My name is Sonia Mitchell, my family wants to thank you on behalf of our loving Belle. She is our 3 year old Chihuahua who was severally injured Christmas day 2006.

We are young grandparents living day by day raising 4 young grand kids. Without your help our Belle wouldn't be with us today. This is Belle's Story:

Christmas day 2006 we went snow tubing with the grandkids, upon returning home in the evening, Our Belle couldn't walk, and was in a lot of pain. The following day we called every veterinarian in the yellow pages (Reno, Sparks, Carson and even Fernley areas) asking if they will take payments as funds were short with Christmas for the kids. Not one would help us. We were referred to Shakespeare, stating they help with funds for animals in need of immediate care.

I called Shakespeare and spoke with Bill. When speaking with him, he asked what had happened, upon explaining I became very upset and distraught. Bill was very compassionate, caring and understanding. He made me feel relaxed and calm again. He referred us to a few vets that work with their organization, ensuring me they would take care of Belle even though it was during the holiday season. Belle's leg was actually broken beyond repair. With the help from Shakespeare, stepping in and helping with $100.00. But with a referral to a vet that accepted payments on the balance. Belle's leg was amputated her pain and suffering ceased.

Within two days Belle was back home with her family. Close to a year later Belle is alive and well today all due to Shakespeare and the volunteers that work for them. In a few weeks Belle will be a mother, she is very active and happy. Even though she only has 3 legs she can run faster than our other dogs with 4 1egs. She's very happy and healthy today thanks to Shakespeare. Without the amputation the next option would have been euthanasia. And that was never an option for us, but we wouldn't have made it without Shakespeare's blessing. Thank you Shakespeare for your personal concern, support and financial donation. With the sale of Belle's puppies we are honored to place a $200.00 donation, knowing the funds will help another loved fur baby thrive for life.

God Bless Shakespeare and the volunteers for there generosity, love, concern for our family and Belle.