Looking back at Kharma's start in my Life

October 20, 2007 ... Fires broke out in San Diego County. Growing up in SoCal, I was used to the fall fire. Each October, black and white puffs of smoke in the sky. This day was no different. The following morning the sky darken and the sun couldn't be seen through the haze. The news told everyone to stay home. However, I was working at an Animal Center, located in the middle of the fire zone. I knew that if they had to evacuate, I needed to be at work. I was the Manager of Volunteers and would be needed to organize them.



Arriving at work, we were all worried. More than 350 animals lived at the Center. There were also horses in the Equine Hospital and the Therapeutic Riding program, birds and rabbits in the

Blessing of the Animals

Living with my human, Rita Spiegel, who is Jewish and studying Buddhism, I wasn't sure what the Blessing of the Animals event really is. It is a part of the Catholic Religion and is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. 

I also wasn't able to attend with Rita. Although she brings me to many events, when she is working, she doesn't have to play with me, so I hung out at home, enjoying a little "alone" time.

From 100 degress to heavy rain

Wow ... it has been a crazy week here in Oceanside, CA.  Last Monday, we had a Santa Ana and the temperature rose to 100 degrees. That is very unusable for the coast, where our temperatures stays mostly in the mid 70s.  Then the high humidity hit us and yesterday, we had heavy rain and thunder and lightning.  Kharma didn't let the rain stop his daily walks.

We headed out for our morning walk and the clouds were stunning. Of course, I was one seeing the beauty in them ... Kharma just looked for his regular "pee" locations and looked for his doggy buddies to play with.

We ended the day with an evening walk at the Oceanside Pier. As with most "ocean" people, the rain and clouds didn't stop us from adventuring outside.  I just had to keep my camera dry and of course ... make sure Kharma put on his rain attire.