Another just shoot me now week

We have no water again because of a short in the well pump. It will be fixed tomorrow morning but we had to drag the 100lb water tank down to the neighbors and fill it to keep the horses and other animals in fresh water. Thank the Lord for the neighbor and my good friend Marcie for letting us take a shower at her house.

I am tired and I am not feeling well this week and just hate this. No clean dishes and well just total frustration. I've had cancellations and just really difficult days. I'm tired and I know I'll feel better tomorrow.

Still, I have my dogs and my horses and beautiful days a head. Hopefully, cleaner days as well!

Rolling right along

Yesterday I worked for a few hours at a locally owned pet store and had a very good time. I had a really busy day as I had a pet sit for a great little dog named Max and caring for Sheba and Will.

Today we went to the feed store and bought lime for the stalls and feed for the horses. Since we got a delivery of fresh sawdust it was time to blow out the stalls and make them smell fresh. I had to be at a friends house to help with a birthday party that Kylie was invited to.

Jennifer came and helped with Will and Holly came to see Sheba and helped me with the stalls so we could finish them in time. Shirley and Michelle helped with bringing in the big herd and letting out the little one while I was gone.

At the birthday party the golf cart melted down and the girls caught a black snake in a garbage can of all things. We promptly turned him loose. Then it was off to putt  putt and air hockey and the girls had a great time. We went back to Marcie's house and had pizza and I trimmed Honey's nails, she is a senior dog with really long nails and she had a bad experience having them trimmed once and she bled. I used my dremel so I wouldn't hurt her.

I came home once to feed the horses and went back for a little while and then came home for the night feeding of the two senior horses. I decided to take a hot bath and watch a movie. Time for quiet and me time. I've been going and going and I just felt like crashing with my dogs and finding myself.

It's been good and it's peaceful. I haven't had time to be thankful and talk to God. It's important that I don't drift away from Him because He is my friend. I know some folks won't understand what I am saying but He is and so there it is.

Tomorrow Will gets a visit from someone who may adopt him and I will groom him and another dog. We will be getting Cruiser back who is a little min pin and I hope the rescue can find him a good home. I never thought I'd be in the position of helping pets find new and good homes but here I am and chugging right along with it. I'm also thankful for many good friends I've made a long the way. When I worked at the bank all those years I met many people and got to know them over a desk but through mutual love of animals I have made life long friends. The friends and family I never had growing up. Yes, God is good. 

Getting checked out

I had to go to a clinic today to have some lumps checked out and I am relieved with very good news. They are not a concern at all according to the doctors. I hate going to a doctor and would rather eat worms but in this case it is what it is and I had to go get checked out.

I had an interesting day with a new dog I am pet sitting for and it was a challenge as well as a learning experience. Will is still doing very well on his walks and play time in the yard. The more he is exposed to the calmer he is becoming.

Tomorrow I hope to spend more time here at the farm cleaning the kenneling rooms. The week is going fast and furious with mostly good news so far. Griff brought over a used mower that doesn't have a deck on it to use to pull the small manure wagon. The wagon needed a new bolt and he put that on for us and we are good to go.

Kylie was very excited because Uncle Gregg let her drive his car down the driveway. She was so excited and proud, it seems like just yesterday she was riding a tricycle.

This morning was cold enough in the house to warrant trying to start a fire. I didn't have much success and then it seemed to warm up. With the drastic change in temps from 90 to 50 it just seems really cold. It is time to fix the dryer belt because it will take forever for clothes to dry on the line. I guess Uncle Gregg and I will attempt the repair this weekend.

Finally, the heat subsides!

I started a little part time job at a locally owned pet store for some extra money. I loved it the very first day and felt like I belonged there. I get to meet lots of pet owners and their pets and talk about my favorite thing, pets!

We had a couple or super hot days again and I got through it but am really tired of working in the heat. Today was much cooler and it is just easier to get things done. My brother and I went fishing for a little while last night. We call it fishing but what it really is amounts to sitting by the still waters while the breeze blows through the trees and talking about funny stuff. I cast out and just chill.

The horses are also relieved that they can graze in peace and the flies and mosquitoes aren't so much an issue. On one of the super hot days I kept the horses in and they wen't out at dusk and stayed out all night. It was good for them and they ate breakfast and snoozed when the day was at it's hottest.

Learning curves

Jennifer is a great trainer and she has been working with Will the rescue we are boarding. Will was chained to a tree for months when he was found and was very sick and neglected. Will is relatively young but is a very strong dog who hasn't learned social skills yet. Dogs that are chained to a tree don't get much opportunity to meet other dogs or people much less learn manners and basic skills to fit into a home.

Both Will and myself are learning together thanks to Jennifer. Will is learning self control and how to behave and what is generally expected of him in his new environment and I am learning new skills when I help Jennifer with his training. One thing that is on Will's side is his willingness to learn and how sweet he is now that all of his medical issues have been addressed. Good job Will and Jennifer!

Chewy gets a new home

Chewy our little drop off here at the farm got a new family! They have other terriers, a acre and a half, and lots of love! I'm happy for Chewy and I hope to get updates once he settles in to his new home. Thanks to Dogs Unlimited Rescue for all the help in finding Chewy a new home!

Blessings abound!

Today was very busy and we had plenty of dogs and the regular chores. Will did great on his walk and yard time and his focus is a 100% better. Shania is a little angel and it looks like she will be in a nice cozy foster home tomorrow and will be instantly spoiled.

We have a sweet little dog in for the weekend named Mocha, she's very pretty and very smart. Sheba is happy all of the time and she will be getting her shots tomorrow along with Shania.

I worked for a few hours at a local family owned pet store and it was fun. It's a blast to be able to work and have animal people all around. I so hope that the farm continues to grow and prosper and bring kindred hearts together.