Pony Of Prey Blog

I have been trying to lose weight for the last six months. I did pretty well for a little while, I watched what I ate and really took on some good nutritional habits.

I have started to give in lately. I have not been eating what I know I should be eating, but eating what I really should not be even touching.

This cold fall that has arrived I think has something to do with it. I don’t go out walking anymore like I used to in the summer and it gets harder to get out to the gym once you get home from work, to avoid that cold air. So I have stated to watch some of the new fall television series, which are really good. There is so many that I want to watch that I have to tivo some that play at the same time of others that I really like.

Tonight is one of those nights were I have not had a lot to eat all day. And during the commercial breaks, wow, the whole “commercial space” is filled with restaurant marketing. It is so hard to be good when you are seeing these great burritos and juicy burgers being put right in front of you.

What does actress Shannon Elizabeth, animals, and Christine Santos have in common? They are all angels sent to us by some high power. Animal Avengers began rescuing and helping the cute critters of the world about 2 1/2 years ago and have three branches, all on the west coast in the gorgeous San Fernando Valley, LA, and South Bay. I sat down (ok, we sent e-mails back and forth) with Ms. Christine Santos recently and she gave me so much great information that I wish I had more room for a longer story, but maybe next issue. Animal Avengers began when actress Shannon Elizabeth and her husband helped a poor sick dog, but knew that they wanted to do more and as they say, the rest is history! Christine Santos is the South Bay Coordinator for Animal Avengers, a team leader, and kennel coordinator and the person who oversees the medical/health issues for the kennel dogs. (Who can say holy cow and when are you getting a medal of honor?) One of Christine’s favorite times working with Animal Avengers is when they participate in massive adoption days at large venues and people come from everywhere to welcome fur-faced creatures into their lives, homes, and hearts.

About the Author

Graduate University of Washington, published poet, animal lover/activist, and owner of spiritwhole.com.