Cody was following me around when I was out with the Lensbaby yesterday so I thought it might be fun to do a painterly portrait of the handsome devil. I think it turned out pretty well.
Here’s another nugget of wisdom from Julia Cameron:
The courage to create is the courage to make something out of what we are feeling.
I know from experience how hard it is to catch a cat. Especially if they think you are going to put them in a traveling crate. So, it is not surprising that many kitties have become separated from their families. I have heard so many wonderful stories of people taking care of stray cats and vets taking care of burned cats. There is a pet reunification center at the Jackson County Expo which is also serving as a shelter for evacuees. There is a wealth of information on the Friends of the Animal Shelter website (fotas.org) on what to do if you find a lost pet and ways to search for a pet who may now be in foster care.
There are also a lot of good-hearted people placing large bowls of water and food out for pets who may still be avoiding rescue. I was deeply touched to see these bowls placed right next to a burned structure.
On the home front I am finally back in my house. The freezer and refrigerator are now clean, though it was a two-day process. Much gratitude to the City of Talent for providing dumpsters to dispose of the spoiled food. I have power, water, gas, internet and cable so as long as I stay inside the house things seem pretty normal. Tomorrow I will take a walk around the neighborhood and assess the damage.
What can I say. This guy has completely taken over my life. I knew raising a puppy would take some effort but I didn’t know it was going to be a full time job. I think next week we will practice Mom leaving home for a few hours and riding in the car. I have to give him credit though. He is a really good little fetcher.