DOGS, CATS, ADOPTIONS, RESCUES AND WHAT THE COYOTE DOES...

EDITION OF WED/THUR/FRI NOV. 17-18-19, 2021 [PetPowellPress] Let’s get this out of the way right now: “Coyote urine.” That oughta hold you in suspense for a while. Now, we move on.
WE BEGIN WITH A CAT
CALLED SWEET PEA
Looking at Sweet Pea’s face "mask" you almost think she might have a theatrical background, perhaps starring in an all-cat version of Phantom of the Opera.
The 4 1/2-year-old girl is #41747650 at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control — she came in on Nov. 13 and is among the many dogs and cats awaiting homes there. You can see more of them by clicking HERE.
This girl is described as “large” and also as available to be displayed at PetSmart — and that means she might just be a sweet cuddly cat.
[LARRY ASIDE: Her name is a big hint, I suspect. Cats make good companions, if you are a human worthy of cat companionship. We have cats at readlarrypowell.com. Not one is named “Sweet Pea.” Yet.]
SOME DOGS THAT NEED
SOME DOG-LOVIN’ RESCUE…
Animals are in shelters all over the metrosprawl. Some shelters have public relations systems, organized volunteers and dedicated “friends.” Not always the case with smaller shelters.
That brings us to 4-Legged Helpers and the latest email sent by the non-profit. [LARRY ASIDE: The note from the Helpers is full of animals including the lop-eared cat Sebastian, who we’ve posted so frequently my cats are starting to think he’s a relative. I love Sebastian’s photo — he’s on the Helpers FACEBOOK PAGE HERE with lots of other dogs and a few cats. If you want to ask about any of these animals, or if you want to volunteer to help the Helpers or you want to donate or be a driver or just say “Thank you for loving the animals,” call or text 214-949-2726 or email [email protected].

Now, these two dogs are an interesting case (that's just one, Blake, on the left). They’re in the Ferris shelter where they were “found out and about by a kind person who was extremely worried about them.” Where exactly? “Known dumping area out in the rural county area surrounding Ferris,” the Helpers’ note reads. Both are adorable and “best buddies.”
 Blake appears to be a Lab mix. Josh, as you may suspect by a single glance at his handsome face, is a Beagle mix. 

