No Insecticides Required...it's Just the DIY Bug
Reluctantly, and at the urging of our House of Zen (HoZ) President, we started a Pinterest account. WOW! While I was aware of Pinterest, I wasn't quite sure how it would help further our goals for the sanctuary. But as she went over the fundamentals through a Pinterest 101 of sorts, suddenly the light bulb burst on. Not only could we use this platform in the obvious way, like networking our animals up for adoption, showing off our success stories, and sharing our merchandise, but a hidden treasure of money saving ideas began to emerge.
Never have I found one place where I could get so many DIY ideas. From baked goods to furniture makeovers, the list is endless. And as with most things, when my creative brain is turned on, the motivation and determination follows.
Suddenly I found myself looking at things in the house differently, looking for other purposes. Then it hit me. Just a couple of weeks ago, I happened to be driving by a garage sale, when I spotted this large wicker basket. I immediately thought of my plants (another love of mine) and with it only costing $2, I just couldn't help but bring it home. Unfortunately the plant I had envisioned it for, didn't fit, so it sat in a corner of a hallway begging for attention. I figured I'd get around to doing something with it, but it sank to the bottom of the priority list.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Welcome to the Cray Cray World of Rescue
Buckle Up, It's Gonna Be a Bumpy Ride
It started out innocent enough. Rescuing saves lives. I want to save lives. And since I've always had a connection with animals from my younger years, I finally gave myself permission to do it openly. The seed was planted with an incredible experience rescuing a wild baby grackle in 2012. And when that seed sprouted with Seymour, our very first rescued stray cat in 2013, I knew there was no turning back.
Sanchez flew away once he was able, and came back for a visit 3 different times as he grew into a big strong grackle.
Seymour was adopted and still remains with his new family who just adore him.
Labor of Love
Leaping a year forward and I'm still insanely devoted to being a rescuer. However I'm no longer looking through rose colored glasses at what it entails.
It started out innocent enough. Rescuing saves lives. I want to save lives. And since I've always had a connection with animals from my younger years, I finally gave myself permission to do it openly. The seed was planted with an incredible experience rescuing a wild baby grackle in 2012. And when that seed sprouted with Seymour, our very first rescued stray cat in 2013, I knew there was no turning back.
(Sanchez 2012 - looking for help)
Sanchez flew away once he was able, and came back for a visit 3 different times as he grew into a big strong grackle.
(Seymour 2013)
Seymour was adopted and still remains with his new family who just adore him.
Labor of Love
Leaping a year forward and I'm still insanely devoted to being a rescuer. However I'm no longer looking through rose colored glasses at what it entails.
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