My first stop of the day was in the parking lot of the Path of Life Community Shelter where I visited two pets and distributed supplies. From there I drove to Hunter Park where I visited one dog and distributed supplies. When I left that location, I began driving around the Eastside looking for the companion of a couple of dogs that were impounded. I was unable to find her but when I stopped to visit another pet I left a message to have the woman contact me. I drove around for a little while longer but had to cut things short so I could get to a dental appointment. Depending on how things go there, will decide what I am or am not going to be doing tomorrow. LOL... Waters, Inaba Fun Bites, Nubz chews, Inaba Twins for dogs, small bag of dog food for small dogs, 2 small bags of dog food, Inaba Mega Churus, Inaba Churus, chicken jerky treats, kabob chew sticks and bully sticks were shared.

I was only out for about two hours today but I managed to accomplish everything I needed to and then some. The dog that received 'the works' yesterday had somewhere to stay so they did not need a motel. I still wanted to check on him so his family brought him to meet me in the parking lot of Riverside County Animal Services. When I left that location, I drove up the street to Jurupa and Vam Buren. I visited with a dog there and asked about a puppy I had heard was in the area with his companion. The gentleman knew who I was talking about but said the companion was arrested and the puppy went to the shelter. My next stop was the Jurupa Valley Motel6. We did not have any pets recuperating there but I did rent a room for another pet last night. His name is 'EZ' and I have known him since he was a puppy. His companion is moving out of state this week-end. I wanted them to have a safe comfortable night and it also gave me an opportunity to see him before they leave. When I left the motel, I drove to Rubidoux looking for the companion of two dogs we are supposed to spay and neuter on Wednesday. She has moved around three times in the past week but I did finally find her on Mission Blvd. She no longer has a phone and is not sure where she will be from day to day so this is going to be a challenge. Someone volunteered to drive her but there are many things we need to work out. I am hoping we can especially since the woman said she wanted the little dog to have one litter. While there, I visited with her two dogs, another that was in the area and distributed supplies. I had something delivered to our PO Box and was going to pick it up when I remembered that I saw a familiar car earlier in a nearby parking lot. I knew there was a gentleman and his dog living in that vehicle so I made a little detour and went to visit them first. After our visit, I stopped at the PO Box. Unfortunately in addition to my package, there was another Grant denial waiting for me too. The second one in two weeks. I just have to keep the faith that something will materialize for us... Waters, Inaba Fun Bites, Nubz chews, wet dog food, Inaba Twins for dogs, small bag of dog food for small dogs, individual bag of jerky treats, individual bag of beef treats, large stainless steel dish, chicken jerky treats and bully sticks were shared.

At 10pm last night, I received a text from the companion of two cats that were supposed to receive 'the works' today. She said their vehicle broke down and they were not going to make it this morning. At 7am, I made an early call to someone whose cats are supposed to get spayed/neutered on October 12th. I told her she could have the appointments, of she was able to make it in time. She said she would get back to me. At 7:45am, I arrived at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services to meet the companion of a dog we scheduled for 'the works'. She was there on time and I left there around 8:30. I did not have to be at the second clinic until 9:15 so that gave me a few minutes to go home. While I was there, I received a call from the companion of a puppy that had an appointment to be spayed this morning. He said his ride fell through. I was already frustrated about the woman with the cats and now this. It was too late to call anyone on the waiting list so I called the woman who I spoke to at 7am. I told her she could have that appointment too. Thankfully, she said she did. Cutting back on spaying and neutering due to funds is one thing but wasting appointments is something that I have a hard time dealing with. In the end, we still provided services for four pets but I would have like to have done that for the pets we actually had scheduled. "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"... Waters, ARCO fuel cards, Clavamoxin, pet ear cleaner, puppy pads, wet cat food, Inaba chicken stew for cats, Inaba Fun Bites, Nubz chews, 17 pound bag of cat food from the Star Milling Company, wet dog food, Inaba Twins for dogs, 20 pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, chicken jerky treats and bully sticks were shared.

Before going by the downtown Salvation Army, I drove through Fairmount Park. I did not find the people and pets I was looking for but did see a few others so I made sure to stop and visit. When I left the park, I drove to the Salvation Army but there were no people there with pets. I needed to go out to our storage units so I tried contacting a couple of people that were pretty much on my way. I was not able to meet up with them this week-end but I did not have any luck today either. I did have an opportunity to drop off a bag of baked goods and cat toys where Ralph Torres wife works. He has been volunteering his time to maintain on website, since the beginning of Taking It To The Streets with Lori and Shira. He has never let me pay him so the sweets are a small token of my appreciation. After dropping off the goodie bag, I went to our storage units and loaded my vehicle with pet food, pet treats, waters and canned goods for the companions. I was literally one mile from my home when I saw the street was closed off due to a bad accident. Thankfully, this was just a fifteen minute detour so I did not spend too much time sitting in traffic. I was able to get to our PO Box and grab a couple of items I forgot at the store yesterday... Waters, Inaba Twins for dogs, Inaba Fun Bites, Nubz chews, kabob chew sticks, chicken jerky treats and bully sticks were shared.

Before I began my daily travels, I went to the store. When I was driving through the parking lot, I saw a gentleman with three pit bulls. I had seen him before but at that time he had two and not three. I found a place to park and got out to speak to the companion. The dogs are a mother and her two one year old babies. One male and one female. None of them are spayed or neutered and the mother had another litter not too long ago. Once again, I offered to provide these dogs with 'the works'. I offered before but he never contacted me. I will continue trying and hope none of the females get pregnant in the mean time and that the male doesn't father any litters. When I left that location, I went home for a short time and then headed to the Eastside. I stopped at the Path of Life Community Shelter where I visited with three pets and distributed supplies. While I was there, I received a text from a couple needing dog food. They were not too far away from the shelter so I drove there next. I had planned to go to our storage units afterwards but realized I would not make it in time for a counseling appointment if I did. If I have the time, I will do my best to get there tomorrow... Waters, doggie waste bags, Inaba Twins for dogs, wet dog food, Inaba Fun Bites, 2 small bags of dog food, Nubz chews, kabob chew sticks, chicken jerky treats, bully slices and bully sticks were shared.