Silent Night is not a dog story.

Christmas is long gone. And I do have to tell y'all about our family Christmas gifts, because it was by far the most randomly wonderful Christmas yet. Second only to the Christmas when we received our beloved family dog, Coleman.

Coleman—he's a lab and we absolutely love that dog. He's almost a person, has his own room in our house, and matches every step my dad takes step for step. For the record, let me state: I'm a friend of dogs, even the ratty dog my sister picked up on the side of the road last Easter who has managed to weasel her way into the family. She jumps on you constantly and isn't very pretty but still, I have found a way to love her. Again, I state that I am a friend of animals.

However, I am entirely OVER Sarah McLaughlin and her animal cruelty commercials. Did you see the commercials during the holiday season? Well, guess what? The commercials are still on the air. Hello. It's January and that means "Silent Night" is out of season. (Not entirely true, but in the advertising world it should be.) 

Something about pictures of neglected animals set to the tune of "Angel"or "Silent Night" feels wrong. Silent Night, as far as I can tell, is not a dog story. Each time this commercial comes on I have to look away from the TV or press mute. Obviously, it's because I care about the animals and this sort of public service announcement is ripping my heart out. 

I just think y'all need to see this. If you've somehow been spared this for the past two holiday seasons then you are quite lucky. Your luck ends here.