This is my dog Charlie:

From Charlie

I think he’s pretty adorable. Seriously, there is nothing– NOTHING– like being met by a wriggling, tail-wagging dog when you come home.

Anyway… Charlie is a huge part of my life. A hairy, slobbery, loving, occasionally disgusting but always loving part of my world. And he wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for animal shelters and people who support them. The shelter he was first taken to, when he was picked up as a stray, was a kill-shelter. He might have died were it not for the donations and volunteer work that support no-kill shelters and programs.

That’s why I’m so excited that the fabulous Christine Johnson, author of Claire de Lune and Nocturne is currently spearheading a fantastic auction to raise money for the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Check out the details HERE!

A host of signed young adult and middle grade novels (including a signed copy of my newest middle grade book, Circus Galacticus) are available! And even better, according to Christine’s post: “Carrie Ryan and Diana Peterfreund will both match the aggregate of the high bids with up to $1,000 each, to be donated to their own local animal shelters. [Christine herself] will be donating volunteer hours at the Humane Society of Indianapolis – 4 hours for every $100 raised by the auctions, up to $1,000.”

So please, consider bidding on the auctions! Spread the word! And if you’ve got a pet, give them some extra scritches (or other species-appropriate affection).

Thank you!