My first stop of the day was at the Jurupa Valley Motel6 where I went to check on three of the pets that received 'the works' yesterday. One of them checked out early but two were still there and I also visited a dog we provided services for a year or so ago. While at the motel, I met with someone who was living on a property in an RV that caught on fire. She is trying to figure out where to go next and was able to get a ride to pick up a bag of dog food for her big dog. When I left the motel, I drove to Rubidoux. I wanted to speak to a gentleman who said he knew the girlfriend of the gentleman who is unresponsive in the ICU. He was not there but his dogs were as were a few other people. None of them knew the gentleman in the ICU but one of them did have a male pitbull that was impounded last week when he was arrested. He was let go that same day but did not know what to do about his dog. I made a phone call and made arrangements to pay for the usual services we pay for if a pet is getting 'the works'. That would leave him with boarding, impound and any fines for not licensing. However, with me covering the services I agreed to, his balance will be lower and he can work out a payment plan. They might even have a program to cover part or most of the balance. I thought I was stopping at that location for one thing but I guess I was there to help someone get his dog out of impound. It was supposed to be brought in and put on owner hold but the police did not give information and the dog was listed as a stray. I was thankful it was still there and that his companion will be able to get him back. Once again, I want to thank a special staff member at Riverside County Animal Services for doing everything possible to help get a dog out of their facility so there is no possibility of it being euthanized... Bottled waters, last package of puppy training pads, plush squeaky toy, wet dog food, wet puppy food 2 small bags of small bites dog food, 20 pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, chicken jerky treats, Inaba chicken stew, Inaba chicken fillets, Inaba Churu Bites, Inaba Chur Rolls, kabob chew sticks, buffalo tendons and bully sticks were shared.

We had three female dogs confirmed to receive 'the works' at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services spay/neuter clinic and a male cat at the Mary S. Robert's spay/neuter clinic. Everyone confirmed. At 7:45am, I had not heard from one of the people bringing a dog to the first clinic so I texted. She told me she did not have enough money to take Lyft. I spoke to her last yesterday afternoon and numerous times over the past couple of weeks. I was not expecting her to be someone who wasted my time and appointment but she was. I guess it was meant to be though, because I was able to get a female cat in her place. This cat looks like a baby herself but has had multiple litters so that will end today! Once everyone was checked in, I went home briefly and then headed back out to the second clinic. Once that kitty was checked in, I drove to our storage unit to pick up waters and pet supplies. Then I made a stop at Trader Joe's before going to the post office and then home. "One by one we get them done, because the only way to combat pet overpopulation and euthanasia in our shelters is to spay and neuter"... Bottled waters, ARCO fuel cards, medium collar, Max and Neo leash, Inaba Churus, Wellness wet cat food, 2-17 pound bags of cat food from the Star Milling Company were shared.

I was asked to bring supplies to someone staying at one of the motels on the westside and made arrangements to go there this morning. She has three cats and a dog. Someone else there has a dog too so I did not mind driving out there for a visit and to bring what they needed. I was also hoping to visit with some other people I saw when I was in the area last Friday but none of them were around. When I was done at the motel, I did drive to a few different locations but was unable to find anyone with pets so I decided to get home and try to confirm tomorrow's appointments again, There is one person I still haven't been able to reach, due to her phone being shut off and I was hoping to have better luck this afternoon. That was not the case so I just hope she shows up and doesn't waste one of tomorrow's appointments. I feel like I have to play a guessing game every week and it is frustrating but it is also something I have learned I have to accept as part of the 'job'... Bottled waters, kitty litter, chicken jerky treats, 17 pound bag of cat food from the Star Milling Company, cat toy, Wellness cat food, wet dog food, Inaba chicken fillets, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Churu Bites, Inaba Fun Bites, kabob chew stick and bully stick were shared.

Last night, I had a family dinner with my children, daughter-in-law and granddaughter so I took the day off to finish the meal preparations and get ready for the visit. Today, it was 'business as usual'. I did not go to the Eastside on Friday so I thought I would check things out today. I am glad I did, because there were some people who wanted to get in touch with me for spaying/neutering services and supplies. I spent all of my time around the Path of Life Community Shelter. I was with people who are staying there and keep their pets in the kennels, people who stay on the street and a gentleman who was trying to get a bed for himself as well as put his dog in their kennels. When I left the Eastside, I drove around Rubidoux for a bit looking for more people who might know the gentleman who is in the ICU but I was unsuccessful. From there I went to our PO Box and was thankful to find a couple of donations waiting for us. One was a supply donation and the other a check. I was supposed to go to lunch with a friend but she had to cancel last minute so I had a little time to call the ICU department at the hospital. They would not tell me anything and suggested I call one of his social workers which is what I did next. I left her a message and am waiting for a call back... Bottled waters, socks, collapsible pet dish, large stainless steel pet dish, 2 bags of Kismet dog food, wet dog food, Inaba Twins dogs, Inaba chicken fillets, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Churu Bites, kabob chew sticks, bully slices and bully sticks chicken jerky treats, were shared.

My first stop of the day was not to visit with pets. It was to meet a girl scout from a local troop who had a donation of dog food for us. Her mom drove her to the Jurupa Valley Spectrum so I could get the donation on my way out to Agate Park. We put the bags of dog food in my vehicle, took some photos and then I headed out to meet a family I often visit on Sundays. My family was not able to make it up here last Sunday but I am hoping they are able to tomorrow so I did not make any other plans, just incase. After visiting the family and providing them with a few supplies, I drove through Rubidoux and Fairmount Park. I did not find anyone with pets anywhere I looked. I am still trying to find family for the gentleman in the ICU but that hasn't been successful. A couple of the hospital's social workers are even calling me. I suggested they try the Riverside County Sheriff's Homeless Outreach as well as City Net. The hospital is more likely to get information than I can... Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, cat toy, Inaba Churus, Inaba chicken stew, Inaba chicken fillets, Inaba Churu Bites, 20 pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, wet dog food, Inaba Twins for dogs, bully slices, bully sticks and buffalo tendons were shared.