On Saturday I headed out to Indio, CA. Yes, that Indio, way out in the desert off the I-10, to pick up these little ones and bring them to an adoption event in Orange County. To say that it took a few moments to load, may be an understatement. Each little guy had to be looked at and fussed over thoroughly before loading, and yes, there were a few tears shed by the foster mom Bonnie that kept getting in the way. Well we finally got them all bedded down for there first ride in a van and we made sure each was as comfy as possible. Did they know what was really going on? Probably not, but they enjoyed the attention. They all were very quiet, some kept looking out the back windows at the passing cars and I would have loved to know what was going on in their little minds. They seemed so full of wonder and awe at it all. Must be nice to start out with everything being so wonderful in there world. If we could only keep it that way.

For those of you that may remember Gizmo – from a month ago when I transported him from the shelter, where he had been turned in because of fighting with another dog, click here for details – he has been with Sandy out in Acton and has done very well there. He is now heading to Phoenix and we all hope a better life. He does deserve it. We all wish him well. I also picked up Picasso in San Bernardino, at a home that had taken him in from the streets. He had been badly beaten and left for dead by the side of the road. A nice couple took him in and all is better now. I don’t know if he even remembers it; to see him today you would never know it. Let’s see know what the future holds for them. It has to be better than the past.