For most people eight would be a good number, but for us in rescue there is always one more that we wished we could have gotten out. Today I pulled 3 pitties, 4 chihuahuas, 1 papillon, and one chi-pug little character that was kind of scraggly, but cute. The pitties went to the Simi holding facility that we use to hold dogs before transporting elsewhere. These guys are all sceduled for Monday’s transport to Tucson via Phoenix with Glen. I transported the 5 little ones to Katilla Animal Hospital in Anaheim, from there they will be further transported to a rescue in Washington state. They will be traveling a while before finally settling down, but at least they have a chance at a better life at some point. For others, they were not as lucky. maybe tomorrow will be their day. We can only hope so.

In rescue, sick dogs are more the norm than the unusual, it’s just the way things are. Today I pulled Buster from the Camarillo shelter and I took him to Westlake Village Animal Hospital, checked him in and waited for Gracie to be checked out. I brought her in 5-6 days ago and, as you can see, she is so much better. You will also notice it was a teary eyed departure for Gracie with some of the staff members. We all said our goodbyes and they all knew that on Monday Gracie would be on her way to a very good rescue in Tucson. That helps a little, but sometimes it’s just not enough. It hurts when you are a foster or other caregiver and you see your favorite leave, again its part of rescue. But it is so hard sometimes.