EDITION OF MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021 [PetPowellPress] Here it is the dadgumed middle of March and the future looks like springtime. Is that a positive assessment? Heck, yes.
WARMING
By Inky
Winter has vanished
and warm spring’s so near
Humans 'n' dogs walk now
without freezing either’s rear.
— Inky, The Cocker Laureaute of Texas (Approx 1997-2013).
[FYI: The Old Farmer’s Almanac says Spring arrives in our time zone at 4:37 a.m. CDT Saturday, March 20. Still time for another blizzard before temps hit the 90s.]
A FELINE VIEW
By The Senator
Cats enjoy the spring
and we also like our leaps
but we do not like weather
that soaks us to our bleeps.
[Poet of the Upper House, The Senator, quoting from a justification passage in his bill calling for the purchase of umbrellas, galoshes and raincoats for all cats enrolled at the university level in the studies of political science, history and feline psychology. The bill is introduced annually.]
IMPALA AND SCREECH, RELATED
ONLY BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES
[LARRY NOTE: Look, the time change fouls me up worse than having to take a pop quiz in junior high algebra. Now, that’s terrifying. So, that temporal confusion may explain why we have photos of animals with cars today. And maybe they just caught your eye.]
Impala is the name of this dog and also the name of this 1960 Chevrolet.
At the Mesquite Animal Services, you can get Impala the Dog and get better mileage in the 21st century. Impala the Dog is known for being able to reach “escape velocity.” Read on.
Our tipster Judi Brown, one of Mesquite’s volunteer dog biographers, reports that 2-year-old Impala, a Pittie girl, was surrendered to the shelter on March 11.
Why? Because she “escapes.”
Yep, smarter than the humans who put up the fence, I guess.
Judi says 52-pound Impala is “low to the ground” and often is photographed smiling. “She seems to be a very happy girl. She’s friendly, affectionate and wags her tail a lot. She’s very alert and explored the perimeter of the yard. She will need a secure fence. After she explored the yard she stayed close seeking attention. She looks up at you with her adoring eyes. She did her business as soon as she got out into the yard. … On the surrender form her previous owners stated that she was raised with other dogs but sometimes did not get along with them. Therefore further dog testing is suggested. They also said she does not like cats. She was an indoor/outdoor dog. They stated she really loves to snuggle and cuddle up. They also said she’s sometimes afraid of men. She was raised with young children.” Impala is #46882708 at the shelter.
That brings us to Screech, a 4-year-old, 58-pound (but needs more “groceries”), gray and white terrier who came in as a stray on Feb. 9. Why in the shelter this long? “No fault of his own,” Judi says. “He’s been in quarantine being treated for sarcoptic mange. He has been back to the vet and been given a clean bill of health! Some lucky family now has the
opportunity to adopt this sweet boy. Just look at his face and into his eyes and you can just tell he’s gentle and sweet! He’s friendly, affectionate, and his tail wags constantly. The extra bonus is that he gives kisses generously. He’s alert and explored the laundry room but for the most part stayed close wanting extra attention. He loved having his ears scratched. … Sometimes when I was walking him he had a strong pull but then other times he chose to walk right alongside me. He likes toys and got some out of the toybox and entertained himself with them. He appears to particularly like squeaky toys! I just can’t say enough about Screech. In spite of the fact that he’s been at the shelter for
so long he’s managed to maintain a good attitude. His personality shines.” He’s #46621204 at Mesquite.
Use the ID numbers when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email rescues@cityofmesquite.com.
[LARRY ASIDE: That Chevy Vega? I had two of 'em in the early '70s. Why do
they fit into this appeal for Screech? Because both of them screeched to an untimely and expensive halt. Screech the Dog is a much better bargain.]
See more Mesquite animals at THIS SITE .
That’s dogs and cats. The cats include this Tabby with the quite regal golden appearance on her M. She’s 3 years old and in the Cat Room. Someone knows her name, surely, but for now she’s #46894634.
