We have several items to cover today and we might as well dive right into them. Prepare your coffee and apple fritter and read on. Oh, I’m sorry. Did “apple fritter” set off a craving? It sure did in me.
I wonder why nobody with a weight problem ever has a sincere craving for broccoli or squash at 2 a.m.? Well, back to my breakfast celery….
A RESCUER’S WARNING: We’ve mentioned Mary Garrett often through the years in connection with animal rescue. Here’s the latest note from Mary -- and be prepared to both cringe and wish her well. Mary writes:
“Please remind your readers to be VERY careful when trying to untangle a large dog’s chain.”
She says she knew that her Oak Cliff neighbor’s “Rottie boy hadn’t been able to reach his water for at least 12 hours and possibly more. I took treats to drop by the pole while I was unwrapping the short chain. I was planning on moving his water bucket closer so that he could drink while I was unwrapping his chain, but the water was filthy.
“To make a long story short, I wasn’t quick enough. When he saw the water bucket and lunged for it, the tip of my ring finger got caught between the chain and the metal pole.
“My fingernail was ripped out and the finger bone broken.
“Six hours later I’m home from Methodist Hospital with a very sore, throbbing, bandaged finger.
“I’m really mad at myself for not being more careful. I have been told not to ‘mess’ with his dog and I had climbed the fence to reach this poor dog. I just got in a hurry and got myself hurt.”
So, ladies and gentlemen, one more time: No good deed goes unpunished. But, bless the hearts of those who keep trying.
Mary says her own dogs “are very interested in this large white thing on the end of my finger.”
And don’t you know, bless her heart, there’s not a thing in her house that her sore finger isn’t going to hit. That’s just the way it works. But, you know, the neighbor’s dog can get to its water. So, bless her heart and heal her finger.
MAC REMINDER: The folks at the Metropolis Animal Coalition -- wait, that's Metroplex Animal Coalition even though some of those folks have Superman's heroic tendencies... OK, the folks at the Metroplex Animal Coalition are still gathering funds for the Have-a-Heart campaign. The project, which launched on Valentine’s Day, aids low-cost spay/neuter projects. At www.metroplexanimalcoalition.com you can catch up on details such as the number of animals spayed or neutered and assorted ways to help people and animals.
BIG DOG FOSTERS NEEDED: Sara Craven, our reliable tipster at Great Dane Rescue of North Texas, says the group is looking for volunteers who’ll help foster the big ol’ sweethearts. “We provide crate, food and all medicals. The foster just has to provide the love. Of course, if anyone is in the market to adopt, that’s another possibility as well.” See www.danerescue.net or e-mail [email protected].
Fostering for a specific breed is one good way to tell if you really want to adopt a member of that group. All you need for a Great Dane, of course, is feeding supplies and a couch.
MISSING KIYAH: This dog with the gorgeous face, Kiyah, is an adoptee from the Companion Animal Network. Our CAN source Gail Whelan reports that Kiyah left her yard at some point last week. Many, many people are looking for her. Kiyah’s home is in the lower Greenville area of Dallas. (Report her whereabouts to [email protected].)
LOOK! IN THE GARAGE! BOXER CASH! – Marla Margol of Legacy Boxer Rescue asked that we mention the rescue group’s benefit garage sale Saturday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4001 Bandera Drive in Plano (south of Plano East Senior High, near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Los Rios.) Remember, they’re still taking donations, so if you have something to give, get in touch with the group through the website www.savetheboxers.com.
FOUND: A note arrived regarding Paws in the City and if I’ve successfully unraveled the yarnball of e-mail addresses and tracked the forwarding down to the original message, someone with that rescue group was out feeding feral cat colonies last week and found a stray schnauzer. The 15-pounder is a youngster – under three years old – and said to be “adorable.” Paws in the City is looking for a foster home or a permanent home to avoid more boarding fees. (Call 214-336-8847.)
SAVING SHADOW: This is one of those things that arrives from the Friends of the Animals, the spay/neuter/rescue group at Cedar Creek Lake. A black cat named Shadow, about 10, a neutered male with long hair, finds himself in need of a home.
Here’s the way the note goes: “Shadow had lived a comfortable and easy life as an only cat with Mr. & Mrs. K. for almost all of his 10 years. He has lived mostly indoors, occasionally venturing out for a brief exploration of his home in the country. Shadow was especially fond of Mr. K, so when Mr. K passed away a few weeks ago, it was very hard for both Shadow and Mrs. K. Mrs. K has had a lot to deal with in the few weeks since her husband’s death and it was almost simply too much for her when she brought Shadow to the veterinarian’s office for euthanasia. She was so relieved when the veterinarian, Mary Helen Marble, at Syler Veterinary Clinic, offered the option of trying to find another home for Shadow.”
According to the note, Shadow has until the end of the week or, well, you know. To adopt Shadow or rescue him, call Syler Veterinary Clinic at 903-675-5401.
SEEKING PAOLO: A note has hit the in-box regarding a search for a silver tabby who answers to “Paolo.” Michael Anderson’s cat lives in the lower Greenville area, on Palo Pinto Avenue between Matilda and Skillman.
This photo of Paolo may be an indicator of the cat’s attitude about strangers. But you can see this is a beautiful cat. If you’ve seen the rascal, call 214-758-1089 or 214-450-9443 or e-mail [email protected].
FOUND A HOME: Debbie Schwagerman writes to report that border collie Tango – the dog she drove from Rowlett to Wichita Falls to rescue – found a “wonderful new home with another border collie shortly after you posted him. Thank you to everyone who helped me find Tango a new home in a hurry. I know he is being well cared for and living the good life he deserved all along.”
NEEDING A PLACE FOR A HORSE: Our rescue pal Christie Hansen has a friend with a horse situation and I have bragged that someone who is clicking onto this site will be able to help. Christie writes,. “I have a friend looking for a great place to board her horse in Argyle, Texas, or close to Argyle. Do you know of any such place?”
If you do, ship the info to [email protected].
(By the way, visit our Prayers & Passages page today -- see the ‘button’ in the upper right corner of this page -- for a “horse prayer.”)
ODD NOTES: KERA’s Monday night presentation of Sweet Tornado, the story of Dallas theater director/producer Margo Jones, was enjoyable -- and a reminder that Dallas has not always been about whatever Dallas is about these days, which may be money, rage, potholes, profiteering, persnickityness, etc. Sweet Tornado, with its film clips and memories of Dallas of 60 years ago, demonstrated how consistent this town is: Something in Dallas is always coming unraveled. … Note to Irving: About those TABC raids on bars….How about some new city limit signs: “Welcome to Irving. Two drink limit.”
