Well, here we are, we’ve arrived at the end of the line. The dismantling of kennel fences and shelters began days ago, and by this coming weekend we’ll be gone without a trace. Before I tell a little about our crazy Chinese New Year adventure, let me quickly announce our closing-down workparty, and the subsequent workpartyPARTY, this Saturday, March 6th. That’s this Saturday, March 6th! I hope you can all make it—it’s going to an exciting final romp on the hill.
I couldn’t believe that one of the coldest fronts Taiwan has had in the ten years I’ve been here hit the very day my sister Jen and her friend Heather arrived from Washington! And wet and gray as well. Frankly I was a little bit pissed off. They were good sports about it, and though the idea of hitting a spa or at least staying warm and dry at home was hard to resist, we did, and right after dropping off their luggage at my place we were driving back out into the cold rain, for the first visit to the shelter.
Jen and Heather deserve medals of honor for taking time out of their busy lives, Heather as a practicing veterinarian and Jennifer as a veterinary pathologist starting her own path lab, to come here to help finish this shelter off. That had always been our goal, to place all of the dogs in good homes and close down the shelter, and it has been a 2 ½-year saga of ups and downs. What a shot in the arm you were, thank you both!
I don’t want to bog me blog with too much running of the mouth, so I’ll end this first of a few “CNY adventure” entries here, with a few pics from the first days of the visit. Don’t forget this Saturday! Call me for more information—0916 612 697
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March 3rd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Hehehe. Wonder how Max Factor feels about their new sales rep?
Seriously though, you guys (Jen, Heather)did an amazing thing coming here and doing so much, and no one can really thank you enough. Xie Xie
March 4th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
You are all amazing! Thanks for all you’ve done for each other and for the dogs. Love, Mom/Kathy
March 5th, 2010 at 12:15 am
WOW ~ seems like you guys still had fun in that rain…lol
I can’t believe you have the Party while I am in Bangkok.. too bad I can’t attend..
so how about the rest of the doggies? bring back to your house first ?
March 6th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Just wanted to let you all know that sweet “Marika” went home last night with her new Mom. She has been a long-time client at my clinic and recently had to say goodbye to her 13 year-old big shepherd mix. She is so excited and was brought to tears meeting with “Marika” who just sat quietly staring into her eyes and giving little nose kisses. I had already started to get attached during my short fostering, so will miss her; but will be able to see her regularly. She is a great dog! I’m glad I could play some small part in this huge effort for all these wonderful dogs!
Jeanie
March 9th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Jeanie, that is so great to hear! Thanks for posting that here, and thank you for helping Marika, it sounds like she is in the best of hands. We were worried because not everyone cares for her scar. Personally I think it’d be great for henna designs, if she would just hold still!