Category Archives: Activism

Activism, Foster Dogs, HSNB, Pets

Foster Perry Finds Family to Love Him On Valentines Day

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Today was bittersweet because our beloved foster Perry got adopted! The good news is that he’s with a friend of a friend (thanks, Paula!), and we are happy to plan future doggie playdates. I also offer to dog sit for those who adopt our fosters. Perry is a wonderful catch, being a very well-behaved, housetrained, and not yappy medium-sized dog with wonderful red hair, an expressive face, very healthy, neutered, and loves everyone. He only barks at doorbells, as is expected. I know he’s going to be well-loved in Berkeley by a family of four humans and a cat in the ADU. I’m so glad I woke Shea up from a nap in late October and told him, “We’re driving to Modesto to save some dogs,” after I got an email about Perry and Ella. That’s what I get for opening up emails of that nature.

Activism, HSNB

Bob Moore Memorial Playyard at HSNB

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We are happy to dedicate the dog play yard in front of the parking lot at Humane Society of the North Bay in memory of the long-time donor Bob Moore. One of his fellow FBI buddies came to the dedication from Benicia. More information will be coming about the annual Bob Moore Golf Tournament, which raises funds for HSNB. One of Bob Moore’s colleagues from the FBI named James Stern is also on HSNB’s Advisory Board and is an author of children’s books based on his doxies.

Activism, Nature, Street Fairs

Winged Migration 2026

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Shea and I visited the Winged Migration Expo yesterday on Mare Island. There were lots of things to see and do, including live bats and a disabled woodpecker who is in human captivity because she cannot be released with much chance of survival. It was nice to run into several activists that I’ve met over the years I’ve been here in Vallejo. There are so many good people trying to improve the world, while so much chaos is unfolding in other parts of the country that need to be addressed. What a dark time it is. I needed to be around people who are looking forward to a normal world where we will try to make life better for each other, animals, and our environment.

I went up to the booth and said that I had ordered tickets a while back and started looking for my name on a list, but then they told me that it was free, so I must have gotten it confused with another reservation I made. 🙂

Activism, Politics

Shea and others Protesting California Forever Plans

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This was also the first time Shea has been in the Vallejo Times-Herald, although I’m not sure this picture from online made it into the actual front page article.

20260131 SAG at Suisun City Protest in Vallejo Times Herald Opponents march against California ForeverDownload
Activism, GCCA, HSNB

Community Board Kudos from GCCA

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Some of you know that I recently stepped down as volunteer President of the Glen Cove Community Association after four years in that position, especially as I’ve recently stepped up to volunteer as president of the Humane Society of the North Bay.

This message was left on the community board in Glen Cove Center, which is so sweet! I was so honored to be involved with GCCA, and I will continue to be deeply involved with this terrific group of neighbors who do so much behind the scenes for our neighborhood and the city of Vallejo, which I love!

Activism, HSNB, Pets

Welcome, Saffron (formerly Edna) Hayden

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I’ve concluded that Edna is going to be a foster fail, presuming the paperwork goes through, hehe. This senior mutt is welcome into our family, especially because she has special needs. After a horrendous operation to remove dozens of foxtails from her mouth and ears, she’s still medically recovering, needs dental work, and probably has at least one cataract developing. Still, through all that, she has absolutely impressed the hell out of me with her resilience, intelligence, and affection under such tough circumstances. As I embark on moving home and a new year, she has been a gift, which ironically, I met her only as a medical foster after her surgery, and took her home with us sight unseen. Now I cannot see myself sending her off anywhere (even though I know she’d be snapped up in a second at Muttville) when she feels so at home in my arms. When you see her, and you see how she falls into me, you’ll see how I am with many fosters, but most especially my forever dogs, Bonnie and Snoopy. I love these fosters, and I cry when they move on, but sometimes I have to admit that my heart can’t take it. That’s how I had all the dogs I had in my home before the fire, almost all of whom were seniors like Edna, and two of whom were blind like Bonnie.