Hello, thank you so much for your interest! We'll be delighted to raise any money for HEART, honestly, but to give you an idea of the financial strain of caring for as many animals as they do, a recent study conducted by PetFoodIndustry.com shows that Japan is the most expensive country in the world in which to keep a pet. The average cost of feeding ONE dog for a year in Japan is estimated at over $2,000. We know that's kind of a big goal, but raising enough money to make a donation that would remove the burden of feeding even just one dog for the next twelve months would be an incredible win.