7 am was too early and way too cold to get out of bed!! But it was Spay day so - no choice in the matter. It was -5 this morning - the water was a tiny trickle - almost frozen!! Where is our Indian Summer we were supposed to have? It didn’t help that the driver window in the TG Bus is broken - a big black pitbull mix (Dave’s Harley) thought that she could fit through a 4 inch gap!! No she wasn’t even scratched but the window needs to be replaced - as soon a extra money comes in!! The same goes for the final repairs - the last of the digging/cement and last wall may not be finished - $13,490 has been spent on the renovations - well done, professionally done to theb uilding code - more extensive than expected but oh so very necessary - no luxuries just safety. But I digress.
Spay day for Silken and Mushka!! Silken has a home in Surrey while Mushka will be going home to Terrace on the16th with her sister Tara.

Pretty Silken!

Soft, golden Mushka!

once Stan got back , we had a hot breakfast of ham and eggs - Dave cooked! Then we planned our day as best we could. The next wall panel is a difficult one - the sewer pipe comes though it!

Tracey holds another wall in place as it is jacked into position.

The tough wall! Measure, measure , and worry!

Then the arrival of the new guys from Glen Vowell Reserve - another northern isolated reserve with serious dog problems. Mike and his partner have been hired to clean them up! They are trying hard to find places for the adoptable dogs. So far so good!
  The first dog is unloaded - she is a corgi/collie mix! She will need to be spayed asap as she has just finished her heat and yes she has been bred - the male is here too!

She looks like a full size border collie type with short, very short legs. She needs a sponsor for her spay/vaccinations and a name - can you help this pretty little girl?

Then a lively, shiny, good natured black lab mix. He is about a year old - he already lifts his leg!

His tail wagging like a helicopter this fellow needs a name to reflect his personality. He needs a sponsor for his neuter/vaccinations too.

Next was the  two small dogs - ok one small; one very young!!

  This is the small one - he is supposed to be the daddy of the puppy! He weighs maybe 12 to 14 pounds, and has a very nice personality. He also needs a sponsor for his neuter/vaccinations and of course a "cool" name! (Kate - do you think he looks like a male version of your Lucy?)

Last but not least - the youngster of the group. She is approximately 8 weeks old and was whisked off to our vet with Merlin for her check up and vaccinations. Merlin is now fully ready to go across the border - his health passport is up to date!! The two girls were picked up and brought home from their spays. Silken is recovering in a warm crate while Mushka is asleep in her favorite spot next to my bed. Tara is keeping her company this time like Mushka did when she returned home.

She is a small dog puppy. Her dad is the gold little fellow. Her mom may be coming in as well. She needs a name too!

And a picture of the dogfood that arrived yesterday!! The dogs are enjoying the good food!

Thank you Anipet Animal Services Inc, Carrie from LAPS, Melissa and Theresa - for delivering to Bandstra, and a big THANK YOU to Bev and Bandstra for delivering the food so quickly!! Thank you - you are all the very best!!

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