I'm back... well sort of

Ok so it's been a while. To be honest I haven't really missed it. I have wondered how it was that I could blog almost everyday and read blogs a few hours a day before. Good grief that sounds awful but it's true. There were days that I would sit and read other blogs for a couple of hours a day. It was generally broken down into 20 minute or so sets in between other things but it totaled that much of my time.

I have been busy as of late doing things outside the house. I have stepped up my volunteer time at Young Williams, going in 3 days a week and helping out. I have also been blessed enough to get to help with the care of the dogs taken in from the south Knoxville hoarding case.

 You can check out that info here, here and here.

I have gotten to help with the feedings of these amazing animals. I am going in with Megan on Sunday to help bath and groom them all.

 I am amazed by these dogs and their incredible spirits. To think of the conditions that they lived in many of them since birth. The fact that they wag their tails and want to be held and cuddled and freely give tons and tons of kisses. It both warms and breaks my heart. These guys are so special. They seem to me to be doing amazingly well all things considered.

I know that there are those that call the people at the center killers because 28 of the 74 dogs were euthanaized. (I can't spell that and spell check can't figure it out either sorry about that) I didn't see the dogs that were put down, but I know the people at the center first hand. Both the Dr.'s that had to make the call and the others who helped take care of them. I can promise you that the decisions were made on a dog by dog basis and were made with both a heavy heart, and one that was filled with love, and sympathy for those poor animals. Some of those poor dogs were in such horrible shape it was truly the most compassionate choice. 

Those that remain have the best chance of pulling through and having a happy healthy life.

 A lot of these dogs are the product of father, daughter, mother, son and sibling breeding. Which can cause all kinds of health problems. That coupled with the conditions they were living in really put all of them behind the eight ball.

I am so proud to say that I am connected with Young Williams Animal Center and to call the people there friends.

You can see some of the centers pictures of the center staff with the dogs when they were taken into the center here.

Once the case has gone to court I will try and get permission to take pictures of the dogs as they are now so that everyone can see their progress.

I was so proud of the people of Knoxville and the support that poured into the center in the days following the intake.

However because of the strain put on the center because of the shear numbers of dogs that were taken in from this one home the center is PACKED. While these dogs are not currently available for adoption there are plenty of animals that are and the space is desperately needed. So if you are looking for a new furry family member please go by and see if that new member is waiting for you there.

 Some of the animals adoption fees have already been paid for by sponsors. Woot Woot 

 Also if you can't add to your family consider sponsoring the adoption fee of an animal that is there. You can do it over the phone at (865) 215-6599 or through their website www.knoxpets.org.

Also be sure and check out the pictures of the adoptable animals on there site. I have been helping with those pictures for the past couple of months and am so proud of how they have turned out. 

Cody the photographer does a wicked awesome job as do the rest of the volunteers that help wrangle the animals for their close ups :o)

I am currently in LOVE with these guys that are available at the center.

Lucy

Abby

Rosie

So that coupled with Megan's soccer stuff and keeping the house work caught up (for the most part) and mowing the yard twice a week (I'm crazy I know) that has taken up most of my time as of late.

Megs will be out of school for summer next Friday !!!!!!! Wooo Hoooo !!!!! so things here will slow down some. Maybe.......

I am so proud of that kid and the wonderful young lady that see is becoming.

 She amazes me and infuriates me on a daily bases.

 I wouldn't have it any other way.

 She is her own person and sticks with her ideas and decisions with a ferocity that is astounding. 

I wonder what I did that allowed me to be the mom of such a fantastic human being. 

 With her kind heart, brilliant mind, and strong convictions she will set the world on fire one day.