Birthdays!

It's birthday time at the sanctuary! The day an animal comes to live here becomes his or her birthday, and we celebrate with tuna for the kitties and chicken for the dogs (diets permitting!) We sing "Happy Birthday" and all critters get a treat!

This week, we celebrate two birthdays. Quincy (the Golden) is one of our canine "staff." He helps greet all new dogs and cats and makes sure they know where the tennis balls and nylabones are located. Quincy turned 5, and we're happy to have him with us, as he suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which affects dogs in very much the same way it does people. He takes Chinese herbs in addition to vitamin supplements, Prednisone, and Imuran to keep his disease in check. Happy Birthday Quincy!

The two-legged staff member who also earns a verse of "Happy Birthday" is my husband and chief handyman, Steve. He is in charge of many things, from construction projects to handing out treats. Happy Birthday Honey!