Where's the ark??

Our adoption day yesterday was in the middle of a drenching downpour. We got there a bit before 11 and had to unload the kennels and dogs and all of their stuff in unbelievable rain. We weren't able to get Alvin so he couldn't attend. Kali, the Keeshond mix we just got in was adopted the night before so she didn't attend. We found our numbers for our event shrinking quickly!

We brought along Ebony, Murphy and Trixie for their first event, Gracie for her second event, Lucky, Andy and Gomer for their third event.

There were a couple other rescues there - Operation Education, who had some adorable little puppies. One had been adopted and was waiting for his wonderful foster family who agreed to house him until his trip to his new home in Chicago was set - and a cute little BC mix boy that was about as happy as they come. There was also the local Greyhound rescue with some stunning greyhounds. One of our foster parents has always wanted a greyhound so she and her granddaughters gravitated over there quick. They had a gorgeous black boy there that was a therapy dog. His handler was showing our foster parent some of the things he can do - what amazing dogs they are!!

The people in the store were pretty slim. Shockingly enough, people don't want to shop during the storm of the century! LOL We did have some people come through and plenty volunteers there to keep the dogs walked and entertained. It was a slow day but we all really enjoyed it. We spent a good bit of time talking with the people from Operation Education and found them to be wonderful. If you don't find your next family member with us, we can put you in touch with a few other great rescues in middle TN!

Toward the end of the event we had reports of tornadoes touching down in areas within miles of us. The storms had caused serious flooding and the interstate outside Nashville was closed. The news showed a building floating down the interstate and reports today say that more than 120 cars are flooded on the road, waiting to be moved. At least ten people were killed.

We came home to a flooded yard at our house. Everyone that had showed up to help us was totally soaked head to toe. As we unloaded dogs they were jumping into water hock deep. Poor little chiahuahuas and doxie had to be carried in so they didn't float away!

The water has receded some today though the roads are still impassable in areas. Our yard is very wet but there is some dry land now. The goats and tortoises have made their appearance this morning already and are happily munching away out back.

No adoptions at this event but we're sure it was the rain. Looking forward to next week'd event! Keep watching for updates on four new dogs we've pulled from a KY shelter!