The fine kids at the Daily Clog bring our attention to this travesty: CalSERVE ilk whoring out a puppy to get the attention of passersby. (For those of you who don't know, CalSERVE, according to their site, "engages AmeriCorps members in service opportunities throughout the State. Members can provide one-on-one literacy tutoring, take part in after school programs, and operate as community leaders, building volunteer capacity in some of the most underserved communities." That, or it's Est. We can't decide.) Needless to say, this idea is nothing short of genius. To the many young kids with clipboards waiting outside Whole Foods to ask us if we want to save the world or legalize gay marriage, take note: you might want to invest in a tiny canine assistant to cull our attention.