This guy Robby is in the care of an animal control unit under contract with Denton County. (So, yes, your best way to ask about him is via the Friends.). 
Robby’s a neutered Bulldog mix available right now. He’s heartworm negative. How’s that for good news.
And the Helpers say, “Robby is just as sweet and as cute as can be. Only 10 months old and so HAPPY and adorable. LOVES to CUDDLE - cutest thing ever. Great with other dogs, kids, and absolutely everyone!!!.”
This able-to-stretch-out-and-relax girl is KayDee. She’s in the same spot as Robby. No kin. KayDee is described as a “bulldog mix” who is “absolutely ADORABLE. LOVES, LOVES, LOVES all people - all other dogs. She is cute as can be. Approximately 2 years old. She would make a perfect companion for someone with other dogs due to her being such a good little girl and loving to play. She is only 40 pounds and a wonderful, sweet, amazing little girl. Very affectionate.”
AND THEN THERE’S POPPY,
THE PUREBRED LAB GIRL
This comes to us from Gail Whelan, longtime animal rescuer and founder of the Companion-Animal Network.
Gail reports that Poppy is 6 and weighs 88 pounds. Then Gail writes, “She is basically PERFECT.  She has been living with other dogs and CATS and is great with everyone!  She is spayed, current on all vaccinations and heartworm negative!!!!  Poppy STILL has the typical high energy of a Lab, so no couch potatoes for her!  She LOVES to play fetch and would be a tremendous complement to any home.  Poppy could stand to lose a few founds, but who doesn't? 
“She was not in a home where they were able to spend a lot of time with her, but she is EAGER and willing to please her people.  She is losing her home through no fault of her own.”
To ask about adopting Adorable Poppy, call Gail at 903-967-3226 or email [email protected]. 
A reminder from Gail and C-AN: “We are not limited by geography but are generally in the north Texas area.  We are looking for the RIGHT home and don't mind driving.  We bring our dogs to the prospective adopter's home so you are not required to travel.  There is not an adoption fee for Poppy, but an application must be completed and approved and, if adopted, a contract must be signed.”
MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE
MEET -YES! — ADORABLE ADOPTABLES
We’re going to start with Athena, a Mesquite stray whose bio has been created by the volunteer dog biographer Debra Chisholm.
 Athena (#49032507) came in as a stray on November 7. Debra writes, “She is microchipped and her owners were called but sadly they have not chosen to reclaim her.”
 The 2-year-old, 61-pound, already-spayed dog’s family tree indicates, via Debra’s scanner, that “she is a mixed breed with possibly Ridgeback and Belgian Malinois in the mix.”
The “outgoing and confident” girl is a “strong puller” when she on a leash. But she has been “well cared-for with a soft, velvety coat, nails clipped and no sign that she has been an outdoor dog.  She is athletic and enjoyed getting up and down on our play equipment.  She likes playing with stuffed toys.  She is friendly and affectionate.  Athena is energetic and lively and would seem well suited for an active person or family who would exercise and play with her.  There is a lot to like about this high-spirited girl so please help her out of our overcrowded shelter if you can.” Remember, use her ID 49032507 when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email at [email protected].
Reba is the 5-year-old, 84-pound, not spayed “spunky girl” who is “playful and lively” with a “calm, laid-back personality” Picked up by a Mesquite Animal services officer on November 10. 
“She is friendly and enjoys receiving attention,” Debra says. Didn’t show aggression when walked past the barking dogs in the shelter’s kennels. Her ID is #49055021 — use it when you contact the shelter (972-216-6283/[email protected]).
And this girl Gracie (#49060903) is a Terrier mix who earned this praise from Debra: “Precious sweetheart.”
 She came into the shelter on the 11th — a stray. Not spayed. Weighs 49 pounds is about 2.
“This girl is very uneasy in the shelter environment,” Debra writes. “She would not walk on a leash because of her anxiety and when an attempt was made to lead her through the bay she ‘pancaked’ from fear of the dogs barking at her.  She had to be carried to and from the yard.  She had her tail tucked when arriving in the yard for her photo shoot, but with some gentle TLC she quickly began to come out of her shell and that tail started to wag!  Gracie has a calm demeanor and is well-mannered.  She does not jump on you.  She stays very close and is a friendly, affectionate girl who wanted in my lap and gave kisses.  She is a very loving girl.  She just needs to be in a quiet home environment in order to blossom.  There was a couple in the yard and she went up to both the husband and wife, staying close and snuggling and seeming to plead with her eyes for them to take her home and give her a chance.  We will continue to work with her. … This girl will tug at your heartstrings with her sweetness.” Remember, use #49060903 when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email at [email protected].
See more dogs and cats in the Mesquite Animal Shelter by clicking on THIS LINK.
CONTEMPLATIONS
RAT TIP; SOAP OPERA
Let’s just get this over with: “coyote pee.” Yeah, probably never thought you’d read that today. But, there’s a reason. I was reading a neighborhood bulletin board from right here in our very own metrosprawl and a woman wrote about a “rat infestation” in her home and neighborhood. She said the first company called for help said they’d rid her of the rats for $9,000. That’s a lot of dollars per rat - or maybe not. Depends on the number of rats. Anyway, another company didn’t charge that much and, as the woman wrote, “The Battle of the Rats” is underway. This inspired a lot of people to offer tips for ridding the house of rats. My favorite was this: “Coyote pee is an amazing thing. U will not be disappointed. Go to the feed store.” What that answer did was make me wonder right away, “How do you get the coyotes to pee in the bottle?” Then, I thought, “There’s room in rural areas and nature preserves to set up coyote urinals so the fellows can just walk up and hike a coyote leg.” Surely there’s no mad scientists’ lab somewhere that has coyotes locked up in labs where they get all they want to drink and a place to “go,” too. Good luck with the rats. And, of course, now and then a colony of feral cats can come in handy. But, then, people just bitch about the cats once the rats are gone. …
Did you see the video of a deer seeking shelter in a Michigan church on the first day of the state’s hunting season? Here’s a link to the CBS report. Be nice if people would quit shooting each other and other animals, too. Kind of think there’s already been too much killin’ on this planet. …
That’s all I’ve got for contemplations. The coyote pee threw me off.
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