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I’ve had two weeks of quiet without any calls for help. I like it when that happens because it helps build up my funds again. All I had in the past two weeks was $128 to finalize Lady’s bill and a sweet gift in honor of a friend’s dog. I intended to tell about the dog in question because it reminded me of many of my cases, and it moved me deeply. Perhaps I’ll tell it in the future.

I’ve never hidden the fact that I often pray when I’m not sure how I can help, be it with funds or making the correct decision. I truly believe that when I stop praying and giving the Lord His due when things go well, my funds will dry up. Well, as sure as night follows day, this all began this weekend.

First was Fuzzy, a 16-year-old cat with urinary problems. I know his owner, Dave, and Fuzzy is his lifelong companion. I decided to have Fuzzy checked out. I’ve had cats that have lived into their 20s, and I’d like to help Fuzzy and Dave continue their friendship for years to come.

Second, Sadie, a 6-year-old Rottie mix, has never seen a vet in her lifetime. I was told that they just couldn’t afford it. I’m having Sadie brought in to be examined and get all the shots she needs. I will try to give Sadie a clean bill of health, and then we’ll go from there.

The last call was the most urgent. Finley, a 1-year-old Yortese (Yorkie, Maltese mix), went down their driveway and was struck by a car. The little guy wasn’t run over, but he bounced off the car, with the most significant damage being a swollen eye and a scraped toenail that has to be trimmed.

Finley’s true owner is Peyton, the family’s autistic boy, who is devastated and concerned for his dog.

I met Finley and his mom at Landrum Vet on Tuesday morning.  The cute little pup is so full of love you can’t help but smile while in the same room with him. As I petted him all I got was a bunch of kisses and love bites.  

“Don’t eat Uncle Lennie,” I said jokingly.  

“He loves people,” his mom said.  

She told me that she’d dropped Peyton off at his school, and he was anxious to get his boy back. 

 “You tell Peyton we’re making his dog better, and he’ll be home soon.”

Well, readers, that was it for this week. We’ll see how things work out. I’ll just pray on it.

Thanks for listening.

Leonard Rizzo is the founder of Lennie’s Kids, a non-profit organization that helps sick and injured animals in the foothills, promotes animal welfare and works to find homes for pets.