The first thing I did this morning was drive out to the Pet's Place. I went to pick up the ashes/paw print of 'Naughty'. I had texted with her companion and we agreed to meet over at Fairmount Park. While I was there, I met a couple with two senior dogs. I am usually good with dog's names but as soon as I got back in my vehicle, I realized I could not recall the name of one of them, I did remember the one they called 'Old Man', because he was barking at me from the minute I walked near where they were hanging out. That all changed as soon as the treat bag was opened and then he just barked if I wasn't doling them out fast enough. When I left there, I drove through the entire park but did not find anyone else with pets so I drove around Jurupa Valley for a bit. I could not find one of the people I was looking for and was told another is in jail but I did stop for a gentleman and his dog right after I checked our PO Box. Definitely not the most productive day but I know the person who was waiting for his dog's ashes was thankful for what I was able to do for him. That was only made possible because of the kindness and generosity of our supporters. Tomorrow is spay/neuter day. We have two cats and four dogs scheduled for 'the works'. I would love to see the month end with everyone showing up! Time will tell! Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, small bag of salmon treats, Treatly no rawhide chews and a bully stick were shared.

I started my morning, as I do most Mondays, on the Eastside in front of the kennels at the Path of Life Community Shelter. I met one new dog and visited with the seven that were out. I provided a few supplies as well. When I left that location, I drove over to University and Victoria to meet with a gentleman who had requested dog food. I visited that dog and provided supplies. I went home from there, made a few calls, fed my tortoise, got all of my spay and neuter appointments sent in for Wednesday and then went to meet a very dear friend for lunch. After lunch, I spent time doing work at my desk for the charity and for me personally. I also made plans to meet with someone who does a lot for organizations that need emergency type help with pets they come across. I have items for her. We are also supposed to meet at my storage units this Thursday to see if there is anything else she can use. Tomorrow morning, I will be picking up the ashes and paw print from 'Naughty' and looking for her companion. After that, I am not sure what I will be doing... Bottled waters, doggie waste bags, chicken jerky treats, small bag of liver treats, bag of freeze dried puppy food, buffalo tendons, bully sticks, hooves, Savory Prime bone, Treatly no rawhide chews and a 20lb. bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company were shared.

I thought I was meeting someone at Fairmount Park this morning but things did not go as planned. There was someone, in Colton, that needed food for his dog and his cat so I called him to see if he was able to meet. He said he was so I went there next. When he arrived, he had four dogs with him. He had his dog and three others that followed him on his bicycle. I was able to provide the gentleman with what he needed for his dog and cat as well as treats and chews sticks for the other dogs too. Each one was a dog we have provided services for. When I left that location, I drove over to our storage units to pick up pet food, waters and a few things I am going to give to someone tomorrow night. I drove around a few areas of Jurupa Valley but the only person I saw with pets was somewhere I could not drive up and park so I just went home. I unloaded what I did not need for tomorrow, ate lunch and then got busy at my desk... Bottled waters, individual drink packets, 20lb. bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, 17lb. bag of cat food from the Star Milling Company, chicken jerky treats, individual bag of chicken jerky treats, wet cat food, Inaba meal toppers, hooves, beef tendons, bully sticks and Kong balls were shared.

It is going to take me awhile to deal with the grief of losing my dog 'Sammy'. I am going to do my best to carry on as usual in the meantime. Nobody made plans to meet with me today so I did what I usually do and just started driving around. I drove through Rubidoux first. I did not find the person, and pets, I was looking for but I did find people and pets I haven't seen in quite some time. I visited with a total of six pets there and discussed providing 'the works' for a couple of the pets I had not met before. I provided supplies and then headed over to Fairmount Park. I did not find anyone there with pets nor did I find anyone in a few areas of Jurupa Valley so I just checked our PO Box and then went home. I fed my tortoise, ate lunch and then got busy at my desk... Bottled waters, paw rub, pet eye stain wipes, three dog beds, three fleece blankets, 4.5 lb. bag of senior dog food, 20lb. bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, chicken jerky treats, Treatly no rawhide chews, Inaba meal toppers, Savory Prime Butch bones and bully stick were shared.

I was not originally going to do my 'daily travels' as I knew today was going to be a very sad day for me personally but I decided to go out for an hour, or so, anyway. When I got to the Path of Life Community Shelter kennels, on the Eastside, they were already putting the dogs back inside. Because it is a holiday, they were put back early so it turned out to be a waste of time and fuel. However, there is a gentleman who stays a couple of blocks away at Illuminations with his dog and he had previously asked for dog food. I drove over there and we met. When I left that location, I drove around Fairmount Park, Rubidoux and Jurupa Valley for the next forty-five minutes with no luck and headed home to face a very difficult decision that was made... Sixteen years ago, I spent a long time trying to catch a loose dog on Van Buren Avenue. When I finally caught him, I turned him in to the shelter. I checked on him daily and when I was told he was going to be euthanized, for his behavior, I signed a waiver and my daughter and I were there to adopt him. He was then added to our pack. Our dogs have all lived long lives. I lost two over the past six years. It was now time to let him go and Serene Passages came to the house today to help facilitate his passing. I am grateful for all of the dogs I have had from the time I was a child until now. My best friend, when I was just four years old, was a rescued boxer and I have loved rescue dogs all my life. There are so many dogs that lose their lives in the shelter, because nobody cares enough to adopt them. I hope one day to see that those lives become less and more people Adopt and Don't Shop... Bottled waters, pet brush, pet food/water mat, fleece blanket, 20lb. bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, chicken jerky treats, Inaba meal toppers, Savory Prime Butch bones and bully stick were shared.