Guinea Pig News...

Last week, Aug 2 or 3rd , our beloved little furry friend Cocoapuff (aka the 'pig') passed away while we were away. He was with us for 6 yrs. I remember some neighbors having another guinea pig. If they still have one and could use some extra food(timothy hay and dry food), please call us or let us know thru email.

Thanks..Betty/Rick/Kary

Kitten Needs a Home

News from Jim and Mai - This is the two-month old female Calico kitten that we rescued from our backyard early Sunday morning. (Did you know that all Calico cats are females?) We think she was ditched on Acadia Street, as we began to hear loud "kitty crying" about 4:30 am. She is now at San Francisco Animal Care and Control. She was very scared but hopefully she will settle down, pass her "temperament test", and find a great new home. (If she doesn't pass, we may have to rescue her again.)

Is anyone interested in adopting an adorable little kitten?

It's a Boy!

Mary wrote to announce our newest neighbor on the street. As she tells the tale, "Eric and Samantha have a new son. He has been named William John but will be called 'Liam.' Liam arrived August 5th at 10:05pm. He weighed 7lbs 9oz and is 21 inches long. Everyone is healthy and very happy. He should arrive home on Monday." Congratulations to Eric and Samantha, and welcome to the world, little Liam! And thanks, Mary, once again for keeping us all informed.

Earthquake Tips

My cousin Steve in KC send these earthquake safety tips. How apropos - the day after another mini-quake! Check it out... Basically, the author says to forget about duck and cover; instead of getting under a sturdy object, get NEXT it. There will be an air pocket or "triangle of safety" surrounding you, and your chances of survival are greatly increased.