Sunset Saturday (carrying over from Good Morning Saturday!)

[ToddDH]

Hey gang, sorry didn't get in on the morning venue but had good reason.

Went out to our Animal Adoption Center early this morning to help the staff get ready for what may be a large influx of refugees from Gustav, many of whom may have their pets. I understand there may be as many as seven or eight hundred arriving in Kingsport (about 45 minutes from here) either Sunday or Monday. No one knows anything for sure yet but it looks more and more as each hour passes as such will be the case.

In any event we've stockpiled barrels of food, food bowls, piles of blankets, barrels of water, and about thirty or forty small to medium pet carriers. We also have lined up "Foster home" if needed.

We're blessed with quite a number of volunteers who have said that as soon as we holler "Hey Rube!" regardless of whether that be at 4am or 4pm, Sunday or Monday, they will be ready to roll to wherever we must. I am so very proud of our staff, volunteers and the tremendous amount of support we have in a county with a total population of around 60 thousand with the largest town having a population of only 16,000. State Inspectors inform us that while certainly not the largest nor the most glitzy, we are nevertheless equal to the finest shelter in the State of Tennessee and we do it all without a NICKEL of public funds. On top of that we're a No Kill shelter.

Foridanamaw,

Do so hope you aren't in the path of the storm but also remember, the worst part is the northeast quadrant so PLEASE, keep the gas tank filled and don't wait too long to make your decision. Also RayB and Helen and the others living in Central Florida, it could curve to the East again as well. We're all praying for you and everyone else in this storm's path.

Todd

[jojob]

Todd,
We hope that your wife is feeling better. She is lucky to have you by by her side for support. Our prayers are with you.
Thanks for your dedication to the humane society. Two of our three babies are from there. It is wonderful that you have good support for the victims of the hurricane. May those darling four legged creatures be well cared for and united with their owners.
jojo and ed

[rayb]

Todd thanks for the concern. We will be fine. I will install window shutters if necessary.

Cat 5 GOSH that is a lot of wind.

Todd we admire you in your conern for the animals.

[Fern]

I'll add my "thank you" to you and the other volunteers, Todd, for helping our animal friends and their humans during this stressful time.

As of this morning there were no hotel rooms available in central Arkansas and by now there probably aren't any in Arkansas at all.

I used to think I'd like to live in Florida... .

Hope everyone is having a good weekend and staying safe,