that 'twitchy' feeling
Ever just get that 'twitchy' feeling? You know, the one that is right between your shoulder blades...like someone is about to throw a knife at that spot? I got that one a few times yesterday.
Couple of guys walk in. Now, this is nothing abnormal, of course, we ARE a humane society and all...still. Despite the sign saying we are closed, another sign stating the kennel is closed for cleaning, they try to walk back there. Once I've gotten them to accept the idea that they cannot go back there, they start in with the questions.
Do you have pits? Well, probably, but quite frankly, most places around here don't allow you to have them. I should have gotten them that piece of paper that states where you can, and cannot have them. Since this does deal with full blood and crosses.
Of course, after I told them I have no idea of what we've got back there...is 'other shelter' open? Do THEY have pits (no, they are closed, and more than likely, since they are, as we are, in an area that doesn't allow them...and they have animal control picking them up) No, you cannot just walk in there and adopt a pit.
Some other things...the cat I KNEW was sick...was. The Vet put him down. Cloe is now ready, as is Greta. I'll find out about Lemonaide when I get in. Candi IS pregnant...too far along for the abort/spay. Vet blames herself on that, said she should have taken care of her a couple of weeks ago. Well...she IS rather small, either only one kitten in there...maybe two. Not a problem.
I'm just hoping that I'll be able to get more cages in. Now that we finally have an animal control officer again, means we'll be getting all those cats/dogs/rats/skunks/exotice aliens that people have been calling about. Honestly, I think we need to change our recording. Give people the number FOR animal control, so they stop ordering us to pick up those stray animals.
Other than that...kittens are growing...slowly. Almost too slowly in some cases. Lena, at least is still nursing. Hers should be just about at the two month time. I know one is two pounds, the rest, not too far behind. So...about 12 kittens should be ready in about a weeks time. Poor Vet will be working her fingers to the nub.
All that, and our director is retiring, with no replacement in sight.
Couple of guys walk in. Now, this is nothing abnormal, of course, we ARE a humane society and all...still. Despite the sign saying we are closed, another sign stating the kennel is closed for cleaning, they try to walk back there. Once I've gotten them to accept the idea that they cannot go back there, they start in with the questions.
Do you have pits? Well, probably, but quite frankly, most places around here don't allow you to have them. I should have gotten them that piece of paper that states where you can, and cannot have them. Since this does deal with full blood and crosses.
Of course, after I told them I have no idea of what we've got back there...is 'other shelter' open? Do THEY have pits (no, they are closed, and more than likely, since they are, as we are, in an area that doesn't allow them...and they have animal control picking them up) No, you cannot just walk in there and adopt a pit.
Some other things...the cat I KNEW was sick...was. The Vet put him down. Cloe is now ready, as is Greta. I'll find out about Lemonaide when I get in. Candi IS pregnant...too far along for the abort/spay. Vet blames herself on that, said she should have taken care of her a couple of weeks ago. Well...she IS rather small, either only one kitten in there...maybe two. Not a problem.
I'm just hoping that I'll be able to get more cages in. Now that we finally have an animal control officer again, means we'll be getting all those cats/dogs/rats/skunks/exotice aliens that people have been calling about. Honestly, I think we need to change our recording. Give people the number FOR animal control, so they stop ordering us to pick up those stray animals.
Other than that...kittens are growing...slowly. Almost too slowly in some cases. Lena, at least is still nursing. Hers should be just about at the two month time. I know one is two pounds, the rest, not too far behind. So...about 12 kittens should be ready in about a weeks time. Poor Vet will be working her fingers to the nub.
All that, and our director is retiring, with no replacement in sight.