Well mai pals what a time we had at the Viva Wag Vegas, lots of fun and games and possibly the best costumes I have ever seen. You ladies really looked hot hot hot.

The amazing news is that we have raised a total of $1878 for the animal charities that are helping out in Haiti in the time of great need. I am sure that every dollar we have raised will be much needed and appreciated. The donation links will be available until the end of the month so there is still time to donate.

You can find out more about what the charities are doing by checking in on the WSPA site and by following @wspa on twitter. They are in Haiti now on the ground assessing the situation.

We will be doing the usual follow up over the next few days to make sure all your prizes are on their way and of course to start planning the next PawPawty.

Thank you all so so much for your continued support, I have one final plea, if you want to help us help even more animals then if you cannot donate, you can still help by sparing 30 seconds of your time to nominate me in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category. If we get into the top 5 this will help spread the word to so many more people about what we do each and every month to help animals all over the world. For your nomination to count you have to state the reason why you are nominating me.

Please nominate me and show your support for the PawPawty, helping animals one paw at a time. (closing date is 29th and I only need 100 nominations to get in to the top 5!)

More Soon
Frugal Dougal

Anipals I have felt great sorrow and concern for the people of Haiti following the devastating news of the massive earthquake which they have suffered. Most of us will never have to go through anything like this in our lifetimes and I feel extremely contrite having posted so many messages complaining about the snow and general bad weather conditions in the UK. What is a bit of snow and ice compared with conditions and repercussions that the people in Haiti face.

My perspective has changed.

Therefore I would like to dedicate the PawPawty this month to helping the animals in Haiti. It is difficult to get information at the moment about the best way to channel funds but a number of you have pointed out that there are a few teams getting ready to go and help the animals. I would like to help fund their mission.

Of course all of you who have nominated a charity for this month's PawPawty may be disappointed, however I feel their need is greater than any of us could ever imagine.
I can assure that all of the charities or shelters already nominated will be entered into the draw for the February #PawPawty so you nominations will not have been in vain.