Last fall I was in the middle of a disaster, personally and emotionally. Okay, whatever, I was in an abusive relationship. I was really struggling with functioning from day to day. For the Gifts for Pets exchange, I gave my Santa a bunch of ideas. I said what Sid really needed was a new scratching post for the fancy one he has, but I understand if that was too much money. I said he liked catnip, toys with feathers, Temptations treats, and gave Santa a few other ideas.

Santa delivered with everything plus some. I sat on my couch just sobbing, because I was so depressed and I couldn't believe the generosity of someone who didn't even know me. She got Sid the expensive scratching post, and stalked me to add even more things. She even made Sid a homemade toy with feathers from her chickens.

What is not included in the photos was a wand-style toy with different attachments for me to dangle in his face, a University of Michigan bed that now sits on the back of the couch where he likes to sleep, an Ohio State toothbrush for cleaning up messes that need to be scrubbed (ahahaha), and a bath bomb for me. Santa also wrote the kindest and most heartfelt letter.

It was the most wonderful thing and best gift I have ever received from an exchange. I feel terrible for not posting everything sooner. I was in a bad place. I saw Gifts For Pets 2014 posted (not entering because Sid seriously has everything), but it made me feel compelled to say thank you in the way I should have.

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.