December 15 was challenging and frightening- I had 17 little furballs from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue in the transport van enroute to Minneapolis and hit a major ice storm in Bemidji. I got stuck on an exit ramp and could not advance forward. Car pileups were all over the freeway, but I had to walk for help.
CLYDE AND BONNIE
BONNIE AND CLYDE
Thankfully, I got to the O'Sullivans who were parked waiting for me and we were able to get the van and load of animals to the Animal Care Clinic and Bemidji Animal hospital for boarding overnight.
DENNY
DUFFY
The O'Sullivans also had a load of 8 Leech Lake and Bemidji Pound animals who were supposed to ride out, but they were boarded for the night, too.
ILLIAD
IMAGINE
ISIS
We called everyone to cancel the transport and I spent the night at the O'Sullivans hoping for better weather the next day. Althought a number of animals remained at the shelter I had fed, watered and cleaned all dog and cat areas before leaving.
ESTHER
ADRIAN
We are all safe- both people and animals! WHEW!
KITTIES
Thank you to all transporters and rescues for understanding.
NANCY, TERRI, JOHN
Peace- Karen
I realized that I haven’t sent any pictures for a while. I hope you won’t mind but I did rename Adrian to Sheba. She comes when I call any name including any visitor’s name so she doesn’t seem to mind. And she has some of the mannerisms of my previous cat Sheba so it’s nice to have a Sheba around.
Rocket has learned to walk on a leash. He comes running when I pull out his harness and leash as he knows he gets to go outside. Although I’m always close by, I have attached Rocket’s leash to Dakota. My dog slows him down as well as makes him easier to spot. 
Sheba prefers to stay inside and watch the birds and does not like the harness (just like my previous Sheba).
They both are doing great and are having a great time. Thanks for letting me take care of them.
