Somedays the words flow easily others like today - is like pulling hen’s teeth. With this colder weather work is getting done in the Red House - the bathroom is almost done! The new and improved brand new non leaking toilet went in today. No more outhouse! the new flooring is holding up very well even with the 8 pyr/retriever pups, and the terrier mom and her 4 month old pup. The big pups are 22 weeks old and are getting their adult canine teeth - a sure sign they are ready for speutering - all eight of them! And what an expense that is -  all at once; especially with Diggy, Buck, Puff Dog also needing their neuters! That is the hazard of cold weather - more dogs come in during cold snaps then at any other time of year! They are usually intact young adults or pups barely ready for speuters. This year it is harder than normal. With the renovations and the problem with the old TG Bus, finances are tight - couple that with a slowdown on donations and slow grant application processes and the crisis begins. On the plus side - we do have plenty of dog food. Thank you VAS and also our local supporters - there was 4 bags of dog food at the Smithers Feed Store as well as blankets from New to You and outdated pablum. Porter came for a sleepover on Saturday and he came with 3 bags of dog food and a large bag of doggie bones to share with his friends! Porter really likes it here - lots of buddies to play with! And a comfy bed to sleep on - mine! Porter was adopted three years ago - a very good natured, dog social three legged pittbull who is go-go from the minute he comes charging in the gate - he doesn’t even take the time to say good bye to his Mom - he is off to play and find his old friends - Harley and Sweetpea. But when he hears the car - it will be tomorrow afternoon - he is ready to go back home. He will stand at the gate to say hello to his mom and off to the car without saying good bye - until next time he comes back for a sleepover!

Porter, Chunky Munky and Rags.

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