Hi, my name is Jo Hrzina, and my son is Jeffrey Hrzina. As you may know, after being together for nearly 14 years, Jeff's beloved companion Jasper passed away recently. Jeff loved that dog more than anything, and if you ever met Jasper, you know that he was a gentle, friendly, intelligent dog (and my sweet "grand-puppy"). But most of all, Jasper was Jeff's loving, ever-faithful Best Friend, his "Baby Boy". Jasper helped Jeff through some very difficult times when Jeff was sick and unable to work. When Jasper himself became sick earlier this year, Jeff did everything he possibly could to provide him with the best medical care and treatment. Unfortunately, while Jeff's heart was in the right place, he spent much more than he could realistically afford, depleting his savings, and maxing out his credit. Now, Jeff is not only suffering the loss of his "Baby Boy," but he also has debt that he is unlikely to ever be able to pay off. Jeff is on 'Disability Retirement' which provides him with a very limited income, but his pride makes him unwilling to ask others for financial help. So, I am asking for him. If you know Jeff personally, are online friends, or if you've ever met Jasper at any of the dozen or so Tiki events Jeff attended as "Doctor Z", please consider donating. Blessings and thank you.

--- Jo Hrzina