June Journeys: Joyful Events and Jubilations

Monthly Updates

Jul 5

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Here is a list of Lucky Ones Ranch events and community appearances for the month of June 2023 :

June 1: Thao has been a weekly volunteer since August of 2022 and as a special treat for Leaven Kids - Alamo Gardens, the 18 kids were treated to an educational visit to the ranch. Leaven Kids is a free after-school program that provides assistance with homework for at-risk children.
- Leaven Kids LOR Tour, watch the highlight video below.
- Later that night after the Tour, LOR hosted Taco Night (for sponsors / volunteers / supporters)

June 3: 2nd FREE Dog Training Clinic with Gwen Davidson of Canine Construction Dog Training for sponsors and the general public.

June 6: We assisted a senior member of our community with rehoming her pet goat. We also provided transportation to the goat’s new home.
June 7: Sully was taken to Loomis Basin Equine for a post-op check-up and bandage change - $180.
June 8: Celebrated Dylan’s 10th Birthday.
- Dr. Krstich rechecked Sully’s surgical site.
June 15: Lola and Julia were taken to Medical Center for Birds in Oakley. It was determined that Lola’s right leg had rotated more and she would need corrective surgery. We also discussed Julia’s pain management for her arthritic hips and knees.
June 16: Baby Susie (a chick) was hatched by a duo of awesome birds: “Almond Chicken”, who is our eldest chicken at 12 years old and by Jasmine, our Royal Palm Turkey who was rescued at the beginning of 2023 by our dog trainer, Gwen.
- Chowder and Gabriel were groomed by Lindsay of Doggie Designs.
- Henry received acupuncture from Dr. Olm for his old doggy joints.
June 17: We had our second Paint Pawty with Rachel’s Pet Portrait. We raised $500 for the ‘SOLD OUT’ event.
June 21: Dr. Speer of Medical Center for Birds performed a corrective surgery for Lola’s rotated leg - $2900. The surgery was a success and she now walks without her knees rubbing together.
June 24: Our three llamas, Precious, Cassidy and Molly were sheared to keep them cool for the summer - $400.
- Dr. K re-checked Ricky for his fever and Sully for his surgical site.
June 26: Panera Fundraiser. We brought several of the Lucky Ones animals to the restaurant and greeted current ranch followers and met and introduced ourselves with new followers. The event raised $347.
June 30: Dr. K re-checked Ricky and drew blood to help diagnose what was causing his fever and decreased appetite - $420.
- The Ranch participated in 3 visits to Pacifica Senior Living.
- Fonzie & Chowder were groomed by Lindsay of Doggie Designs.
- Both Henry & Bentley got acupuncture treatments by Dr. Olm for their old doggy aches and pains.