AND THIS IS DAN,
RESCUE-ONLY COLLIE MIX
Oh, my, why? Seems to possibly have a low-growl problems. Needs socialization, apparently.
He is “urgent at Arlington Shelter,” the appeal for Dan read.
The tip on Dan the Handsome Dog, from Jennifer Sellers, says he’s a Collie mix who was picked up as a stray on Feb. 26. He’s about a year-and-a-half old and weighs 37 pounds. In the dog-to-dog test, as they call it, he offered up a “low growl, stiff body, lip-licking. Tested with multiple dogs; same reactions.”
But, then there’s this: “SHELTER BEHAVIOR NOTES: Greets staff at front of shelter. Relaxed boy’ jumps up for petting; jumps in a keen loose manner.”
So, there you go. Dan’s probably good with humans; a work-in-progress with dogs. Handsome boy for someone’s home. Dan is #45716842. To rescue: email NSanimalrescue@arlingtontx.gov; call 817-459-5898.
Here’s a LINK to Arlington Animal Services and the dogs and cats on the roster for tagging and adoption.
FLETCHER, FASCINATED BY GEESE,
NEEDS TO FLOCK WITH HUMANS
This 5-month-old, 25-pound Lab mix Fletcher been living the good life since his rescue and being nurtured by the Companion Animal Network.
He understands happiness, patience and tail-wagging joie de vivre. [And doesn’t that make all you humans just a little bit envious!]
A note from CAN’s Gail Whelan says interest in this guy has been light. Inexplicably.
The bio on PetFinder reads, “Fletcher continues to show how SMART he is! He will sit and watch the hawks in the area and was fascinated by the geese last week. He misses NOTHING! He is playing fetch and actually learning to ‘drop’ the ball! With patience, time and commitment, I think Fletcher will be an outstanding companion.
“Fletcher needs a family where someone is HOME most of the time. We are hoping to find someone who has raised a puppy before and has the commitment and ability to work with him on training and socialization. We want a family that will consider Fletcher a real part of the family.”
To offer to give Fletcher that family home and the adoration a dog fascinated by hawks and geese deserves, email can.adoptions@yahoo.com.
CONTEMPLATIONS
FOUND DOG, COW NOTE, LENA’S WEATHER
A lady named Sonya wrote this on nextdoor and I thought you hands-on rescuers, weary of the Nobody-claimed-me variety of found dogs, might enjoy the charm in this note and the result.
Sonya wrote, “Sweet doggy found. Just found this sweetie wandering around in front of my house, on Oakmont Lane, wearing a chain collar, but no tags. I can’t get a better pic yet, he/she won’t stop moving unless drinking water or leaning against my leg to be petted. Very friendly and sweet, but can’t keep her/him here for long. My three dogs are going berserk. (I think it’s a she, but not 100% positive till he/she can be still.)
Her human had been looking for her. Name is Molly and she’s adorable. "That's my dog, Molly," he wrote, "Where can I come get her?" And he did. The finder posted, "She has been taken home. What a great morning! I got to snuggle with a sweet little pup, and met a very nice neighbor, too. Y’all have a great day!"
DEAR BOVINE READERS, I really can’t pass this note up. As the human Dear Readers know, we have dogs and cats to cuddle at readlarrypowell.com. Now and then we’ll even cuddle other humans. But on Scott Simon’s NPR show (on KERA-90.1 FM locally) I heard a story that said people are coping in a divinely bovinely fashion. Here’s the key sentence during this pandemic: “More Americans are cuddling cows.” THAT STORY IS HERE. And I think you can read it or listen to it while cuddling a cow. Goat Yoga one year. Cow Cuddling the next. Can’t wait to see what happens in 2022. Horse Laughing, maybe.
Now we get back to the weather. As spring approaches on Saturday, do you find yourself paying more attention to the weather reports, perhaps wondering if you’ll hear a prediction of Miss Lena Horne’s big song HERE.
— Offer Forecasts or Cow Cuddle tips by clicking on ‘comment’ below or by emailing dallrp@aol.com and put Stampede For Affection in the subject line. —-
