AH, NOVEMBER: Where is Cody the Samoyed? Can people save other animals? GALT's Auction!

EDITION OF TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY NOV. 23-24, 2021 [PetPowellPress] Ah, the week marches on as if we had no reason to calmly, slowly, admiringly contemplate the joys and beauties of November. Take some time to stare at a tree. Look up at the November sky — day and night.
Consider the beauty of the moments. And ask yourself: Would this dog Porche Noel be a good Harry Potter in the all-canine sequel, Hairy Potter and The Sorcerer’s Yorkie? She really loves close-ups.
CODY, MISSING SINCE OCT. 17
IN GRAPEVINE BEAR CREEK AREA
For those not familiar with Grapevine, there is a park, Parr Park, that runs along the Bear Creek trail area. It is in that part of of the city that Cody, this handsome Samoyed, is believed to have vanished. We got the note about him Tuesday from his human, Tom Kendle of Grapevine. 
He sent this “missing” poster with his note (Click on it to make it grow). I think you can see his despair in the note he wrote: “I wish I didn't have to connect with you, but my dog Cody, a Samoyed, went missing early Sunday, October 17th. He was tracked into Parr Park by Pet Detective Bonnie Hale, but his scent was lost at Bear Creek (even with very low water (4-6" in the creek there). I've done about everything I can think of and that's been recommended on various lost dog websites.”
  So, there you have it folks. If you’ve seen this fellow Cody or know his whereabouts, get in touch with Tom as the number on the poster, 817-798-8038.
Tom also told me, "I know the whole neighborhood seems to be watching for him, as I get about one  'false alarm' a day.  From either his postings on Facebook or Nextdoor, he seems to have a kind of group that's following his story." 
After all this time, Tom says, "It's almost like the aliens beamed him up. Either that or someone picked him up, as that park is surrounded by huge expensive homes. And Cody, being the cute dog that he is, was probably thought to belong to a person in that area. Not knowing he traveled at least 1/2 mile to get there. Cody is very friendly, probably too friendly, so he'd probably go along with someone. But why that someone wouldn't take him to a shelter or a vet is beyond me."
Cody is not Tom's first Samoyed, so he  knows how they can be. He writes, "I remember when I first got a Samoyed, my first one Chewy. Because I was new to owning a dog (we had a poodle when I was a kid but that doesn't count), I went to the book store and got a book on Samoyeds.  In the first page of the book, the author wrote 'the Samoyed is a nomadic breed.'  I guess I'm finding it out the hard way now."
[LARRY NOTE: So, Dear Readers, pass this item around to people you know in Grapevine and other areas just in case Cody hitched a ride from someone who was just passing through the area. After all, sometimes a "found dog" winds up in a shelter in a city a long way from home. Could be the case.]
‘CRITICALLY URGENT’ —TWO WORDS
AN ANIMAL DOESN’T NEED TO HEAR
Yep, those are the words used by 4-Legged Helpers in their latest appeal to get help for several animals in shelters and in “foster” care in the Metrosprawl. Maybe all of these dogs and cats have donations to help them get into a safe place, we gather from reading the Helpers note.
The Helpers sent a note with dogs and cats and we immediately focused on this first girl, Sadie. She’s in the Bridgeport Animal Shelter northwest of Fort Worth and she is described as “very pregnant.”
So? Here’s the “so” part: The Helpers write, "Very pregnant and needs 501cd3 rescue and/or foster immediately. This shelter closes over the Thanksgiving Holiday and the ACO is out several days.”
You can call or text the Helpers at 214-949-2726 or email [email protected] to help Sadie (and dog below, Raven) and cats, and other dogs, etc. — the etc., meaning helping the people who are trying to help the animals.
 The Helpers report that Sadie “knows sit and is so very sweet and well behaved.  Only 43 pounds so she is a great little medium-size dog with dainty paws.  She is adorable, precious, and extremely loving.   Pics are from when there took her to the vet to get her checked out.  Note that she is heartworm negative and healthy!”

Beautiful Raven is a year-old, 52-pound Shepherd/Husky mix with “gorgeous blue eyes.” Her story reads, “She adores children (lived with toddler twins), all other dogs, and even kitty cats.  She is just as sweet as she is pretty!  Already fixed, fully vaccinated, and heartworm tested negative so she is completely healthy. She is a wonderful dog despite originally being with people that had not even named her.”
[LARRY NOTE: Yeah, that last sentence brought me to a screeching halt, too. Didn’t even name her? Sheesh.]
Here’s the deal: Use those contact points above to ask about helping Sadie and Raven. And go to the Helpers Facebook PAGE HERE to see more dogs, more cats, more donations that might make taking one of ‘em into your rescue group a little easier.

MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE
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CHECK OUT THE BEAUTIES
Dogs are like humans — you shouldn’t judge them by their looks. But, it helps, right?
All that silliness aside, look at this guy Maverick.
Our tipster, the volunteer Mesquite dog biographer Debra Chisholm reports that “attractive Bull Terrier” Maverick, about 2 and 52 pounds, came in as a stray on the 18th. How does a handsome dog like this become a stray?
Human wasn’t careful with gates? Burglar left a dog open? Dog can climb a fence? Someone dumped him and drove away — it happens. We just don’t know.
Debra’s bio says Maverick “seems to have boundless energy and is in nearly constant motion, except when he is sitting for treats, which he takes gently!  He's a delightful and fun-loving boy with places to go, people to see and things to do!  He's ready for adventure.... He has an outgoing and confident personality and I'm willing to bet he has never met a stranger. Maverick spied a dog in the parking lot outside the shelter yard and was so interested in the dog, seeming to want to play and be friends. … He does jump but mostly just up in the air and not as much on you.  This would be a good dog for an active person or family who would spend time training, exercising and playing with him.” Maverick is #49102977 at the shelter — you should use that number when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected] to ask about him.
That brings us to Debra’s next spotlight — and keep that contact info handy. This is Dakota, #49095575 at the shelter. 
Debra writes that the “handsome nearly purebred Siberian husky Dakota arrived on 11/17 as a stray … He weighs 65 pounds, is approx 1 1/2 years old and is not neutered.  He walks beautifully on a leash.  When I led him back and forth through the bay he did not react to the dogs who were barking at him.  He pottied outside.  Dakota spent much time scouting out the yard and was a bit standoffish, though not unfriendly, with me.  However, he's new to the shelter and will undoubtedly feel more comfortable and warm up to the staff and volunteers as time goes on.  He is a calm, gentle and well-mannered boy with a mellow personality.  He doesn't jump on you! He takes treats gently but does not know to sit for them.  He doesn't seem to know any commands and wasn't interested in toys or chasing balls.  He appears to have been taken care of nicely and even has a new Christmas collar on.  One wonders why his people have not reclaimed him.”
[LARRY ASIDE: Geezalou, surely someone already loves this dog!!! Where are they?]
Debra says that “due to the nature of Huskies, Dakota will need to have an 8-foot secured fence, to live indoors in a home, NO apartments, and with a yard he can run and play in.” 
Can you please help this boy out of our overfull shelter?  You can do so by networking or tagging at [email protected], typing in the subject line TAG, ID 49095575.  If you have additional questions please call 972-216-6283 or email at rescues@cityofmes- quite.com.
[LARRY FYI: Click on THIS LINK and you’ll see more dogs and cats available at the Mesquite Animal Shelter. While there are a lot of kittens, there are also adult cats at Mesquite. here’s a prime example: Margo (#48680952). She’s a little over 3 years old and a Tabby who is in the Cat Room at the shelter and has been there since SEPTEMBER 17 — that’s a while to be “in custody.” No idea how she came into the shelter, but you can bet your asparagus on Thanksgiving that she didn’t call Uber and arrange a ride to the front door.]
BIDDING’S OPEN FOR GALT’S
HOLIDAY FOR HOUNDS AUCTION
Yep, the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas is open for bidding business to help “build up some extra funds to cover our routine expenses and prepare for that next big unexpected need on the horizon.” 
You’ve seen how that can happen. The GALT folks wind up getting called in to rescue an unexpected dozen dogs from racing kennel or they get summoned somewhere to help with a cruelty case. [REGARDING CRUELTY CASES: We cite that great photo of Nick and Nora — she’s the one with pointy ears — a couple of pups rescued in a cruelty case in Paul’s Valley, Okla. The were just babies — puppies! — and, based on the company they were keeping, appeared to be Greyhound puppies.] GALT took them and they blossomed into these beautiful not-Greyhound dogs. They’re available through GALT. 

 We did find a Greyhound with a seasonal name among the availables at galtx.org. That’s Holly. She’s described as a “sweet, little lover-girl [who] thrives on one-on-one attention and craves affection from her people. When she sleeps (and she does sleep) she sleeps deeply. Except for occasionally digging through the garbage looking for treasure, she has excellent house manners. She also rides well in the car.” [LARRY ASIDE: That garbage line cracks me up.]
Back to the auction: You can see the items by clicking on THIS LINK. Among the items are pieces of art — There are “non-dog” items including “gift cards, vintage accessories, crystal and Dallas Symphony tickets.” 
One of those pieces of art is this fabulous dog coat — created and hand-made by the noted designer/artist Molly Jelic.

Go to galtx.org and you can see the pieces of living art that are the dogs in the care of the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas.
CONTEMPLATIONS
NOVEMBER, CAT-CON, DOG DUMP...
Is it too early to ask Santa to bring the Texas Rangers a stable and strong pitching staff, fielders with amazing range and arms and bats that work in every inning. Or is 2022 another traditional Texas Rangers Rebuilding Year — they oughta sell sweatshirts with that on ‘em. Wouldn’t even have to designate a year. …
Were you more comfortable in the era in which thieves stole the whole car or are you more comfortable in the era in which thieves just steal the catalytic converter? Is this just a big city situation? Do tractors have catalytic converters? Yeah, the world puzzles me sometimes. A story published in March says the “average” cat/converter (slang term) costs between $800 and $1,200 — does stealing one of those still qualify as a crime in Dallas County? Anybody know?

NOW HERE’S A CRIME that was witnessed by someone who wrote it about it. "Cindy" posted this Tuesday on a neighborhood bulletin board page for eastern Fort Worth. The author wrote, “To the jerk in the gray Chrysler with the red shirt, we saw you!! Police are involved and you’re on camera. May you rot in h%#l for throwing your poor terrified little dog out of your car on Rosehill. In case you’re interested, after trying to catch your little one for an hour, we had the assistance of an amazing Fort Worth police officer who came to our rescue. She was able to grab the baby after we corralled baby into a corner. You pos, karma is a beech.” Well, a person is inclined to remind “jerks” in general that abandoning an animal in this manner is against the law in Texas. As for Cindy’s final sentence — “You pos, karma is a beech,” we can only type, “Amen, unless you change, you POwhatever.”
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