Charity de jour

Gift giving for animals has skyrocketed in recent years, so I'm betting many pet owners (or pet guardians as they call them in West Hollywood) give to organizations like the American Humane Association that benefit furry critters. AHA is much smaller than the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but its spending record is a tad better. The ASPCA spends 76.8 percent of donations on services while the AHA spends 79.7 percent. Read more about the AHA or find out ways to donate.