…was the phrase of today…
From 1oam til 2pm I walked dogs….oh and washed a tiny kitten 
It made me forget about everything…including hunger or thirst! How amazing and theraputic it is to walk a dog and see the elation of it feeling grass or taking a long pee in a natural environment. I started with the hospital bound doggies which don’t get to see grass or outside world for days maybe even weeks. Most of them keep in their pee and pooh for days as they don’t want to mess indoors, it’s so sad to see them relieve themselves more than once and you can just tell they’ve been holding it in for so long.
The first little missy was a jack russel female who is recovering from a car hit and run and my instructions were not to let her run…but boy oh boy all this bundle of energy wanted to do was run and jump and twirl. It took alot for me to try calm her down otherwise she could hurt herself. The others were so cute and loving and so grateful for the walk. I’m saddest about the township dog that was bitten by a snake and will return after recovery. Also another bad looking guy with a leg cast which just lay in the corner shivering and growling. I couldn’t take him out.
Then I bathed a tiny kitten covered in fleas and flea poop. Poor little thing was trying desperately to claw it’s way out of the sink but I think I saw relief when I finally finished and wrapped in towel…to be clean that is
Once the hospital wards were done I took on another run with dogs which don’t often get visitors because of their location. I was told about the bull terrier and loving the breed I was excited to see her but careful also. But what a darling. Scared out of her mind as dog fights were involved in her past but she’s so trusting we had an awesome walk. I didn’t want to put her back. She got triple the rounds around the offices.
Then I saw a largish pit bull cross female next and was a bit worried but hand introductions saw she’s so gentle and so excited to see a leash. Once in hand though I could feel oh boy she’s extremely strong. I’ve never felt such strength before. So I took it slow in the safety of the cage until I knew I had her and then ventured out. Took a few commands and tugs and then what a pleasure and such a sweet girl. I know nothing about dog pregnancy but something told me her tummy shouldn’t look like that and my suspicions were proven right. And the way she was acting when I called the home manager she said she was about to deliver…poor girl!
What an adventurous day! Animal welfare has so much need. But immediately they need puppy, kitten and cat food. Loads of blankets need to be washed. Walkers for hospital bound animals. Someone who can commit to regular website updates. and of course across the board walkers…
There’s a dog waiting for you to walk, no matter how old or young or strength level….there’s one you can handle!
