Fostering also saves lives — and sometimes you unexpectedly fail as a foster family when one finds its way into your heart (and you into their heart) and you slowly help each other to heal.

Sending you big hugs!

Shelters and rescue groups are overwhelmingly full, and many welcome volunteers to give attention and love to the homeless pets. Our local shelters allow/appreciate overnight/weekend visits as it gives the cats and dogs respite from chaos, hence they’re more adoptable.

A neighbor asked last week if we’d be interested in adopting a 10yo retired service dog whose owner must move into assisted-living w/o him. Zeus the Moose came home w us last Fri. He shadows me, is bouncy-happy, checks on me (and I on him), loves food & belly rubs. We’re rescuing each other.🐾❤️🐾

I empathize as I’m reeling from the loss of three wonderful dogs in June - July (undetected cancer, age, oral cancer). Black Lab Gracie never left my side. Nights are worst without her curled up snugly against me.

Hang onto those precious memories and hang in there. It hurts so incredibly much! My experience is the devastation lessens over time, and the beautiful memories warm the heart instead of breaking it.

Politicians’ priorities do not reflect many of Texans’ priorities.

Texas has exceeded its infrastructure—electric generation takes much longer to expand than the housing developments.
Water supply is terrifying at the rate folks are moving here.
Backed up traffic on roads is a pain but doesn’t instill fear like the energy and water supplies.

Beautiful girl!

I zeroed in on her eyebrows 🤛

I love paws-crossed. Our Black Lab, Gracie, crossed her paws more often than not.

Our Barker’s Dozen provides neverending entertainment and plenty of photo opportunities 👍
PS
#HookEm

We will be there shortly 😋