I was planning to take the day off so I could spend time with family, this Mother's Day, but when some of my family members got sick that changed. I did not do much but I did drive out to Colton and meet with a couple of people and their dogs. We visited and I provided them with supplies. When I left that location, I stopped to pick up something from Stater Brothers and then went home. There used to be a place in Jurupa Valley called Pizza Fanzz and I really liked their food. They closed out here but still have a place in Norco. After my daughter went to see her Grandma, she went to pick up the food I had ordered over the phone. We hung out, ate and throughout the day, I organized the spay/neuter appointments for this week, made phone calls, answered texts and emails and got my social media caught up... Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Twins, Inaba Meal Toppers, wet dog food, 2-20lb. bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company and bully sticks were shared.

There is a group that brings items to Fairmount Park on the second Saturday of each month. People often show up, with pets, so I have made it a habit of meeting there as well. This morning, I actually made plans to meet a couple of people, and their pets, so I could bring them supplies. While I was there, I visited with, and provided supplies, for others as well. There were at least twelve pets at that location. I spent time with ten of them. From there, I ran a couple of personal errands and then went home to begin my workday there. I am not sure about tomorrow yet. Some members of my family are sick so all of us getting together doesn't look too promising. I am still hoping to spend some time with my daughter which may still allow me time to go our for a bit in the morning. I think I will figure it out tomorrow. I know I won't be doing my daily travels on Tuesday as I have an HIDA scan scheduled at Kaiser. They said it will take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours so I really can't make other plans. I just have to take it one day at a time... Bottled waters, handmade pet jacket, tear stain eye wipes, paw rub, chicken jerky treats, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Twins, Inaba Meal Toppers, wet cat food, wet puppy food, 3.5lb. bag of Pedigree puppy, 17lb. bag of cat food from the Star Milling Company, 2-20lb. bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company, bully slices, kabob chew sticks and plush squeaky dog toy were shared.

I had an 11am zoom meeting, this morning, but that still gave me plenty of time to go to the Eastside and visit pets that stay in the kennels at the Path of Life Community Shelter. I stopped for fuel, along the way. $6.00 per gallon. The cost is definitely causing me to limit some of my driving. When I arrived at my destination, I took photos of nine but visited with ten. The pets received treats and some type of chew stick. A few of them also received supplies. When I left that location, I drove back to Jurupa Valley so I could check our PO Box for a handmade jewelry donation that was being sent for our June fundraiser. The donor already sent three pieces and then, so generously, sent more. They were there and I will post photos as soon as I can get to them. After my zoom meeting, I was waiting for a delivery from Whirlpool. I had an incident, last week, where the inside of my microwave burned up. It was new when I moved into my home seven years ago but not under warranty. I use it often and ordered a new one right away. Th afternoon was spent doing desk work and trying to figure out a plan to meet with people tomorrow... Bottled waters, chicken jerky treats, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Twins, Inaba Meal Toppers, bully slices, kabob chew sticks and bully sicks were shared.

Just one of the pets that received 'the works' yesterday needed a motel room. This morning, I went to the Jurupa Valley Motel6 to check on that pet. While I was doing so, I met that dog's feline brother. He has not be neutered, microchipped or vaccinated so I offered to do that for them next week or the following week. I visited with both pets and provided supplies before going to a second motel room. That room was not one we paid for but I have known the woman, and dogs, in that room for many years. I am not always sure where they will be but if they get a room, I try to visit them there. I also provided them with a few supplies, before heading to the store to pick up produce for my desert tortoise. I checked our (empty) PO Box and then went home until it was time to get to an 11am appointment. After the appointment, I went to drop something off at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services and then returned home again. The afternoon was spent doing the work I have to do at my desk... Bottled waters, Premier protein shakes, small harness and leash set, tear stain wipes, paw rub, chicken jerky treats, Inaba Churu Rolls, Inaba Twins, Inaba Churus, Inaba Meal Toppers, bully slices, kabob chew sticks and cat toys were shared.

It looks like we got off to a great start in May. We had six spay/neuter appointments scheduled and confirmed. All six arrived and on time. We had one male cat, one female dog and four male dogs. I would like to thank Maria Flores for the work she is doing that is allowing us to help with those she visits at the homeless encampments, I also want to thank her for driving pets, from Perris, week after week. She has helped us help so many receive much needed services. I would also like to thank the Riverside County Department of Animal Services Healthy Pet Zone Fund for covering the cost of services for so many of the pets we bring in. If the companions reside in certain zip codes, their pets services are covered. If they reside out of those zip codes we pay for the services. This fund has helped us so much. At one point I was afraid we might have to take a break from offering spay/neuter services but a meeting with the director, and others, at Animal Services made sure that didn't happen. Not only that, but they increased our weekly appointments from two to three and then to six. They support, and appreciate, the work we do. I am grateful for all they have done, and continue to do, for us and the community. "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, handmade pet jacket, Inaba Meal Toppers, Inaba Twins, Inaba Churu Rolls, 6 pound bag of senior dog food, 4.5 pound bag pf senior dog food, 3-20lb. bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company, 2-17lb. bags of cat food from the Star Milling Company, wet cat food, cat toys and plush squeaky dog toys were shared.