A FRIDAY EDITION THAT GETS PERSONAL AND STILL PRESENTS DOGS AND CATS IN NEED

EDITION OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021 [PetPowellPress] I’m tired of fouled up days and nights of anxiety wondering what’s happening next.
So, here’s a bit of focus on something happy. You can still see Monk in re-runs. I found a Stevie Ray Vaughan CD I’d never opened, got our Bose Radio/CD player out of its storage place and cranked up Stevie Ray’s Texas Flood. Click HERE and ignore the advert. It’s America, everybody’s got a right to make an annoying buck.

Now, one more upbeat thing: Contrary to any healthy diet on the whole darn planet, I ate pimento cheese with Fritos Scoops and didn’t once wonder whatever happened to King-Size Fritos.
See, that’s advancement in the modern world — being able to say goodbye to a former member of the basic food group “CHIPS.” Screaming Yellow Zonkers are gone, too. Didn’t even flinch when I read that.
See that dog Wendy? She loves Fritos. For the right money, she’ll sign on as a Fritos spokesdog. Heck, I’ll put on a dog suit for the right amount of money. It’s 2021 — it’s a dog eat chips world. That line reminds me of the Norm Peterson quote from Cheers. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world and I’m wearin’ Milkbone underwear.”
As I looked at Wendy trying to persuade me to share chips, I thought, “With those whiskers, she looks like a mix of a Bird Dog, a Boxer and a California Sea Lion. We oughta be able to exploit all that for a profit!” 
OK, my ambling through the disconnected brain completed, let’s focus on helping some animals and the people who help them. HERE GOES:
THAT LITTLE GARLAND DOG
In our previous edition, we outlined the challenge of trying to help animals if there are no contact points listed in the emailed or posted appeals. Our pal Karen Lee at barkleyworld.com is on the brink of being declared “Investigative Reporter of the Year.” She searched and found a connection and another and some more and tracked the upbeat news to the area Wine To the Rescue group
The response includes that Wine To The Rescue is looking for donations to help with vet care for the Garland dog with the broken jaw. WTTR’s home page is HERE.  It’s phone is (972) 567-8666. And it’s email is bark_at_us@winetotherescue.org.
The story Karen sent to us begins with WTTR’s note: “Wine to the Rescue  is asking for donations. It takes a village... We received a plea to help a poor dog in the Garland Animal Services from Living the Doxie Dream Rescue and Sanctuary. We knew we needed to help but couldn’t get to her so we called our partner. Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc. - DFW Region who picked her up for us and immediately took her to our Doctors at Preston Royal Animal Clinic of Dallas, TX.

“Had this not come together she wouldn’t be here tonight. This sweet girl had been roaming the streets for well over a week with a broken jaw. In pain and unable to eat she’s suffered but today [Tuesday or Wednesday] her life changed! This yet to be named girl underwent surgery at 3 p.m. The jaw was completely broken and separated. Infection had set in so the only option was to remove it. She did fantastic and is in recovery. While she has a long road ahead we are so hopeful. …”

