Hello all! Remember me? Yes, it's been a while since I have written. Since our last talk I have remodeled my friends list, rennovated my marriage, and found my passion (or two).
Last year was a rough one in the personal department but I have since overhauled and made the proper changes and better than ever! Moving along to my passions....
Tribal fusion belly dance....superior muscle control, snakey fluidity along with pops and locks. I love the music, I love the look and feel. I just love it. Take a look....this is Rachel Brice. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
Along with dancing, I have been volunteering at the Great Dane Rescue of South Carolina. I started last Friday at 10am in the pouring rain. I didn't really get to spend time with the dogs because, well, rain is not conducive to a good play environment. So, it was all business that day. However, I returned the next day with my husband. Three others showed up to help with doggie doodie (pun intended) which freed me up for play therapy! Woo hoo! At the end I walked away just as dirty as I had the day before, but with a smile on my face as wide as the dog's!
Last year was a rough one in the personal department but I have since overhauled and made the proper changes and better than ever! Moving along to my passions....
Tribal fusion belly dance....superior muscle control, snakey fluidity along with pops and locks. I love the music, I love the look and feel. I just love it. Take a look....this is Rachel Brice. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
Along with dancing, I have been volunteering at the Great Dane Rescue of South Carolina. I started last Friday at 10am in the pouring rain. I didn't really get to spend time with the dogs because, well, rain is not conducive to a good play environment. So, it was all business that day. However, I returned the next day with my husband. Three others showed up to help with doggie doodie (pun intended) which freed me up for play therapy! Woo hoo! At the end I walked away just as dirty as I had the day before, but with a smile on my face as wide as the dog's!
Much to my dismay, I had to take a few days off at the rescue so I could make some money. I work Sunday-Tuesday nights at the hospital with the human babies. This week’s work was frustrating. The unappreciative parents and hostile attitudes are getting old. I’m also tired of the hostility between the staff. It’s so sickening to ask someone to do their job and have eyes rolled and teeth sucked. At least the dogs are appreciative of the kindness they are receiving at the rescue. Dogs do smile. I’ve seen that wide open ear to ear grin everytime I rub an ear, scratch a back (right over the tail please!), and throw a ball.
I returned to the rescue Wednesday morning after work. After my experience on Saturday and hearing how happy the dogs seemed afterwards, not to mention how well they slept, how could I stay away?
I returned to the rescue Wednesday morning after work. After my experience on Saturday and hearing how happy the dogs seemed afterwards, not to mention how well they slept, how could I stay away?
I brought with me some donated sheets that are much needed to make beds and mudrunners between the indoor kennel and outdoor run each dog has. We performed our cleaning tasks...scrubbing water bowls, sweeping, remaking beds, examining toys and replacing as needed, and pooper scooper-ing. There was another volunteer there also so I got to play a bit with the babies.
On Thursday I brought a friend who is also a masseuse. She also massages animals and put her hands to good use while the owner and I cleaned. At the end of our visit, while we were getting the tortoises out to their play area, I asked the owner of the rescue to please pick a dog she thought would be appropriate for Jaime and I to foster.
Honestly, did you think I could go to an animal rescue and not end up with one of those sweet creatures in some way, shape, or form???? I think I just heard all of you collectively say, "NO!" She chose Mukai. Mukai is a very big, yet very sweet, gentle, and submissive 18 month old surrendered by his vet tech owner. He also brought hookworms, heartworm, and a cowering disposition.
Jaime and I picked Mukai up for a car ride and a walk last night. Jaime met him once before on his Saturday session at the rescue and I have played ball with him and his yard mate, Sirius Lee, each time I've gone to clean kennels. I have to say, the first day we met he wasn’t super interested in me. Perhaps the rain that day distracted him. Now, he seems to trust me and loves leaning and getting his backside scratched! He takes a break from that long enough to chase a ball or graze on some grass. Last night he took right to us and our car ride and walk went wonderfully. I can't imagine anyone ever harming him or any other animal. It's really disgusting to me.
Jaime and I picked Mukai up for a car ride and a walk last night. Jaime met him once before on his Saturday session at the rescue and I have played ball with him and his yard mate, Sirius Lee, each time I've gone to clean kennels. I have to say, the first day we met he wasn’t super interested in me. Perhaps the rain that day distracted him. Now, he seems to trust me and loves leaning and getting his backside scratched! He takes a break from that long enough to chase a ball or graze on some grass. Last night he took right to us and our car ride and walk went wonderfully. I can't imagine anyone ever harming him or any other animal. It's really disgusting to me.
Today we are taking our boys out for a meet and greet. They are resting up right now and have even bathed for the occasion. I'll keep you posted and I'm sure I will have new pics and stories soon!
P.S. Angus, an 11 month old Harlequin owner surrender, had to have emergency surgery for an obstruction. His Demodex (skin mites that can be controlled but act up under stress) is flaring horribly and he has several open sores on his neck and hip. They can be treated but he has to recover from his surgery first.
His vet bills were $3000! A fund has been set up and we are still in need of donations to help pay his surgery off! Please click on the Angus Fund and help us help Angus!
Mukai!, here we come!!!!
