I went to the Eastside, this morning, but I did not go to the kennels at the Path of Life Community Shelter. I went to a nearby field where there are a number of pets, and their companions, in a homeless encampment. On my way, I dropped off my monthly 'thank-you' bag for the gentleman who does our website. His wife works near the downtown area so I always leave the bag with her. The bag's contents are intended for both of them and their kitties... When I arrived on the Eastside, I went to see someone who said they were in need of dog food. I visited with her dog and a few others. I provided supplies as well. I did get a surprise visit from a kitty I had not seen in many months. His name is 'General'. I used to visit him frequently, when his companion was in the Path of Life Shelter but had not seen him since she exited. I have been in the field before but never seen him there either. While I was talking to someone else, he just showed up. He clearly remembered who I was and even started to follow me back across the field. That came to an end when a Chihuahua chased him off but I did catch back up with him, after I gave his companion some cat food and other supplies. When I left the Eastside, I drove out to our storage units to meet Seth Cox who was going to meet me with our monthly donation of pet food from the Star Milling Company. He arrived and helped me unload the 720-pound delivery. I can't thank him, or Star Milling, enough for this gift! When I left storage, I drove home to unload the extra supplies and reload supplies for tomorrow's travels. I got started on my daily desk work, right after lunch... Bottled waters, cat collar, cat toys, wet cat food, 17-pound bags of cat food from the Star Milling Company, 20-pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, wet dog food , Inaba Chur Rolls, m/l dog collar, handmade pet jacket, Inaba Twins, chicken jerky treats, buffalo tendons, bully slices, collagen chews and bully sticks were shared.

Another day of gusting winds but today I wore a mask which made breathing much easier. The only thing I had planned was to meet someone that wanted me to check an abandoned dog for a microchip. He had already put the dog on multiple sites, with no luck, and was hoping she might be chipped. When he arrived, where we agreed to meet, I thought I recognized the dog. There were a number of stories going around about her. In any case, the gentleman who contacted me found this dog tied up in a field with no food or water. He has actually rescued a few dogs in the past. He has held on to some and gotten others returned to their owners. He is holding on her for me as I got a rescue commitment this afternoon. In the meantime, I left a collar, leash, pet jacket and a few supplies, before heading over to Fairmount Park. I made two stops there. I visited a couple of dogs at each and provided supplies. One of the dog's actually lives indoors, with his companion, and has for quite some time. I was told the funding had run out and they would soon be back on the streets or in their case, living in their vehicle. I have missed seeing the dog but sorry their circumstances are changing. After leaving the park, I drove out to our PO Box where there were a few donations and then I went home. I was happy to get out of the wind and do the rest of my work indoors... Bottled waters, Premier protein shakes, small leash, small collar, large leash, handmade pet jacket, Inaba Twins, chicken jerky treats, individual bags of dog treats, doggie waste bags, kabob chew sticks, buffalo tendons and bully sticks were shared.

Before I even left the house, this morning, I received a text from a gentleman I have known for many years. I have helped him with his dogs and he has helped me with dogs he has come across. The reason for his text was because he found a small dog tethered to a tree somewhere nobody would normally have seen her. There was no food or water left and nothing around but an open field. I was asked if I would come and check her for a chip. The last time he found a dog, we were able to find its family. I do not have time to meet with the gentleman today but I made arrangements to do so tomorrow, Not sure what will happen with this one but I will check it for a chip and then go from there... It was pretty windy, when I left for the Eastside, so I decided not to stay out for more than an hour or so. Until I am fully over this cold, I don't need the wind making things worse for that or my allergies but I still want to be sure I get to where I might be needed. I had originally planned on going to a field where there are a few people in tents that also have dogs. It is not far from the Path of Life Community Shelter but it there is so much dirt blowing around there that I decided to wait and go on Monday. Today, it was just the kennels at the Path of Life Community Shelter. I visited with four pets, as they were coming out of their kennels, and I met a new one when his owner was trying to sign up for housing. He had no idea how long the wait is and that it is also difficult to get a bed and kennel space. I know nothing was going to happen with housing but I hope he was able to get a bed and a kennel. After the visits, I provided a few supplies and then drove out to the Costco in Eastvale. I went to get bully sticks and collagen chews. Unfortunately, the collagen chews were no longer an item there but the bully sticks were. They are usually a great price at $26.99 for 10-12 but today they were on sale for $6.00 off each bag so I purchased a few. I went home from there to spend the rest of the day doing what I usually do... Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, 13-pound bag pf dog food, Inaba Twins, collagen sticks and bully sticks were shared.

This morning, I went to the Jurupa Valley Motel6 to check on four of the pets that received 'the works' yesterday and to visit with a couple others. I provided supplies where needed. When I left that location, I headed across town to our storage units where I picked up pet food, pet jackets, collars and waters. I was hoping to find some large leashes in the collar container but they are gone. I will have to add some to our wish lists when I update with pother items as well. The winds were picking up, as I was leaving the storage facility. I am feeling much better today but did not want the wind to cause me any further sinus issues so I went straight home. I unloaded most of what I picked up and then restocked my vehicle for tomorrow's trip to the Eastside. I was happy to spend the rest of the day, indoors, doing my daily desk work... Bottled waters, Premier protein shakes, handmade pet jackets, k9 glucosamine hip and joint chews, chicken jerky treats, Inaba Twins, Inaba Churus, wet puppy food, collagen sticks and bully sticks were shared.

March got off to a great start! We had six pets scheduled, and confirmed, for 'the works' today. There were three female dogs, two male dogs and one female cat. Everyone was running a little behind but all made it in plenty of time to get checked in. I had a plumber, and a handyman, coming to my home this morning so I did not stay for the individual check-ins but will see most of the pets, again tomorrow, at the motel. Thanks Again to Riverside County Department of Animal Services for giving us appointments each week and for the Healthy Pet Zone Fund that covers the cost of pets living in certain zip codes of Riverside County. Thanks Again to Maria from Feeding Perris Strays for transporting pets each week so they can receive these much needed services. It really does take a village! "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." Bottled waters, ARCO fuel cards, puppy training pads, slip lead, xl collar and leash set, small leash, small collar, 3 large leashes, 3.5-pound bag of Pedigree for puppies, 17-pound bag of cat food from the Star Milling Company, 4-20-pound bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company, 13-pound bag of dog food, squeaky dog toy and plush squeaky dog toys were shared.