Today, threatening clouds were hanging above us as we drove out to the shelter for another day of Mission Possible. Five volunteers and two children were able to help us today. Since day one of Mission Possible was so productive, we were able to accomplish a lot of work today, despite our smaller number of volunteers.
On today’s agenda, we had some dirty cages to clean, yard work and feeding and watering the dogs. A few more volunteers had offered to help out, but we were disappointed to find that they were not able to join us.
With Max on my back in his carrier, I helped out by holding and walking dogs while their cages were power-washed. Todd and I took turns every hour to carry him in our great “baby back pack”. Max enjoyed the ride as he and his dad bumped along on the lawn mower caring for the grounds around the shelter.
Many of the dogs have been in their cages for many years and loved the newly cut grass! They loved it so much, in fact, that they didn’t want to leave the area. They laid down flat, and even when we pulled and enticed them with goodies, the dogs didn’t want to walk away. It broke my heart to see their begging eyes while we carried them into their boring, locked cages.
The worming medicine we administered yesterday worked very well, we can tell you! We found three different types of worms from one animal that we analyzed with amazement. Now, without so many worms draining their systems, we just hope the skinny dogs can put on some weight.
We also found out more about the dog with the badly broken leg. I asked when it happened and was informed that the limping was noticed “four days ago”. I don’t understand how people can sleep after they seen an animal sick or hurt like that.
It kills my heart to see him suffering with that leg, so we decided that tomorrow we are going to pick him up and drive him to a clinic for treatment.
Ylva and Kath worked hard with cleaning the dirty, smelly cages. The urine filled the holes in the concrete floors. The smell was horrible as we pressure-washed each cage clean. As the pressure-washer worked its magic, there was no lack of dirty, splashing water and foul-smelling mist. The volunteers scrubbed and sprayed and were soaked in the grime. Kath made sure the cages we cleaned yesterday were still spotless when we left today. Everyone was ready to go take very long, very hot baths after this job!
As the day wore on, Max and Olivia showed just how used to these missions they are becoming. Max took a good nap in my SUV and his big sister Olivia listened to music and colored while I walked some dogs around my car.
This weekend’s Amore Mission Possible was a very good experience and a way to improve the living conditions of these dogs. We still have a long, bumpy ahead…more about that tomorrow. I have a new plan for everyone to help us with: Distance Adoptions! More about that later.
On today’s agenda, we had some dirty cages to clean, yard work and feeding and watering the dogs. A few more volunteers had offered to help out, but we were disappointed to find that they were not able to join us.
With Max on my back in his carrier, I helped out by holding and walking dogs while their cages were power-washed. Todd and I took turns every hour to carry him in our great “baby back pack”. Max enjoyed the ride as he and his dad bumped along on the lawn mower caring for the grounds around the shelter.
Many of the dogs have been in their cages for many years and loved the newly cut grass! They loved it so much, in fact, that they didn’t want to leave the area. They laid down flat, and even when we pulled and enticed them with goodies, the dogs didn’t want to walk away. It broke my heart to see their begging eyes while we carried them into their boring, locked cages.
The worming medicine we administered yesterday worked very well, we can tell you! We found three different types of worms from one animal that we analyzed with amazement. Now, without so many worms draining their systems, we just hope the skinny dogs can put on some weight.
We also found out more about the dog with the badly broken leg. I asked when it happened and was informed that the limping was noticed “four days ago”. I don’t understand how people can sleep after they seen an animal sick or hurt like that.
It kills my heart to see him suffering with that leg, so we decided that tomorrow we are going to pick him up and drive him to a clinic for treatment.
Ylva and Kath worked hard with cleaning the dirty, smelly cages. The urine filled the holes in the concrete floors. The smell was horrible as we pressure-washed each cage clean. As the pressure-washer worked its magic, there was no lack of dirty, splashing water and foul-smelling mist. The volunteers scrubbed and sprayed and were soaked in the grime. Kath made sure the cages we cleaned yesterday were still spotless when we left today. Everyone was ready to go take very long, very hot baths after this job!
As the day wore on, Max and Olivia showed just how used to these missions they are becoming. Max took a good nap in my SUV and his big sister Olivia listened to music and colored while I walked some dogs around my car.
This weekend’s Amore Mission Possible was a very good experience and a way to improve the living conditions of these dogs. We still have a long, bumpy ahead…more about that tomorrow. I have a new plan for everyone to help us with: Distance Adoptions! More about that later.
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You guys are amazing...don't burn yourself out.
Lena Sweden
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