01/13/2026
Friends and pet lovers everywhere!!! You're not going to believe this! I can hardly believe it myself, but I saw it with my own eyes. As I walked out front to the rink to buy Tierney and I a Pepsi to complement our Wendy's dinner tonight, I called out Pinky's name. Just like I have been doing for the past two days whether I am inside, outside or dreaming, and what do I hear but a faint, barely discernible, scratchy "Meow" coming from my right. Could that sound be Pinky? I ran to get Tierney to confirm the unbelievable. We both started shouting "Pinky!" as Tierney searched the entry hall (she got locked out there, lol.) as I climbed into the ceiling. I looked all around with no sign, so I crawled back down, rescued Tierney from the hallway and we continued to follow our ears. Suddenly Tierney shouts: "I think she's in the air hockey table!" Now being the scientist type I thought there is no way Pinky is in the air hockey table, I looked under there...Twice! The filter was firmly in place. No creature could have passed through. Well, a creature did pass through. We raced to the kitchen for the keys, snapped open the coin door and who to my wondering eyes should appear? A dusty, slightly dehydrated Pinky-Doodle!!!! I couldn't believe it!!! Pinky is home!!! She spent just under 48 hours and two skate sessions in that crazy air hockey table. Unbelievable!
What I do believe however is that we have some of the most thoughtful, caring, devoted, and loving friends here on facebook and in our fine county of Venango. SO MANY people offered expert advise, gave an endless outpour of care I could literally feel and composed countless re-posts and sharings. Everyone has been amazingly helpful with our off topic lost animal issues. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.
As I conclude my typing here my little beam of joy Pinky is sitting beside me cleaning herself after a much needed snack, a wrestle, a run through the rink and countless hugs and shoulder rides. My heart is healed. I can get back to work. Thank you!