Im sorry it took so long to get an update posted here but the first week on site is always a little busy, and communication is very difficult for me right now. But Im here and working hard to make a difference.
Like always I spent the first few days getting introduced to everyone and trying to get a grip on what is happening here, what their resources are, the lay of the land...etc. So, that I can determine where my talents would best be put to use. And after taking it all in, I have decided to lend a hand in the day to day operations at Compassion Seeds. Nothing glamourous, Im spending the cold mornings cleaning up pens, removing bowls from the evening meal and breaking ice in the water troughs....whatever they need me to do, Ill do it. Evenings are about the same...nothing exciting, but absolutely necessary.
I do have a couple of special projects going on that I hope help the situation here. I am uploading photos and descriptions of all the animals to Petfinder in hopes that gets even just one of them into a good home. And Im working with one very special dog, Redman.
This was my first visit to Catherine Titus. I think the picture speaks for itself. Dont let the video fool you though, the real Angels are at Compassion Seeds(CS). They immediately stepped up and have now taken 75 of the dogs in for spay/neuter and vet care, and placed them in temporary foster homes, at no cost to Catherine Titus. And now we fear Catherine may be leaving the state with all the money people sent in, and leaving the dogs behind for (CS) to care for.
But we try to remain positive here and hope this doesnt happen. CS,like any local shelter was already under financial strain and near maximimum capacity before any of this happened. To have 100 dogs dumped on them without receiving any of the funds intended to care for the dogs will be devastating...think positive!
This is Missy. She is a fullblooded wolf and acts it. She is a beautiful animal but not very mushy....I tried kissing on her and she just looked at me like I was nuts:) But she is beautiful and so much fun to watch.
A striking contrast in personality, is Noah....my FAVORITE of all the dogs here. I fell in love with him instantly. He is just so much like my Murphy was....full of energy and joy and he loves everyone and everything. I watched him play with a 6 week old lab puppy yesterday and oh I just want to take Noah home with me so bad I cant stand it. He was so gentle and sweet and patient. He stood so perfectly still, aware that his huge feet would crush the puppy and just whimpered with excitement to have someone to play with him.
I play with Noah every day now, not because of what I can do for him but for what he does for me....he just brings a smile to my face.
You know I dont know this guys name, sadly. I clean up after him every morning and feed him every night but there are just so many here....and its sad I dont know more about him because he is a GOOD dog. He is alert and intelligent, playful and friendly. i think Ill make it a point to get to know him better this week.
And lastly(for now) my special project while I am here. Redman is a vicjavascript:void(0)tim of severe abuse. I will be working with him every day, in hopes he will be more adoptable when I leave. I dont know though, Ive seen it take years to get a dog to trust you before. But he is progressing quickly.
I spent the first day just sitting in his "yard" with him, talking and singing while he sat as far from me as he possible could, far in the back corner of his house.
The next day I did the same, but turned his house around so he had to sit out in the open with me. And I touched him. He let me begrudgingly. And after a few days of this, he already regards me with curiosity at times instead of the constant fear her first exhibited. And now, he sits a tiny bit closer to me.
I hope to take him for a walk this week.
He is a sweet boy, and I know one day he will learn to trust people again...I just have to be very patient and hope that in the month I spend here I get to see a little progress.
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