By Wendy Hunter
One's home is like a delicious piece of pie you order in a restaurant on a country road one cozy evening — the best piece of pie you have ever eaten in your life — and can never find again. —Lemony Snicket
Hello there guys and gals, I hope you’re staying
safe during this vexing time of vaccinations, gender reveal mishaps, and Tik
Tok videos on how to cook almost anything in your waffle maker. Whatever
you’re craving, there’s some over-enthusiastic home chef who’s thrown it into a
bowl of batter and squished the bejeezus out of it. Gooey quesadillas? You
bet! Fried pickles? Bleah. Leftover stuffing?
(Hmmm) Flaming Hot Mac n’ Cheetos? Um, NO. This pandemic has
left us all in a bored, hazy fog, if waffled Ramen noodles is something to get
excited about. And speaking of which, I just found out I have a lousy cataract
in my left eyeball, which would explain why all the traffic lights at night
look like colorful starbursts. Pardon the pun, but that visit to the optometrist
was a real eye-opener. My new glasses are making things better, but I will
eventually have to go under the knife, or the laser beam, or whatever gadget
they use these days. I’m also dealing with some weird tendon pain in my
arms and hands, which makes doing almost anything a nightmare. It’s certainly
made getting ready for work a real adventure, since I can barely clench a can
of hairspray, hook up my brassiere, or brush my buckys. If only we were
still telecommuting, I wouldn’t have to worry about horrifying my co-workers
with a mop of messy bedhead.
Cookie after and before-see story below
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| Bonnie-see story below |
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| Mike-see story below |
And don’t forget, ARF will also be bringing adult dogs as well. Maybe Bonnie, a little chiweenie with a big personality. Her owner passed away, and when she arrived at ARF, she was extremely shy and scared. At about six years old, Bonnie is a true people pleaser. She would love to snuggle on the couch with you, but will require some walking, to keep her girlish figure. If you’re not cool with the whole couch thing, we understand; some people don’t want to spend their lives vacuuming the La-Z-Boy.
If you’re into older men, we have Mike, another
unfortunate soul who lost his owner. At twelve years old, this senior
found himself waiting in a kill shelter, with a lousy future. Luckily, ARF
was able to rescue him, and he was given a much needed dental, including
several extractions. Even though he hasn’t many teeth left, Mike’s
feeling much better now. If you have the time and love for an older dog,
he would be a great fit for you. Especially if you have a bag of soft
treats in your pantry.
Bosco
Do you need a bit of spunk in your life? Check
out Bosco, a tiny fireball of energy who weighs only five pounds. He may be
itty-bitty, but his heart is huge. The perfect size dog for an apartment
dweller, he may just get lost in your sock drawer.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have a couple
of bigger dogs at ARF who are just lovely. Purdy is a Shepherd mix with
a toffee and chocolate colored coat, and a goofy demeanor. She’s very
active and loves playing with her toys. Sadly, some may meet an untimely end in
Purdy’s water bowl. Heavy sigh, that rabbit had no chance. Purdy is very
outgoing, and she can easily knock down small children. She is currently
learning leash manners, and will make a wonderful companion for someone who’s
as energetic as she is. Purdy would be best in a female-only home without other dogs or
cats; no men please! I
guess she just wants to be the Top Dog! 
Purdy
And then we have Snow, a gorgeous Boxer mix who’s friendly, loves riding in the car, and gets along with kids and cats. As she’s a puppy, Snow still jumps on people and is teething, so she’ll need lots of toys and attention to keep her focused and out of trouble. We’ve been told she knows the commands, sit, stay, and leave it. At five months old, Snow loves to play with everybody. This is one fun gal, and will be a joy to have around for years.
And now, a follow-up on Cookie, the sweet puppy
with Vascular Ring Anomalies who I wrote about last month. We had a huge
yard sale and raked in enough money for Cookie’s open heart
surgery. Cookie has made a full recovery and is doing fantastic. She
still has to eat sitting up, but is making amazing progress. Again, we
appreciate everyone who donated to this cause. Cookie sends her love and
kisses. Thanks so much and we’ll see you at the Home and Garden
Show! 
Andradite
Gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes. —Author unknown
Animal Rescue of Fresno
4545 E Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
Website: arf-fresno.com
Check out more animal rescue stories in our Pet Perspective section on Kings River Life, and the Pets section here on KRL News & Reviews. Check back every month for another animal rescue adventure from ARF. Advertise in KRL and 10% of your advertising fees can go to a local animal rescue. Learn more about ARF on their website.
Wendy Hunter has been volunteering with ARF for four years. She grew up in Fresno and recently became an Office Assistant with Fresno County. She has been writing all of her life, though never professionally, and currently writes personalized poetry for birthdays, weddings, pet remembrances, etc.
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