A Voice for All Animals

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Our organization is just a drop of water in the big ocean of life. There is so much to be done ... so much to be changed ... The public must be educated to be responsible, compassionate and respectful of all creatures. As the poet Robert Frost has said, “I have miles to go before I sleep, miles.”

09/02/2026

So I had 54 views. Who are these people?

The weather has been very strange. Hot and humid. I work from 6 A M to 11:30 every Tuesday and Wednesday. That includes the shelter and entire farm. It's exhausting. Especiall now since the 4x4 had to go in for repair. The tires were old and one went flat. So walking down to the field --especially today in a thunder storm --is not one of my favorite activities.

It's been a difficult few moths financially. Thank goodness for my cousin Dana. She paid for Jewels huge vet bill or I would be literally buried under that as well.
The truck that I loaned out was returned in a financial mess. The person who used it could have done all of these expensive repairs at half the price. But just drove it into the ground

I never believed in charge cards . But lately I don't know how I would exist. I knew the truck needed tires. So $1200 later. The mechanical work so far from tune up--oil change--front ball joint--and a destroyed 4 wheel drive system will close to $2000. Yep That's what I get for loaning out my truck and thinking it would be cared for. Long story why.I did this.

Then there is the refrigerator that decided to die. Another charge.

I just received my pension check 2 days ago and already spent $800 on animal supplies. I guess that's better then vet bills. But then there is Dennis who cost $450 total his last two visits.

Dogs must be groomed the horse's feet done at the end of the month.third round of flea control. really??

It's not easy. SO my friend Barb said you have to have a way for people to donate. People believe in what you do. The woman who accidentally killed kittens in her washing machine. I wrote about it in an earlier post. I"m paying for her spay in 2 weeks. The cat is pregnant.!!! She didn't have the sense to keep them separate. That's my $100. But what could I do.? More kittens?

Now our shelter is closed because of a parvo.. I usually bring stuff every month for the dogs. Now I don't know who if any are alive. So I must-- bring some supplies to help disinfect. We have to help one another.

So to get back to Barb. My address is there. If any one wants to make a donation and indicate what it should go for please do. It would be appreciated.

All are doing well. We are going to wash blankets for the catteries and purchase new floor mats. I received a rabbit hutch donation which was lovely. My Easter drop offs have me overwhelmed with work and expense. The angoras just cost over $250. for grooming.

I was able to have a store ( can't mention) donate an igloo for my friend Barb and her strays. That was good. Busy.

Break is over . Time for rounds. Donations are appreciated. Boy I had lots to say.

Just some news

08/15/2026

I left a grudge message on my site and responded to it. Everyone has something to say yet they do nothing to make an animals life better. My work has been documented. My surroundings are checked because of my contact with the shelter. People come here to visit and see the rescue. I have to be on top of all things at all times. I am proud of what I have here and only wish it was larger. I wish I had volunteers instead of having to pay people like other rescues. But at least I know that the work is being done. Anyone can come here. It's a little bit of heaven right now. A bit of hell in the winter to work in. But still lovely to see the animals. There is no room for negative people . If you can do better--then do it.
That's all I have to say.

08/13/2026

So--the days are passing and I'm working the rescue and everything else. I love it but my body won't hold out in the dead of winter. So we'll see

My helper wants her job back and I told her she could for now work 2 days because I need the money. My truck is in such disrepair I am sick . Never will I loan anything out of mine again. Long story. It's true--good guys do finish last. In my case any way. Between tires and the mechanics it is going to run over $2000. The tires for my big truck at Firestone are $1200. They are heavy duty and strong. Anyway I told her the new time is 9 A M not 9 :30 If I do the barn then I make the $10 off of what you make.Sounds fair to me. So she'll think about it Until then I'm getting paid for my work everyday so I can repair my truck AND probably invest in a new frig. Yep--it's going.

