I asked that instead of a gift a donation be made to a charity. I preferred a charity working with pit bulls, german shepherds or military families. My secret santa made a donation to the Out of the Pits (http://outofthepits.org/) charity with the goal of "Showcasing the true nature of the Pit Bull and its ability to perform as a therapy, sport, and working dog." It seems like a wonderful organization and I couldn't be happier, thanks Secret Santa! I know it may not have been as fun donating to a charity as it is sending awesome gifts to people you've never met, but the impact is much, much larger.