RLRR helpers: Mike and Sarah and Kevin

It is the first official day of spring and we have more than nice weather to be thankful for. We are happy to report that the Gehl skidloader which spends lots of time being broken down, is back in service again. Mike and myself have been moving tons of soiled straw from the kennels using the wheel barrow which seems to me an endless job when we have up to 17 outdoor kennels in use.

Thank you to Kevin for installing the starter and fixing the tire yesterday. See the picture of Mike enjoying the Gehl again!!
Mike has been employed at the shelter since November 15 when Benay returned to her home in Washington Island, WI. Mike can be seen walking dogs, taking animals to vet, transporting animals out, fostering cats and dogs with special needs, giving meds, cleaning kennels and handling any emergency that comes up.
Mike's salary is paid by the Red Lake Gaming Commission until May. We are currently working with the Bemidji Workforce Center to secure youth employment funding for 300 hours which will last 7 1/2 weeks, and then the possibility of them picking Mike up on their regular work program.

It is wonderful to have Mike working. He has never missed one day of work and his schedule is 7 days per week on a split shift, so he pretty much has to be here all the time. He is great with the animals and does a fantastic job.

Sarah who made the video for RLRR is 20 years old, and she graduated from Red Lake ALC 3 years ago. She is my brother Roger's daughter and does volunteer work at the shelter. She lives at my dad's house near the shelter since he passed away.
SARAH & PUNKIN
She works at the 7 Clans Casino and volunteers as she can at the shelter.

She and Mike have adopted one of the cats that came in after the RAVS clinic with upper respiratory problems. The cat is doing fine today.

They also foster dogs and puppies as needed from the shelter. Today they are fostering Montana who had neuter surgery yesterday and likes to tear out his stitches and seems to get out of his E-Collar.
MONTANA

Karen

March 8 transport to Park Rapids

A special thank you to Mike, Carolyn, Nancy and Tom for transporting 4 dogs to Headwaters Humane Society in Park Rapids on Sunday, March 8.

TRUXTON

Golden Eagle, Snowball, Truxton and Mariah are all tucked in and waiting for adoption. We heard that Snowball took ill and was sent to the vet. We will keep you updated on her condition.

MARIAH

Thanks to Carolyn, Nancy, and Tom we have developed a relationship with Headwaters and have placed a number of dogs and puppies. All the animals sent there have been adopted.

Sincerely, Karen

Dr. Doolittle and his transport

Here's a pic of Mike aka Dr. Doolittle!! He has a special way with all the animals. This was his first transport and he was very excited about it. We still don't know how he got 13 animals in his little compact car! (Bella and her pups, Salena and seven cats)
Salena
Louise & Benson

There are also pics of Salena and the cats Mia, Louise and Benson(orange one in background), and Manny with his little bobtail who were on the transport Friday with Mike. We had some great cats that were placed. All neutered/spayed and had their shots. They were all friendly and well socialized thanks to Mike and Sarah.
Mia
Manny
Sincerely, Karen