Meanwhile I wasn't paying a bill because I was taking a very pregnant cat a woman no longer wanted to East Smithfield for a spay. WELL--if you are reading this sit down The woman called me and said that the cat had the kittens but they were dead. I said "still born." She said no. " they died in the washing machine" SILENCE I said " what do you mean?" " She had them in the washing machine--I didn't know and turned it on . When the cycle was finished I found them " NOW--after I composed myself all I could ask is if the mother was okay --any bleeding--crying for the babies. On top of everything else going on in my life I had to hear this. She is giving away two others and I am taking this cat. WHY ??? her son is tired of them and wants a hedge hog instead. She said it would be easier to care for this animal than the cats. This cat is very shy and quiet ANYONE interested? She will NOT do well with my group.She has money to buy a hedge hog yet I'm paying $100 for her cat to be spayed. So I said--" can you contribute anything towards this--even gas money? " She'll try. And so--these are the irresponsible bastards you deal with .But you do it for the animals. I told her to vet the people she is giving these cats to. That there are bad people out there. I can't do much more. Right now I have enough stress.

Donations don't exist and help is hard to find. Such is life and we keep on going and do the best that we can.

Well my short break is over and it's time for rounds. Another day in paradise. Another update.

08/11/2026

Respect for me is important. Especially if I am paying someone wages. Today I lost it with one of my helpers and told her to go home. Not important what transpired. It was a build up .So I worked the shelter--the farm --the catteries and felt good. Long day but I interacted with the horses and felt involved. I don't think I can do everything for a long period of time. But for now until I find the right person I'll do what I have to do..

Now a cell phone is a must. I need to post photos.So I may have to give in.

Just an update.

08/06/2026

It's been an interesting few weeks. We are down a person so there are extra hours and the truck has major issues. I was coming home from getting hay and I lost my brakes. Yep. Almost ran into 4 cars. I felt the loss and quickly turned my wheel and went up onto the curb. It happened so fast. Good thing I don't tail gate. A 15 minute drive home took almost 2 hours of creeping and hazard lights. I was glad that I was driving and no one else. Turns out my entire brake line has to be replaced. I hope Brad is up to the task. The job was started but is at a stand still. We'll see.Never dull.

With all of the Fall decorations out everyone is beginning to think Fall. I'll call the furnace people to check the furnace--I've already scheduled the farrier to trim the horses feet--dogs to begin the season groomed. It's still August but all of this will begin the first week of September.

The flea season was off to a biting start. As usual everyone had to be treated even the rabbits. The vet sold me revolution for kittens. I have to apply this on all of the rabbits You must be very careful what you apply on a rabbit. My one angora had an infestation. Both rabbits are going into the vet for a shave down at the end of the month.I want to start the season with fresh fiber. My clipper is just not getting the cut I want. The sad fact is that this fiber is expensive and I'm throwing it away. I don't know anyone who spins or weaves. What can I do?

That's about it for now. Just an update

07/23/2026

For anyone who might have angora rabbits they know the work involved with grooming. I like to trim them down twice a year. It's recommended. Lately it seems the days go by so fast. Today was another 10 hour straight. I had to travel round trip 125 miles to a Tractor Supply and buy the chopped hay Holly could eat because my regular store forgot to order it. This in addition to everything else.. So finding the time to shave down the rabbits is not what I feel like doing. I called my 2 vets--and no one would do it. Not even the one that charged me $525 for Mia's shave down!! I called one I used in the past who specializes in rabbits and she mentioned sedation. For a rabbit? So it looks like I get no break and do it myself. Well at least I'll save the money. Another long day.

It was a cool almost Fall like day today. I could live with the weather like this. But I felt it was to chilly to let the chicks out of their house. Jake took photos of them running around in their house the other day. We'll post them soon.

I've trapped for several people. Yes--I managed to fit that in. I'll do it as long as they pay for the spay/neuter. But I am tired lately. I have also volunteered to help trap for a group but I have not heard back from them. I guess they have the situation under control.

The beautiful--large kennel that was for Shirley so she could enjoy being outdoors like the other dogs.Well--she wants no part of it. We constructed it exactly where she walked in the yard. I can't even entice her with treats. She wants her walk and inside thank you. I don't know how she lived before. But the idea of being contained seems to upset her. So--there it stands.

We had lots of rain. No flooding thank goodness. Several years back flooding in town was a nightmare. But it was sufficient enough for the grass to grow. So--some how we will fit in 3 hours to do that.

