Mr. Baker has a really severe UTI.The vet said that something inside of Baker is driving him to continually flush out his kidneys. Even though the urine draw was so dilute there was a lot of blood in the urine. Stones were ruled out. He was given a Covenia shot and I take him back in two weeks for another urine test. In the meantime, I will keep all three giant dog bowls of water full for him so he can continue to help himself out of this latest challenge.

This morning, a volunteer went on my behalf to Walmart to pick up our standard cat food donation. She was told that this would be the last day for those donations. After several years of them helping us out with cat food both dry and wet, they will stop.

We have been told we have to register with this organization that oversees all non-profits. Once out registration is complete (I just finished faxing them all the legal paperwork they required) They will make a determination if we will be able to get any outside help to feed our sanctuary cats. I was reading there terms and agreements, and if they do qualify us for help, I am to keep accurate records of all donations coming in through their partners and where and when the pet food is being used.

The rainstorms are still coming through town. We had high winds last night and slamming rains. The cats were screaming outside because of how wild it all was. Thunder, lightning, under different circumstances I would have been out on the patio enjoying the show. It was crazy stormy and I was Molly’s comfort. She was quite upset having her sleep interupted! She is such a diva. I am glad that Kota is not scared of storms. He snoozed his way through it all.

It feels good to be home again and close to the ferals. But it’s a definite uneasy peace to be sure. I am unloaded, but not unpacked. The fires are still going- and so many of them are still burning. I pray that these rainstorms are doing some good at helping the firefighters, but I know the real concern is the wind and flash flooding. I am certainly grateful for the brand new roof on the house. I think the old roof would have collapsed last night in the wind and the rain.

I know so many of you are dealing with so much chaos in your world. Please stay safe. Love those who love you back and help those who cannot at this time find their footing..Above everything else, be kind. Kindness seems to be in short order these days.