tell her how it's doing?

eta: Is the goat for milk, or for food?

Dear Allyson. Tomorrow I get eaten. Thank you for letting me be your goat.

Does the goat write her letters to tell her how it's doing?

Yes, but they get eaten before they can be mailed. It's a vicious circle, but tasty if you're a goat.

I looked at the gifts on heifer.org. Maybe I'll send some folks a share of a water buffalo.

Perkins, [link]

OMG, cute. Your names are much better.

mr. flea's boss just gave him a well in Africa. Very appropriate, since they do clean water research. And beats the hell out of whatever icky gimmick he got from The Sharper Image last year.

x-posted with Bitches: I got to the door (and the mail) seconds before my DH last night and was able to open a package from Deena that had the MOST AMAZING TIARA EVER inside and other little thoughtful gifts. I am one happy Bitch. Direct quote from the DH, "Are you going to wear that thing to bed?" Thank-you, Deena!

Deena gives great tiaras. The one she sent me resides on Roderick the Skull on my desk at home, where I can gaze upon it and marvel.

heifer.org.

Heh. I know. We've done chickens with them before, for a family in Guatamela. I'm pretty sure the chickens were for eggs, since the deal was for that.

But I still want a goat, damnit. For me.

From the website:

Each purchase is symbolic and represents a contribution to the entire mission of Heifer International. Donations will be used where needed most to help struggling people.

Each purchase is symbolic and represents a contribution to the entire mission of Heifer International.

So not one specific heifer, then?