A posting on WTTR’s Facebook gave some great hope for this dog. The writer explained that it was the front mandible so they removed that piece but were able to close it in the front. She looks like she has an overbite but will be able to eat soft food and even hard food in a few weeks. She has her back teeth. … She’s doing really good considering.”
[LARRY ASIDE: While she was at Garland, she was known as “Patricia.” We don’t know if that’s still the case but we’ve made inquiries. And it’s possible that someone kicked her or hit her with something. People are villains, sometimes. That's what I hear.]
PRADA AND JUBILEE NEED PATH
OUT OF THE CARROLLTON SHELTER
The City of Carrollton Animal Shelter is trying to find places or a place for these two cats to go and avoid death due to ringworm. Prada (on the left) and Jubiliee, have ringworm.
A note from Senior Animal Specialist Vanessa Johnson says, “We are needing to get Prada and Jubilee out ASAP; we will not be able to hold them past Monday, Jan. 11, 2021,  at 5 p.m." Vanessa’s the contact at 972-466-3420 or vanessa.jonson@cityofcarrollton.com.
Prada (#4637225) is about 8 years old and came into the shelter as a stray. Vanessa’s note says, “She is a friendly girl who has ringworm. Due to this, we are looking to get her out of the shelter ASAP so it does not spread to the other animals in our shelter. She is available to be pulled now.”
Jubiliee (46372214) looks young, but also is an 8-year-old cat. [LARRY ASIDE: I checked with the shelter -- Jubilee looks young, but is 8, they say.]
Jubilee also came into the shelter as a stray, Vanessa says. And she has the same pressure of being placed somewhere else without spreading the ringworm. It’s treatable, but it’s pretty darned contagious and a challenge for a taxpayer-financed animal shelter.
ONE MORE ANIMAL NAMED PRADA;
SHE’S AMONG MESQUITE’S ADORABLES
How about those eyes! Mesquite volunteer dog biographer Judi Brown provides the background on 3-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix Prada, a stray who arrived on December 28. She’s just now up for adoption because there was a chance that her human would show up. “Unfortunately,” Judi writes, “The owner did not come for this sweet girl. She is on the timid side and will need a slow introduction and TLC. Because of her lack of trust, she does not make a good presentation at the window.” Changes once she's out “in the yard.” Probably hasn’t had a lot of socialization but is motivated by treats, Judi says. And she says the 50-pound dog “would love to go home with you and snuggle up in a doggy bed or on warm blankets on the couch next to you.” Her ID is 46333265.
And Judi also had a visit with Milo, a year-old, 55-pound Plott Hound surrendered to the shelter on January 2 “because the owners were moving and couldn’t take him with them.” She says his “brindle markings make him a very handsome, outstanding dog!”
And he’s energetic, playful, friendly, outgoing, fun-loving — plus, she says, he was “raised with teenagers but would most likely do well with younger children, also.” He’s been an indoor dog. And he loves playing in the yard at the shelter. Milo’s ID is 46356196.
Also waiting in Mesquite is Hercules. Judi says he’s a 2-year-old, 72-pound Pittie mix surrendered on the 4th “because his owners were moving to an apartment. His coat is smokey gray with a slight tinge of brown and he has hazel eyes.” He lived in his former home for a year. Judi writes, “He was an indoor dog and even though it was a relatively nice day, he kept going to the door wanting to go in. The current owners that surrendered him had had him for one year. Apparently he formed a deep bond with these owners as he was whimpering and crying during the photo shoot. It was so sad! The good news is that he is capable of deep feelings and loyalty.”
Debra Chisholm, who also writes bios of Mesquite dogs, provided this one of Sunny, a 2-year-old, 55-pound “sweetheart” of a girl who is “mostly German Shepherd and a bit of Canaan Dog/Carolina Dog in the mix.  She arrived on Jan. 2 as a stray … Sunny is truly a sweetheart who is very uneasy, timid and nervous in the shelter and is just beginning to feel more comfortable.  She continues to be a bit standoffish until she gets to know you and then warms up.  She does walk nicely on a leash, although a bit hesitantly, and when led through the bay she did not show any aggression toward the other dogs--but rather intimidation. Sunny has a low-key and mellow personality and is a calm and gentle girl.  She is not interested in taking treats.  She will need a bit of extra TLC and a chance to warm up in her own timing.  However, when she does she will undoubtedly be the most devoted and loving companion.  Her ID is 463544521.
Remember, to ask about any of these Mesquite animals, call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email rescues@cityofmesquite.com.
And you can see these animals and more by going to THIS MESQUITE SHELTER LINK.
What? Are there cats? Why, yes there are! For example that gray cat with orange highlights is the beautiful Krystal, a girl who is a little more than a year old and arrived at the shelter on the 4th — ready to go to a new home, you know. As is Brandy, a “wee-little” 2-month-old girl who came in before Christmas. Ready to get a 2021 home and enjoy life outside the shelter.
CONTEMPLATIONS
THE THINGS YOU MIGHT SEE….
As a husband, when you hear the dogs barking and look out the window to see a guy carrying a big flower arrangement to the front door, you wonder “What the heck?” You think, “Who signed that card?” Turns out this arrangement was for my funspouse Martha in honor of her 15th anniversary at The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. The Council is a non-partisan non-profit that focuses on helping people in the Metrosprawl understand current affairs, current issues and historical events — it pulls in authors, personalities, international figures and people who have an ability for understanding and explaining global dynamics. My cleverspouse Martha describes The Council as “The best beach I ever washed up on.” High praise for her — she used to work for a big city newspaper and left it to start a very successful pet-sitting service. She explained to one editor, “I’d rather work with animals than with editors.” She didn’t know me when I was an editor. I’m pretty darned proud of her — she’s entertaining, adorable and enchants dogs and cats. And an old goat. …
Snow? Really? Potential snow in the Metrosprawl during the weekend? I’m tempted to leave our Christmas decorations up for photographic reasons. Still, I prefer a safe, dry street. Why, I don’t know? Every car wreck I’ve had was on a dry, sunny street. See next item. ….
The day was dry and nice on December 18 when a guy swerved into my lane without looking and sideswiped the driver’s side of my beloved 2013 Ford Edge on I-30 east entering Grand Prairie. He pretended to be pulling over as I struggled to steer my car out of the Highway 161 exit and back onto the freeway. As I slowed to park for the info swap, he took off. I followed and took photos — that’s one of them. So, to the guy who was driving the small black Dodge: I got a clear photo of your plate as you fled the scene. I got really clear photos of your paper license plate, buster. Know what that means? Both the officer who helped me fill out the wreck form and my insurance guy said (in almost the same phrasing), “Good picture! Tag is clear. Yeah, usually these things are worthless.” 
Nobody was physically injured, though I did pull the muscles in my lower back while trying to climb over the console and get out via the passenger door. And, when I lifted my right leg up to move over the console, my size 10 1/2 sneaker kicked the control knob off the windshield wiper lever. No more driving in the rain. 
So, Dear Driver I Never Met, aka “Uninsured Driver who fled scene,” may that freeway accident make you the most cautious driver in all of North Texas. Drive safely. Drive smartly. 
I’m figuring you’re a young guy who didn’t know that you needed to pull over, stop and swap insurance info. What really makes me happy is the thought that you drove stray home and when you got there, your momma saw what you’d done to her new car and she spanked you until you cried snot-slinging tears. Wait, isn’t that a 20th century reaction?
OK, there’s this: You should know that I’m going to get a novel out of our encounter because I think you may have been a space alien trying to blend in with earthlings who weave behind the wheel. Cue the spooky music. And stay in your lane, putz.

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