Speed Run

[Richard Crowe]

We got a call from a volunteer networker at 2:30 today that there was a one-year old Maltese female in the San Bernardino City Shelter who was going to be put down if she was not pulled from the shelter a 5:00 pm.

Judy called the shelter and found that there is no way they would delay the euthanasia even if we guaranteed that we would pick this girl up.  It was 3:00 PM when I got on the road for the 75 mile (approximately) trip to the shelter.

Luckily, there was no freeway traffic on my way up there and I made it in just an hour and was able to pull this girl whom I named "Lucky" because, she was.  It took close to three hours on my return trip because of two traffic accidents in the Southbound lanes of the freeway.

This is quite normal on our Southern California freeways.  Fast going when there are no accidents and a grinding crunch if there are.

Anyway, this is my entry picture of Lucky.  I always shoot an entry picture so we have a record of what the dogs look like when we get them.  Unfortunately, Maltese (and doodles) need some coat care and can look pretty ragged if left without that care.  Lucky was filthy and full of fleas and ticks.  Judy is grooming her as I write this but, we will wait until tomorrow to photograph her "after" shot.  he has had enough done to her for one day...

A shelter worker told me that she had been ready to stay after the shelter closed so I could pick up Lucky if the traffic was bad.  We are going to send a before and after picture of Lucky as a thank you to that worker.  

[F, Calla & Luca]

Once again the Crowes become Maltese angels. Lucky looks quite the mess but by now we are used to the fabulous transformations you and Judy are more than capable of. Looking forward to the picture.