Spring Fever

Well, that`s my story and I`m stickin` to it.
I have a billion things to do today and its just too nice outside to do anything but enjoy the weather.
I got Murphy to the vet first thing this morning to begin his Heartworm treatments. We were scheduled for last week but had to cancel because the meds took too long to get there . I am so thankful that animal medicine is advancing and we can save dogs that are infected with Heartworm more often than in the old ways. I didn`t know until yesterday that vets sometimes have to operate on a dogs heart to rid them of the worms. But that`s in extreme cases , stage 4. Murphy is stage 1-2, so will be on the mend in a day or so, with total bed rest for a few weeks until the worms have been expelled from the heart. It`s an expensive treatment process but well worth it, in my opinion. Any donation would be welcome right about now. Murphy is a love and a joy to have around . The best part is that he has a great new family waiting for him,when he`s back on his feet.
I had a busy day yesterday. First , an appointment with the vet to have three kittens vaccinated and then off to Ruffins with them and Oprah, our young Siamese mix girl . Dave , the owner /operator of Ruffins in Tillsonburg has graciously agreed to sponsor our kitties and help us find them good homes. Adoption fees still apply and the contract is clear so there is still a safety net for the kitties to ensure they will be cherished forever . People need to learn that cats and dogs are not disposable and are family members to be treated with love and respect.
Oprah will love it there . Lots of people petting and cuddling her or maybe she`ll have a home fast because she`s such a purring machine.
Then it was over to Cranberry Kennels to help Wendy lighten her load . She is right full of stray cats and kittens and expecting more every day. I brought home 3 boys , all friendly , all clean and healthy looking . We`ll get them vetted when we can get them in. Then its their turn at Ruffins. If you want a cat, she`s got quite a variety over there and she`s around every day to let you see and touch the animals that are for adoption.
So, once again, I`m up to my arm pits in kitty litter but thats alright. The boys are safe . And thats what this is all about.
A friend of CARO has been caring for a stray mom and her kittens in her garage and its seems they`re ready to leave. I`ll go get them tonight and set them up in the living room ,out of the way of my dogs until they get used to the barking. Then off to the vets.
`Tis the season for sure.
I see the Mennonites have started their annual puppy sell off . The first sign is up today. Pug Puppies For Sale. I wonder if they could get busted for running puppy mills out there or if they are exempt. They don`t vet their cats and dogs . If you know anyone looking for a pup and that really wants to do a favour for the animals, buy the mom instead.
If I had a million dollars.....
later