EDITION OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 (PetPowellPress) -- Happy Leap Day. And how about those Oscars! Something else the Dallas Cowboys didn’t win -- not a single supporting nomination for the offensive line. Now, let’s help some stars of the planet. Oh, yeah, our dogs were rooting for The Big Short -- they thought it was about a Dachshund.
THE TORNADO DOGS
Dawna Carabajal of the Friends of Rowlett Animals says “all of the dogs that were on the list las week are safe.”
Tugger was the last one on that “Tornado List.”
That’s him on the left, rescued Friday by DAWG (Denison Animal Welfare Group), Dawna says.
And that brings us to the “however” portion of today’s report.
All the tornado dogs were off the list and all but one of the extras, until Friday when Tugger left. “However,” Dawna writes, “the shelter put another dog on the list.”
And that other dog is Neeko. This is Neeko.
The story is he is rescue only ON MONDAY. Leap Day would be a great day to save Neeko. And it has to be a rescue group, the Dawna note says.
“Neeko is a sweet boy that the volunteers adore. He had been adopted but returned. The adopters state he growled and charged at them the 1st night he was there so they brought him back the next morning. This is very confusing to all of the volunteers as we have never seen any aggression from Neeko. He is picky about his canine friends, but has always been friendly to our volunteers. Sadly the city has decided that Neeko is now only available to rescue groups. This will dramatically decrease Neeko's chances of getting out alive. We did have a volunteer spend time with him this morning (2/27) and he still showed no signs of aggression. Here is what they reported back to us: ‘He sits beautifully, clearly knew how already. And I've been teaching him to down. Works great for treats. Is handler focused. He lets me handle him all over, ears, mouth, rump, all with no reactivity. He's got the energy of a young dog, but it's not over the top.’ Please help us find a way out for Neeko.”
The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s at 4402 Industrial St. in Rowlett and you can call it at 972) 412-6219. Deadline is March 3, 5 p.m. Email Maria Martinez at [email protected].
CHAMP SCORES A TRIUMPH
Amy Poskey reported just before the Oscars started the Red Carpet reception perhaps a more joyful victory than an Academy Award -- a dog out of a shelter.
Not just any dog, but Champ, paralyzed in a case that became a cruelty case.
Here’s what she wrote: “I am sooooooooooooooooooo happy to report that Legacy Humane Society has offered to save our little Champ who will have a wonderful foster mom!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!”
The note also read, “Champ has been measured for his wheelchair and should be sporting his new wheels in a week or two (yay!) ... When he goes outside to enjoy the play yard he gets around extremely well and thoroughly enjoys being out in the warm sunshine! And, when he’s finished making the rounds he just comes right back to you and sits sweetly by your side as if to say, “Thank you for letting me enjoy the outdoors, now I’m ready for some loving from you!” He is an absolute sweetheart and will be such a blessing for some lucky person or family! These ’special needs’ babies bring such joy to your heart and soul!!! How can you resist that sweet face?!”
AN EFFORT TO SAVE FREYA TODAY
Karen Lee of Barkleyworld.com forwarded a note about Freya in the Carthage Animal Shelter in East Texas. The SCPA -- that’s right, Smith County Pets Alive -- organization has set up a funding site to get Freya off death row on Leap Day -- that’s the deadline.
Go HERE . Email Marie Garza at [email protected].
Maria’s note from SCPA on Sunday read, “This beautiful Freya is set to die tomorrow 2/29 and we are trying very hard to save her!! We'd like to raise funds to offer to a rescue so that they can use it to vet her etc. Her adoption fell through and has NO TIME LEFT! This is a high KILL shelter with little adoptions little foot traffic and HIGH KILL for pit bull breeds. This was someone’s dog, she is house-trained and has been an inside dog. Great with kids. Gorgeous blue pit.
THE SPCA’S RESCUE EFFORT
You’re probably aware of this, but it won’t hurt to remind anyone that the SPCA of Texas‘ Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit has brought 50 more dogs into the organization’s care.
How did that happen?
The SPCA news release says the united was assisting “an individual who had become overwhelmed with the care of 50 dogs. The pets were found inside of a two-bedroom home in Dallas County. Out of the 50 dogs, 21 of them are puppies. All of the animals appear to be suffering from health issues such as flea infestation, long nails and hair loss. They are currently being examined, evaluated and cared for by the SPCA of Texas’ medical staff and behavior team. Many of the puppies will need to go to foster care until they are ready for adoption while the adults will be getting lots of snuggles and care from our incredible staff and volunteers.”
What they also need, of course, is money. Donations help keep the rescue efforts going -- click HERE. And go to spca.org to see how to adopt.
CONTEMPLATIONS: Perhaps you’ve seen the report in the Big Paper Downtown about the most popular dog breeds in Dallas. The story doesn’t tell you who did the counting, but, applying my honed reporting skills I performed discreet investigation and discovered that that the dogs who were declared to be Dallas’ favorites were determined by the American Kennel Club. And, of course, we know that the American Kennel Club probably doesn’t count the really popular dogs in town such as the Lab mixes, Chihuahua mixes, Pitty mixes, Retriever mixes, Poodle mixes. Shepherd mixes. Doxie mixes and, of course, Oak Cliff Roaming Earhounds, which I’m determined to get into the Westminster Kennel Club Show by 2036 and Texas’ 200th birthday. Lots of all those around and absolutely beloved. ... FYI: At readlarrypowell.com we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of the entry of Texarkana, Texas, product Corinne Griffith into films. We didn't go to
high school together. Known as the "Orchid Lady of the Screen," she had an interesting life and wrote the Washington Redskins fight song. I’m not kidding. There’s no business like show business except politics, maybe. That cat? That’s a fellow named Pat (ID#A928488), one of 24 cats at Dallas Animal Services as the weekend ended -- Pat’s obviously wide-eyed with excitement about being up for adoption, but, we understand, has no agent and is unlikely to be nominated for an Oscar this year. We can tell you that black and white cats are dramatic, entertaining and enjoyable -- perfect for Hollywood and the movie-minded individual or family.
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