It really is sad. Unless people are familiar with "country" ways they have no idea the damage a drought can do.
I'm thinking of going to N.D. in August, Larry... not a vacation but to escape this heat (for about a month). My prob is the kitties. I will not board them. I used to have a gal who would come to the house to tend my animals (when I had my dog) but she's moved on.
What do you do with your BooBoo when you leave for an extended period?