A frequent comment I have heard of late "You know I could really use a tax deduction this year".

To that I say, "We could really use a donation!" But unfortunately there are a few people that think because they know the shelter, or me, or they have donated food, paper towels, or even money that they can get a tax receipt for more than what the donation is for.

I am sorry, we can't give you a receipt for more than the items are worth or what the donation is. We just cannot do that. If your donation is $20 in paper towels, that is what your receipt is for. If you make a donation of $20.00 that is what your receipt is for. The same is for bedding. New bedding is what the retail price price paid. For used bedding, you can get a tax receipt, but it can't be more than the used bedding is worth.

That being said, there are 12 more tax receipts to send out. If you have donated and haven't received one, email shelter@ferretsunlimited.org let us know what you donated, we'll check against our list, and send out duplicate. (it will have duplicate put on the receipt) I have 8 tax receipts that the Post Office returned, so if you have moved, please contact us.

If you have donated through paypal or Google check out, your receipt from the process is your tax receipt, and you should have received a thank you via email, again, if you have not, please let us know so we can see what happened.

So, if you need a tax deduction, we sure could use the donation. You can mail it up to December 31!

But please, do not alter your receipt, or ask for one for more than what the item was worth or the amount of the donation. If either you or the shelter was audited, that would spell big trouble for both, and be the death of the shelter.

Happy New Year to all!! Please, be careful if you plan to celebrate ringing in the New Year. May your futures be filled with laughter, good health for you and your pets, and prosperity abound.