Today is Yom Kippur so I decided to do as little work as possible but I did go to the motel in order to check on the pets that received 'the works' yesterday. Only three of them were there. The companion of one of the dog's shared a room with a friend, because she didn't have an ID. I have know that person for many years and have been providing services for him since he was a puppy. He is a senior now. After visiting each of the dog's, and providing supplies, I drove to our PO Box. I was happy to find a letter with donations for us and for 'Tink'. I went home from there...Bottled Waters, large collar, large leash, 8-pound bag of senior dog food, wet dog food, wet puppy food, Inaba tuna fillets, Inaba chicken fillets, chicken jerky treats, kabob chew sticks, chicken chew sticks, bully stick and plush squeaky Halloween toys were shared.

We had six dogs schedule for 'the works' today. Five females and one male. Three of those females have had multiple litters. One of them was in heat today. First thing this morning, I received a text telling me someone who was driving another person's dog in was going to be late. Thankfully, it was still early enough to get the dog checked in. She was one of the three that has had multiple litters. Everyone confirmed, including a Veteran who stays on March Air Force Base. He turned out to be a no show and did not call or text with a reason. The other no show's phone went straight to voicemail. Not the way I wanted to start a new month but grateful that three dogs will not be having anymore litters in the future and the other female will never have one. I left at 8am, right before the last dog was checked in. "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, homemade cookies, ARCO fuel cards, 2 small leashes, small Max and Neo dog collar, medium dog collar, slip lead, 2-3.5 pound bags of Pedigree for small dogs, 2-20 pound bags of dog food from the Star Milling Company and plush squeaky Halloween toys were shared.

I was recently asked to meet a group of people with pets at Ryan Bonaminio Park. They all stay near each other in the river bottom and I was waiting for confirmation to meet this morning. I texted one of the people who has a phone but she did not reply so I figured that meeting was not happening. I wasn't going to waste the day so I drove through Rubidoux and made my first stop. I visited a couple of dogs and provided supplies. From there, I drove through Fairmount Park. I made a stop by the restrooms near the tennis courts, after I noticed a gentleman sleeping with his dog. The dog woke up the minute I started walking towards them so I stayed for a bit and then drove to another area of the park. I stopped to talk to someone who had three of her dogs with her as well as a dog that belongs to someone who is in jail. She, and her boyfriend, have quite a few dogs and they really can't hold on to another so we discussed an option that I hope will work out. When I left the park, I drove out to our PO Box, because I received an email stating that someone had sent us a donation from Chewy. The box was filled with items we were definitely in need of so I am glad I had time to pick it up. Someone else sent us a check which I was very grateful for. Our donations for 2025 are half of what they were last year so all donations are greatly appreciated... Bottled Waters, large bag of recyclables, chicken jerky treats, 3.5 pound bag of Pedigree high protein, wet dog food, Inaba chicken broth, Dashi meal toppers, Inaba meal toppers, buffalo tendons and bully sticks were shared.

My first stop was on the Eastside in front of the Path of Life Community Sheter kennel. I visited with the only pet that came over to see me and provided him with a few supplies. From there I drove up the street to visit with a couple and their dogs. The puppy was sitting with them but their other dog was not there. They told me he took off Friday night. I checked the shelter and do not see him in there. I hope he is safe and that they get him back. My next stop was on University and Victoria for a visit with 'Solo'. I provided his companion with a few supplies. There was also a couple there with a dog in their vehicle. They have not neutered him and don't seem to want to but I did give him some treats and a chew stick. I did not make anymore stops for pets, because I had to go downtown to handle an issue I am trying to get resolved. I spent over an hour doing that so I just went straight home and never even made it to our PO Box... Bottled Waters, harness, leash, chicken jerky treats,20-pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, wet puppy food, wet dog food, kabob chew sticks, buffalo tendons and 2-glow in the dark squeaky Halloween balls were shared.

I was not asked to meet with anyone today so I just headed to Fairmount Park to see who might be around. A few people had been arrested, this past week, and many of their dogs were impounded. Some of the people are out of jail and waiting for their dogs to be spayed/neutered so they can pick them up and others are still incarcerated. I did manage to meet with a few people in four different areas of the park, I visited with a total of nine pets and provided supplies for most of them. When I left the park, I drove to our PO Box to see if a donation of pet supplies had arrived yet but it had not. I went home from there. I did a few things around the house, ate lunch and then worked on phone calls, emails, text messages, spay/neuter scheduling and social media... Bottled waters, 2 large leashes, large slip lead, Max and Neo s/m dog collar, chicken jerky treats, 3.5 pound bag of Pedigree for small dogs, wet dog food, Inaba meal toppers, 20-pound bag of dog food from the Star Milling Company, kabob chew sticks, bully sticks, Kong squeaky ball and xl King squeaky ball were shared.