First - the floodwatch. With the warm weather forecasted for Friday and the weekend the fears for a flash flood are all over the radio waves! We have 30% snow still left on the lowlands with no snow melting on the mountains yet. The fear is fast melting and all the creeks and tributaries of our major rivers overflowing the banks in flash flooding. The prediction for the river cresting is Sunday. So no adoption trip this weekend for the TG Bus. We are gathering supplies for a quick move just in case - the consensus is we would have just a few hours notice. We wouldn’t have to go far - just across the road to the top of the hill. Luckily we found  a few kennel panels at the landfill and we have fencing to make runs for the dogs. We have a plan in place - one we devised last year with the threat of flooding. And we have fewer dogs than last year as well. We will keep you posted.

Just today we received a package all the way from Las Vegas Nevada! Inside was 8 collar and matching leash sets. Thank you so very very much. The adopted guys will look very spiffy going to their new homes next weekend!

And an Update from Puff Dog - I am so happy for my little guy:::

Just to let you know that after a little shyness in the parking lot at Walmart, Puff Dog’s adjustment to us, our household, and our routine has just been amazing.  It’s as though he’s lived here for months, not hours.  He and our girl are accepting each other, he loves our backyard, and he’s met the neighbour’s border collie with good result.  We had our first meal together (Puff wanted to eat his kibble from John’s hand rather than from a bowl), and once he saw our girl enjoying the occasional shrimp from our plates, he decided he liked them as well.  After dinner, he settled down for a nice relaxing chew with a rawhide twist.  He recognizes his name when we call him, nuzzles our legs, arches his back for a scratch, or lifts his face for a rub.  We already love this little Puff and can’t imagine why or how anyone would/could abuse such a sweet fur face.

And now Rover:

Rover or as my grand daughter Kelsey says Grover is doing much better. He can now walk without  pain and he is going up and down the stairs with ease. I have been brushing his coat for a few minutes several times a day and he is looking much better. He has much more pride in himself. he does have a tendency to be cranky with the teenager dogs but is quite patient with the puppies. He is taking glucosamine supplements and salmon oil and vitamins as well as premium dog food. He is looking younger by the day!. He is basically healthy and just needs proper nutrition and comfort to regain his health and vitality. He is calm and well behaved indoors. He likes a corner of the kitchen where he can watch activities without being in the way. He has just started to come over to solicit affection. He is a stately old gentleman.

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