Sunday, July 29, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
i don't like cats much, but i love this trip!
I think I'm going to pretend to be allergic to cats. I don't think i can be
around cats for a very long time. But the rest of the week was amazing! I
got to spend time with dogs, bunnies, puppies, parrots and many other
animals. I think this was one of the best experiences that i have had.
The first day was just great because being there for five minutes and
listening to Kris talk about all the animals made me want to work there.
I think I got emotional every time I left because I wanted to stay with
the animals. I will admit that there were a couple of things that I
didn't enjoy doing but being around family just made all the things I
didn't like doing the most awesomest things in the world. but I don't
think there is such a word as awesomest but oh well! Cant wait to go
back and tell everyone of my adventures! Colorado here we come! Again.
-Andreina
-Andreina
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Oh the excitement...
Tomorrow is the day. The day I finally get to see all of those cute furry cats. I can't wait to arrive at kittyville and just roll around the floor with all those adorable cats! After that I'll pet them and feed them and play with them. I think I might find my forever home at kittyville. I probably won't sleep tonight.
-Jesus Ortiz
-Jesus Ortiz
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Olive's Smile
Elliot... our sleep over best friend! Although he likes to eat banana peel |
Ray and Nugget on a walk |
-Esmeralda Rodriguez
weeding at Dogtown |
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Jingle Bell Rock
Did you know?
-The parrot-smuggling industry is more profitable than the cocaine-smuggling industry in the United States.
-Rabbits poop 360 times a day.
-Christmas music on a playlist is still magical in the middle of July (thanks Jorge).
Today I learned...
That this group of people is special. Really special. Actually, I already knew that. But I would guess that a Best Friends guide has never had to ask a group to turn down their energy and excitement a little bit after telling them that they'll be cleaning up rabbit poop for the next two hours. Just sayin'.
-Jeff
Ochoa's Animal Hour
Mork and Mindy. Mork has been living with leukemia for the last 2 years. Best Friends is essentially his hospice home. |
Andreina utilizes her bird-whisperer skills with Seppi |
We were then dismissed to lunch and we headed toward a really amazing resting area. It looked like a naturally formed theater with some improvement of tables, bathrooms, a stage, and perfect grass.
15 bags...all filled with cocoa puffs--I mean, rabbit poop. |
After lunch we began to do the dirty work, which is essentially why we are here to help--not just observe. This part of the day made my day basically. We were instructed on how to hold rabbits, clean, and open the rabbits cages. It seems like a boring task but when everyone is as excited as yourself to help it becomes a fun activity. We observed that rabbit droppings looked like cocoa puffs which was kind of funny how we thought about food as we cleaned poop. Everyone got to check out how the injured or sick rabbits were being cared for. We learned that most of the rabbits came from a hoarding situation that happened in 2006 and that was cool for me to know. That meant these animals actually needed help and were living in a bad environment and by me helping I am in a way making sure a good environment is being maintained for the rabbits. The dirty work was done and we had a refreshment of ice pops but one more task needed to be met, giving the rabbits some treats. I thought it was fun but weird because i had no clue rabbits loved cilantro. All and all it was a great day of hard work and education with the animals we are helping out.
- Jesus Ochoa
Monday, July 16, 2012
Road Trip!!!!
Early in the morning, you may think it is boring,
But not with us because we are going on a ROAD TRIP!!!
We have our vans packed with all of our snacks,
listening to music and waving our hands.
Trying not to think about eating any meats,
because we're on our way to give furry animals some tasty treats!
-Daisy Espino
But not with us because we are going on a ROAD TRIP!!!
We have our vans packed with all of our snacks,
listening to music and waving our hands.
Trying not to think about eating any meats,
because we're on our way to give furry animals some tasty treats!
-Daisy Espino
Sunday, July 15, 2012
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