I think this will be my last post for a bit. I have not felt compelled to write and until now I could not find a topic. I went out and ran errands late last week and came back home as there was a dust storm heading into the Valley. Of course, not knowing there was a dust storm impending, I stopped to get the car washed on my way home. One thing I have not been able to do is wash my driver's side window. Bella's little nose-prints are still there from months ago. And even though I would prefer a clean window, there is something heartwarming about seeing that little nose schmear on my window.
As I was preparing to hunker down for the evening, I stumbled across Marley & Me on television. I forgot Marley gets ill in the end and needs to be euthanized. It brought back many memories, none of them good, and all with a lot of angst.
I am getting a great deal of pleasure watching my favorite little rescue organizations adopt dogs who have long been in their care. G-d blesses these organizations for undertaking the work they do. In my experience, the dogs are often matted and filthy, full of ticks, possibly fleas, and have a myriad of other maladies. As you may recall, this is how I found Bella at the local pound. One organization seems to be drawn to dogs that have eye problems and often require an enucleation of one or both eyes (surgical removal of the eyeball).
The organizations are largely dependent on the grace and charity of others. If you have an opportunity, consider looking into volunteering, fostering, or somehow supporting them. By the way, all of my favorite organizations have a Facebook page where they post dogs available to adopt, who have been adopted, etc. Check out your favorite rescues on FB, it is a great way to stay in touch with them.
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