EAST COAST shelties & humans remain safe.

It's been quiet and eerie today in central NJ. We went running this morning with heavy skies and gusty winds. My university and Mr. Tofu Pup's will both be shut down for the next two days, as will the agency where I intern. (So, hooray, more time to write papers, but boo, probably no electricity to run the computers.)

Further north, in CT, my dad has already mobilized for the storm - he works for the utility company, and was called in for the weekend and beyond. He probably won't be back at the house until next weekend, maybe longer. (When they say that they're working hard to restore power, they really do mean it.)

Missjenneygirl and the pups have the best accommodations - they decamped yesterday for Maine! (I am only a little bit jealous. :razz:) The trip was already planned, but well-timed. Mom and Shelties will be tucked in tight and spending some quality time with my aunts.

Stay safe, everyone!
 
take4roll10 said:
I'm a few blocks from the Hudson, so not great for me lol. I'm in an apartment building and are a few floors up, so my place won't flood. My job already stated they will be closed tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to being stuck in an apartment for two days with a high energy sheltie and with the chance of losing power. Also, not sure what to do if Bailey has to go out during the storm. Is it cruel to remove her water bowl to restrict her water intake? I can try to take her to the building basement, but it might be flooded.

I bought freeze-dried food for her yestersay, because she eats commercial raw and i'm worriex it will spoil if there is a prolonged power outage.

Hope everyone is safe and the storm isnt as bad as they predict!
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Hey there NY,

Wouldn't take up the water bowl, maybe just monitor her drinking so you can gage times to go outside, just bundle up and run her when she needs to go. Down here by the shore point, my two were just outside and with the wind blowing so hard I had to carry both. The did their business under protest but they did it.

Perhaps if it gets real bad, you can spread paper for her to go on? I would cause this is gonna be a rough haul. I might have to spread paper down as well. Hope the Hudson doesn't flood you.

Be safe,

Kate
 
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My landlord put up all the agility equipment in a 10x10 kennel, and taken p everything we want to save in the basement (assume sump pump won't be working). I am useless, having fallen in most spectacular fashion at the trial yesterday, spraining two leg joints, damaging one, we thing, and bruising my ribs (no idea how). So I have dog food and ice cream and 800mg ibuprofin. I should be good. :smile2:
 
Thinking of all of you out East under threat of the big storm. Please take all precautions and stay safe! Hoping it's not as horrible as they are predicting.
Stay in touch if you are able!
 
Dexter'sMom said:
Thanks for letting us know how you are. Stay safe..praying it will pass without incident. :fl
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They are saying that it could hit Ontario bad, but not which parts of Ontario yet. I'm going to be doing a few basics here, and of course, worried about my store impacts!

Man, this is just gonna NIX Halloween! :sadsmile:
 
They issued a mandatory evcauation for my neighborhood, so I left. I'm still in an area that will be affected, but isn't as close to the water.
 
Just got the word that National Defense University is closed tomorrow. All federal offices in Washington D.C. are closed tomorrow. I am so relieved that I don't have to make that 50 mile drive tomorrow at 5 a.m. :ick

Home with my Shelties tomorrow!!!
 
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