On
Facebook, High Country Humane highlighted a dog named Kenya who was not doing
well at the kennel. I reached out to possibly foster Kenya.
My
friend Libby and I drove to High Country to visit Kenya. She was attentive and
liked me giving her treats.
Since I had Laura Dillon coming for the weekend, I didn't want
to take Kenya home with me just yet.
Saturday morning, I drove to Libby's RV site at Kaibab Lake.
As we began to walk around the lake, I noticed that pickleball friends ---
Robbie and Steve Miller --- were walking ahead of us. So, Libby and I joined
them.
I hadn't
seen Steve this summer. His ankle was keeping him from playing pickleball. We
had a nice walk around the lake.
Before heading home, Robbie and Steve wanted to see Libby's
trailer and RV Site.
My
girlfriend Laura arrived at my home around noon. She was tired and took a nap.
That evening, Tom and I joined Laura for dinner at the Best Western Plus
restaurant, Western View Steakhouse. Laura treated us to a very nice dinner
there. We also took a photo of a beautifully decorated "Fourth of
July" tree.
Monday, I called High Country Humane. Kenya was no longer on
the property. She was taken by some fosters who were interested in adopting
her. I saw this a sign that fostering Kenya was not meant to be.
Laura and I drove to Flagstaff to look around and to take some festive photos together.
Laura was leaving in the morning --- heading back to
Scottsdale.
On
Facebook, there was a post of a young
male Dalmatian (19 months old) who was available through Lucky Dog Rescue.
Lucky Dog Rescue was
the organization that provided me with Dalmatian Libby in 2016. I inquired
about the Dalmatian with the name Pluto. Dee Alschuler, from Lucky Dog Rescue,
responded to me.
Dee,
from Lucky Dog Rescue, asked to see some pictures of my backyard. I sent her
some photos.
She asked how high my fence was and whether there was wire wrap.
My fence is almost five feet in height and it is wrapped with wire. Dee was
okay with the set-up and told me that she was fine with me adopting Pluto. Yes!
Tom and
I went to the gym for an hour or so on Friday, the 4th of July.
This holiday is
always a fun time in Williams. There is a 4th of July parade at 6:00 p.m. Tom
and I went to the parade. We brought some folding chairs for comfort.
At 9:00
p.m., the Williams Fire Department supervises and conducts an excellent fireworks
show.
There
was some exciting news on the Shelton family front. My niece, Katelyn, gave
birth to her second daughter, Emi Rose. Little Emi was born on the 4th of July.
Welcome Emi to great parents, Katelyn and Dan Wallace! And, big sister Lily!
Saturday
morning, I left Williams at 7:00 a.m. It was time to drive to the Phoenix area
and pick up Dalmatian Pluto. He was living with a foster family in Buckeye,
Billie and Sam Thurmond.
I got to
the Thurmond home around 10:00 a.m.
Pluto and I were back on the road within a
half hour. When I
got home, I introduced Pluto to Tom. I then took Pluto on a walk to nearby
Cataract Lake.
I am not
thrilled with my Dalmatian's name of Pluto. Pluto is a Disney cartoon character and
the God of the Underworld/Dead. I looked up some "baby naming"
websites and liked the name Preston. So, I have began calling my Dalmatian "Preston."
I think the name Preston better reflects him.
Preston is adjusting to our home. Like his predecessor, Jamie, Preston likes sleeping on
the sofa. Fortunately, I still had covers for the couch cushions.
Preston
also has been enjoying our large backyard.
After
church on Sunday, I played pickleball from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It was a nice
group --- eight of us.
Later in the afternoon, Tom's son, Jon, stopped by to
visit. While he is spending the summer in Casa Grande, he was up at his
Williams home getting some items. This was his first visit of the summer!
My
sister Wendy shared a few more photos of precious little Emi Rose.
Late
Monday afternoon, Kathy and Mike Hartigan came to our home for some adult
beverages. Kathy and Mike live in Casa Grande. They are the couple that looks
after our Palm Creek trailer during the summer. Kathy and Mike are in Williams
for a week or so --- getting out of the heat!
Preston
has a very nice personality. He likes to fetch toys that are thrown in the
house. He also likes to play tug-a-war!
Tuesday
night, we had a magnificent sunset.
On
Thursday, I took Preston to Kaibab Lake.
It was rather hot, so we did not walk
very far. I did stop by to say hello to Kathy and Mike Hartigan.
Their trailer
had a nice site at Kaibab Campground.
On
Friday, I took Preston to the east end of Cataract Lake. There is a dam with a
nice breeze coming from the water.
Wendy and Kai drove back to Southern California to see their newest granddaughter. They
also came back to see San Marino Veterinarian, Dr. Watanabe.
Their fourteen year old standard poodle, Stanley, was very ill. Unfortunately,
Dr. Watanabe said that Stanley was in a lot of pain and it was his recommendation that
he be put to sleep. The family members
--- including Stanley's two dog "siblings" were there for the farewell.
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