Dark Damp Tuesday

Mac set the mood for the day. Relax and stay warm.

Princess took her usual place on the back of my chair and took it easy.

Feisty found a new spot on one of Jim's jackets.

But Patches really took advantage of an easy day. He loves that heater.

Jim and I tried to get things ready for the predicted big storm. Hay moved. Animals watered. Drainage ditches cleared. Horses in and blanketed. Extra feed to everyone.

Then I spent the afternoon starting to get the sanctuary's tax records in order. Order is not my best trait, so it is work.

Memories of 2010 April- New critters-Tawny horse who was 30 and extremely thin. We tried very hard to get him back in shape. With Tawny came Jonathan the 37 year old donkey with the arthritic neck. They had been together for 30 years. At the end of the month beautiful Moon Dancer came to live with us.

Beth's young horse Warrior died after a bad accident.

In May we attended the Spring Fling at Spring Valley School. We are always glad to have an opportunity to talk about responsible pet ownership and to share about Home At Last. The very same day Frankie came to us.

Pilgrim got colic and died.

Larry from Wilson's Worms started his cleaning of corrals.

June brought plein aire artists from Paradise. They enjoyed a day at the sanctuary, painting and just relaxing. Patches the kitten arrived. We attended the Patrick Ranch Threshing Bee. We had lots of interest in Home At Last and Jesse horse.

Callie the mule with a broken knee came to live with us.

Braveheart the beautiful grey Arabian and Tawny got their angel wings. Both boys were in their 30's, could not maintain their weight and were slipping away.

Our volunteers braved the hot weather and came every Sunday. We love our volunteers.

Sweetie Pie has forgiven me and Levi II enjoyed another day of freedom. Babe, Lacey and Tucker asked to come in from the storm.

We are snuggled inside tonight, listening to the wind howl and grateful to all of you who help Home At Last.