So are we! Since this is the perfect time of the year to make a donation, we thought we'd help out those animal lovers among us by providing a list of local animal-related charities and nonprofits that can use a little (or alotta) support. PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) - Donate or volunteer for this fabulous organization which helps low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses keep and take care of their companion animals. Rocket......

We're big animal lovers here in the Bay Area, as evidenced by the dedicated employees at many of ourarea humane societies and city shelters. In addition to these established animal care organizations are the many animal rescue organizations who save and seek homes for many of the animals that could no longer be accomodated by these societies and shelters. Here in our SFist bully pulpit, we realized that we have the chance to highlight......