12-01-2025 Monday On The Move 12-01-2025 20251201 On my way to the Path of Life Community Shelter, I stopped at the workplace of the wife of the gentleman who does our website. I usually bring a bag of baked good each month and a few items for their kitties. I was unable to do so in November, due to my being three weeks without a vehicle. I don't usually drop anything off this early in the month but I wanted to be sure to do so, before all of the 'holiday madness' begins. From there I drove to the Eastside and parked on Massachusetts in front of the kennels set up for pets. I visited with four pets and made arrangements to provide 'the works' for two of them on Wednesday. When I left that location, I ran a personal errand and then drove back over to our storage units to pick up a few more bags of dog food. I went home, after that. My second trip out was so I could mail a package and check our PO Box. I drove around Jurupa Valley, while I was out, but did not see anyone with pets so I called it a day... Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, dog shedding shampoo and conditioner and bully sticks were shared.

My only plan for today was to finally get my vehicle washed and visit 'Tink', but I needed to pick up a few groceries first. On my way back from the store this morning, I saw a vehicle parked near the CircleK. I know the gentleman, and dog, that stay in that vehicle. I have been looking for them so I pulled into the parking lot. I wanted to know if the black and white pitbull was still in the area and he said yes. While we were talking, the dog actually showed up. Unfortunately, it ran back down into the brush when I began a slow walk in its direction. I tried throwing some treats, because I am sure the dog must be hungry, but it would not come back out. I finally sent an email to a Sargent at Animal Control to see if they might be able to go down and catch it. While I was visiting with the first dog, another came over with his companion. I gave supplies to both companions and then I drove home. I put away the items I bought at the store and went back out. I stopped at the car wash first and then went to visit 'Tink'. She is going to need a new foster or an adopter. Either way I am not sure if I will see her again in person so I was thankful to do so today... Bottled waters, Max and Neo large dog collar, chicken jerky treats, pumpkin biscuit dog treats, 2-20-pound bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company, Christmas pet sweatshirt, plush squeaky Christmas pet toys, squeaky pet toys, plush squeaky pet toys, squeaky balls, buffalo tendons and bully sticks were shared.

After I returned home from the Eastside yesterday, I received a text asking if I would bring dog food to a location on the Eastside. At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to drive back over there but when I realized I would be able to assist seven pets and their companions I agreed to make the trip again. I met the first group in the parking lot of the Budget Inn. The other two dogs and their companion were not far from that location. All received a visit and were provided with supplies. From there, I drove across town to our storage units. I needed to pick up more dog food, waters and grab a few of the homemade jackets that were left over from last winter. I did not have time to inventory them. Or the Christmas toys and sweaters, but I hope to do so in the near future. It would just be easier, and faster, if someone was with me. When I left storage, I drove to the area where the stray pitbull had been seen again. I received a text, late last night, telling me the dog was still around but would run if anyone tried to approach. I was unable to locate it but I did suggest to one of the homeless nearby that Animal Control will most likely need to be involved. I will check again tomorrow and find out if there have been any updates. My final stop was our PO Box, after I went home and unloaded my vehicle. I received an email that two boxes had been delivered from Chewy. The person who sent them had given me a heads up so I made sure to go home first so I could make room for the boxes. I am glad I did, because they would not have fit otherwise... Bottled waters, Premier protein shakes, chicken jerky treats, 2-20-pound bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company, 8 pound bag of Purina for seniors, 6 pound bag of Bil Jac for seniors, wet dog food, simply cesar chicken, Inaba meal toppers, bully slices, kabob chew sticks and bully sticks were shared.

I made my usual Friday trip over to the Eastside this morning. I pulled up in front of the Path of Life Community Shelter but nobody was outside with pets. I was told they had their kennel break at 7am and nobody had their dogs with them so I continued driving. I was going to make a couple of stops, on the Eastside, but neither companion was around so I went to Fairmount Park. I wasn't sure if I would see anyone with pets but I thought I would drive through anyway. I'm glad I did, because there were a few people out with their dogs. I visited with seven, in total, and provided supplies. When I left that location, I drove out to Jurupa Valley. I was looking for the stray pitbull I saw yesterday. I thought someone was going to meet me to help catch him but the gentleman did not show up. I could not find the dog anyway so there wasn't anything he could have done. I just hope the dog is safe. I went to our PO Box, after that, and then back home... Bottled waters, band aids, large bag of recyclables, Premier protein shakes, cereal bars, smores chewy bars, pudding cups, jello cups, chicken jerky treats, 4 dog collars, 5 leashes, 2 large stainless steel pet dishes, 20-pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, doggie waste bags, bully slices and bully sticks were shared.

Because I did not have to do any cooking today, I had time to go to the motel and check on the pets that received 'the works; yesterday. I dropped off some homemade cookies in the office and then went from room to room. I was supposed to visit with three other dogs staying in the motel but nobody answered their phones when I called. When I left the motel, I decided to go to a location in Jurupa Valley to give something to a dog I could not find yesterday but his companion was not there today either. What I did find was a stray black and white male pitbull running around. I could not get him to come to me and I did not want to chase him into the traffic on Clay so I stopped to speak to some guys who were hanging out nearby. I asked them to keep an eye on the dog and that I would check back with them. The one gentleman had two dogs of his own so he said he could not try to catch the stray. I called a couple of people who stay fairly close to where the dog was. Neither knew who he might belong to but both said they would try to find him and catch him if they could. With the Riverside County Department of Animal Services being closed for a couple of days, I could not call to try to get an AC Officer to come and help me so I felt like I did everything I could for the time being. I hope the dog stays safe or that his companion finds him. I was told the dog has been around since yesterday so I am worried he may have been dumped. He wasn't too far from my house so I will definitely have another look tomorrow. I will spend the rest of the morning doing what I need to for this organization and the rest of the afternoon and early evening with my family and my son's family... Bottled waters, homemade cookies, Premier protein shakes, cereal bars, smores chewy bars, pudding cups, jello cups, chicken jerky treats, 3.5 pound bag of Pedigree for small dogs, wet dog food, Inaba meal toppers, kabob chew sticks and bully sticks were shared.