A Movie Date With A SAINT

Today I had a movie date with a SAINT.

Actually 2 SAINTS.

Seriously!

I went to the only senior animal sanctuary in Canada, S.A.I.N.T.S. located about 1.5 hours away to snuggle/pet/caress an animal while watching a movie. Hence the name, A Movie Date With A Saint.

I was partnered with Cleo


She heard Carol, the Director of S.A.I.N.T.S., drive off to pick up a pooch at the vet's and didn't settle for 15 minutes. Tis love personified.

Dusty, was my other date. She has been at S.A.I.N.T.S. for a week. She was found wandering in Chilliwack, blind and emaciated.

Who the fuck does this to a dog??



The photos don't do the damage justness. She'd put on a few pounds and had a bath after she found her way to S.A.I.N.T.S. Her elbows were crusted, and hard, and thick, the way they get with laying down consistently on hard surfaces. Poor poor love.

I had a great time. I don't remember what movie I watched though! Both dogs very sweet and loving. Dusty inhaled the popcorn, Cleo waited for Carol to return. Oh, she ate a bit of popcorn, and 100% inhaled the lovin', but her heart was elsewhere though. ( I loved that!! that made my heart smile.

Just after my movie date ended Carol and her associate Nicole returned with a 2 month old female Malamute pup. Apparently someone had bought her from a breeder in the U.S. , along with a male pup from different litters with intent to breed and sell. Yet another puppy mill going to happen in B.C.

The female pup became ill, they took her to the Vet and it's Parvo. Instead of paying the $900 fee to make her healthy they opted to euthanize. The Vet, having a conscience, notified S.A.I.N.T.S. While they are normally a senior sanctuary, they could not turn this wee babe down. They will keep her, love her, and medicate her till she is healthy enough to go to the local Malamute Rescue, who will be able to identify the most appropriate home for her.

Just after Carol, Nicole, and the pup pulled in the driveway an owner surrender came. How very very sad. ( *seriously make me tear up* ) A 9 y/o blind Golden Retriver. The circumstances on the surrender were beyond control. This dog had no where to go.

Fuck man.

Listen, go to your animal shelter/pound whatthefuckeva. Walk a dog. Maybe you might commit to 1 hour a week to walk a dog. The absolute joy on that dogs face will astound you.

Grow some catmint and make some toys for the cats.

If you're at a loss, take a peek Ways To Help A Rescue

If you have children, what a wonderful life lesson for them! Help those who cannot help themselves....right?

I lovedlovedloved my movie date today! It will continue....