Innovative gift idea

THE SPCA has the perfect solution for busy gift-givers at Christmas time - an entertaining book about smart animals. All you need to know is whether the person you are giving the gift to is a cat lover or a dog lover - there is one book of dog stories and one featuring cats.

The SPCA and long-time partner, Smarter than Jack, will wrap, attach a greeting card, and post the gift direct to the giftee or yourself at no extra charge.

You pay just the retail price of the book, $19.95. Smarter than Jack is a best-selling series of books with true stories about smart animals for people of all ages.

So far, the Smarter than Jack series has raised over $100,000 for the SPCA. For every book ordered, $5 will go to the SPCA.

The recipient of the gift will get to enjoy and appreciate animals, plus they will also feel good knowing that the SPCA has some extra help over the hectic holiday season.

To order, visit www.smarterthanjack.com or phone (04) 473-7005. Smarter than Jack was started in New Zealand by Jenny Campbell and has now gone truly international.

The company has partnerships with animal charities in Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

K9 Perspective can recommend this very lovely book to all its readers - not only are you helping a worthy cause, you are also reading stories that are true and inspiring!