We've already had multiple days over 100f /38c! High temperatures and no rain have made for more pleasant, mosquito-free walks -as long as you go early enough that your brain doesn't melt. PuppyG has boundless enthusiasm! I'm no great fan of mornings, but I love the company.
Zasu, PuppyG, Blue and Molly.
Sisters Blue and Eve.
I managed to document myself tripping while taking a picture behind me.
Morning walk with 9 furry little angels.
Quick dip in a salt pond.
Ziggy always finds the muddiest spot.
Ziggy, PupG and Bette.
It has been a while since we've hosted Couchsurfers/helpxers.
1000 thanks to PO and Julie; because of you this was a productive month, despite the heat. It was great getting to know you both and we appreciate your help!
You're welcome anytime.
They were here for Maggie and April's 6th anniversary with us.
April really liked PO!
Bette and Shirley claimed Julie.
Julie's lap was a popular spot!
Now to organize and fund raise for the next sterilization clinic! May is for spays and there is a lot of work to do! Outreach, networking and social media are not an easy fit for a bona fide recluse like me, but I'm trying.
For some reason black dogs are the least likely to be adopted. I don't know why.
We have many black dogs and I think every one of them is striking.
Jack pauses with some of the gang. He has a beautiful coat.
Lovely Luna is 2 years old.
Posey is 5 and, I think, one of our prettiest dogs.
Her ears don't usually stand up.
Walking with Tito and Miles.
Tito knows that black dogs are the best.
Self-doubt is not his style.
He often pals around with Reggie on walks.
I don't think Tito notices the size difference.
A few of our palm trees succumbed to a blight so we're trying again with something else.
Sean has plenty of supervision. Pete, Zoot and Posey in front.
Frankie has been a happy girl; she loves having visitors.
The Couchsurfers/Helpxers that brought Tori stayed on for a couple weeks.
Kaya gets to know the gang.
Linda watches the ever helpful Kaya fix one of the dog beds.
Tori wants to help.
Twiggy and Tori keep an eye on things while Kaya and Olli paint.
Oliver has been traveling frugally for years.
http://www.timeless-travelling.com
Olli and Tori.
Dog fun. Jack, Hazel, Amber, Tori, Daisy and Mega
Bette, Lucy and Tori on a walk. There isn't a dog here that doesn't like Tori (her new nickname is Cookie Monster.). She learns quickly and wants to please; it breaks my heart that people thought she was too much trouble. She's one of the sweetest dogs I've ever met!
Bette and Tori on a salt pile. After a rain they're as hard as coal.
Oliver and Kaya say their goodbyes (Paco, in the background, crows his goodbye).
Thanks so much to you both, for saving Tori, and for all your help around the place!
You're always welcome here.
Linda doesn't understand why everyone can't stay forever.
We have our neighbor Kiki's 2 dogs staying with us while she's away.
The little one, Linda, first visited us in June when she wasn't feeling well.
Linda was not having a good hair day.
Linda circa June.
Linda in July.
Linda loves Tito and he thinks she has fine taste.
She's a popular girl; Xmul thinks she's swell!
They do a lot of this.
Speaking of Xmul -she and the other pups are rambunctious and entirely sweet. Twiggy and Mo have been spayed and Xmul, Daisy and Luna will be done next month.
Sofia, it was great meeting and hosting you!
Thanks for everything, we miss you!
Humidity and flies rule the day -not great for getting out for photo ops.
Zasu doesn't mind. She looks cute with her muddy paws and gray eyebrows.
13? She doesn't look a day over 8!
Monkey and Henry are always great company!
Many sleepless nights recently. Sweet Oscar was scary sick from giardia. He's on the mend, but the poor guy can't catch a break; he's had one health problem after another this year.
To top it off, moments before leaving on a run, helpxer Jami saw "some sort of animal" dash past the gate.
We're calling him Buddy (Hugo didn't stick)
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After a few weeks, he took a drastic turn for the worse. Long story short, he has idiopathic encephalitis and although we're relatively sure it isn't contagious, we've been keeping him quarantined. Our time since has been dominated by him (and the infernal washing machine, but that's another story!). We've all the necessary meds for him and, with the guidance of the vet, we're doing what we can.
Prognosis for recovery is uncertain, but he's getting stronger. He's been walking in circles for a week and there's no way to know if the neurological problems are temporary or permanent.
If he pulls through, he's going to be a cutie-pie (Well I think so, but I'm partial to redheads.)!
Pre-encephalitis nap.
Thanks to Jami and Ian, our most recent helpers!
Running with Floyd at sunset.
