In the past few weeks, we have lost a few of our furry friends to old age. The oldest was about 18 years old. We as volunteers get quite attached to the animals we care for and see everyday, so when one of them joins the "big pack in the sky" it is always hard to say good-bye. We almost always cry (being human) and go about our work day a little differently than we would on a normal day. It is always sad when an animal passes away, but we remind ourselves that he/she had a nice long life. We have in the past, gotten special things to help the volunteers' grieve a little easier by purchasing things such as paw castings.
Even though we have lost some friends, all the other animals are doing great. The 11 nine month old wolf pups are growing faster than I can describe. Heck, they might be bigger since I started this blog. The animals that have recently lost a partner are slowly being paired up with someone else. This process takes a little bit longer because we have to make sure that their personalities are compatible, as well as make sure they like each other of course! The most recent widow was paired up with a male that had been alone for many months now. They met each other today and are showing signs of accepting one another. All of us here are hoping that they will love each other til death do them part.
With the winter weather dumping loads of snow on top of us, it is harder to get things done. While projects are still completed, it's just been a little more difficult. We all are looking forward to the spring and summer months.
Even though we have lost some friends, all the other animals are doing great. The 11 nine month old wolf pups are growing faster than I can describe. Heck, they might be bigger since I started this blog. The animals that have recently lost a partner are slowly being paired up with someone else. This process takes a little bit longer because we have to make sure that their personalities are compatible, as well as make sure they like each other of course! The most recent widow was paired up with a male that had been alone for many months now. They met each other today and are showing signs of accepting one another. All of us here are hoping that they will love each other til death do them part.
With the winter weather dumping loads of snow on top of us, it is harder to get things done. While projects are still completed, it's just been a little more difficult. We all are looking forward to the spring and summer months.
1 comment:
I miss the wonderful, hard-working people, I miss the beautiful singing. I will see you all soon if the weather will let me.
Jean
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