Well the kittens are giving me the "why aren't you playing with us look" They don't realize that I'm relaxing. But I guess it's time.

Just an update.

07/15/2026

As If the heat and humidity isn't enough now we have to contend with the poor air quality from Canada's wild fires. The area looks as if it is engulfed in a fog. Several years ago the mountains were completely concealed by the smoke. It was not only scary but dangerous health wise. Where I live the air is heavy and fog like.

I said that I wouldn't complain about the discomfort I feel with the summer heat . I retract that. I hate the summer weather. .My favorite season is Fall. I love the chill in the air--the cool breeze that requires a sweater. I only hate the season that follows. Enough of my seasonal likes and dislikes. It is what it is.

Jake put up the kennel for Shirley. She seemed to like it. But I have a feeling I'm still going to be doing my usual walking.

Tomorrow I have to focus on grooming my angora rabbits. They are groomed daily but I think with the humidity I'm going to shave them as close as I can. Anyone who owns one of these long haired rabbits knows the work involved.

I am excited to report that all of the fruit trees are doing well. We had to set up a netting around Toby my horse's pen so that the apples do not roll into his area. Right now the apples that fall are small. He could choke if swallowed. But in addition he could colic if he eats too many. I have green and red apples. I think this year I'll make apple sauce.

The chicks are doing well. They run to me when I enter their house, so I know we have a bond. I have not let them outside yet. Maybe this week. Jake will be back on Sunday so hopefully we'll have time to post some photos.

Time for rounds. Just an update.

07/13/2026

Another day.Just chilling right now and trying to catch up on correspondence.

The chicks are in their new home. We took some photos today of them inside.of their house. I'm letting them adjust before I let them outside. Brad and Jake did a great job in putting the enclosure together.
We have been so busy with the landscaping. I always mow. But there is so much to be done in the areas I cannot reach with the ride mower, The team is doing a good job but it's extra work. Last year I had a man who reasonably took care of all the side jobs. It was his second job . But he finally gave it up because there was little time for his growing family. Money isn't everything. So there are days like today and yesterday that we all work up a sweat not only on the farm but its upkeep

Tomorrow Jake and I will be picking up a large kennel I was able to purchase reasonably because of a donation. Shirley is the only dog without a kennel. So she is walked 4 x's a day. I think she needs more outdoor time like the others. . I'll still walk her because she likes to roam around but this way she'll get the best of two worlds. It may even save me some strength and personal time. We'll see.

The kittens are looking at me as if I forgot about play time. So I guess it's time to close. I'll post those photos tomorrow of the chicks. So cute.

Another update.

07/10/2026

I know people have felt the same way I felt today facing a chore that although necessary, made me scream with inner rebellion. I resisted in every possible way. But in the end--I had to mow the property. It's a 3 hour chore. Once you start there is no stopping.

I have watched my retired male neighbors mow. They sit on their mower with their beer can and just move along . I mow like a mad woman. My mantra is-- let's get this crap over with. I was an hour late in feeding. I walked into the house and there was a rebellion. Buster was walking around with his bowl in his mouth and everyone else sounded as if they never ate in their life. After 3 hours in the heat this was not the greeting I wanted.

My day can be sometimes compared to a pizza. Every slice is what goes on during a single day. I was so embarrassed.today when I saw the farrier. Why ? Because I completely forgot what the date
was. My first reaction --What are you doing here? The days just roll into one another. Horses feet--$550. That brought me back to reality.

Then the mail. Jewels equine vet bill. $2700. Another awakening. Donations would be appreciated. Everyday is just an adventure in survival.

It's time to play with the kittens. Everyone else is sleeping.

Just an update.

07/08/2026

Long day. Chores--doctors appointment -more chores--playing with kittens and watching Brad complete the chicken coop. A great job. Just some finishing touches and it's ready for the chicks. They are starting to crow. It sounds like someone is being strangled but they are trying. It's cute but not at 4 A M. So I can't wait to finally get them into their new home.

The weather has cooled down and I can finally breathe. Tomorrow I have to check out some hay with a new and old provider. It's in between bailing so you have different types of grass. I have to be careful what I feed my horses. Too rich and I can have severe colic. Always stress

It's late but I wanted to post a short update.

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