IN THIS EDITION WE CELEBRATE AN EVENT; WE ALSO SEEK SOME HELP FOR ANIMALS

EDITION OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 [PetPowellPress] You know how happy news can be so sweet? We’ve got some sweetness for this edition. Hint? Easter Seaboard Bureau. A winter event to put on a calendar. 

We’ll explain that photograph in a moment. First we’re going to make sure people have opportunities to create happiness for the rescuers and the rescued.
THERE’S THIS DOG COCO
WHO LANDED BADLY IN BURNS FLAT
We’ve written before about resolute rescuer Terry Lynn Fisher’s habit of running into unexpected challenges with animals in and around Burns Flat, Okla. See Coco, lounging in bed? There’s a reason.
Terry Lynn explains that Coco’s human “reached out to me yesterday [Wednesday] and I waited until I could speak to the vet today. Coco is a 5-month-old Black Lab.

“Two nights ago Coco jumped out of the [not moving] truck’s window and, sadly, broke his femur.”

The dog’s vet called Terry Lynn Thursday morning and said Coco will need surgery that inserts a rod into the broken leg.
 Terry Lynn reports “his owner cannot afford  that surgery so he reached out to me.”

Coco lives in a town about 90 minutes away from Burns Flat and the vet [Meadow Brook Animal Hospital in Lawton] is someone “I’ve never dealt with but comes highly recommended. They require payment upfront. The owner wanted to do a Go-Fund-Me but, as everybody that’s ever done one knows, that could take a while to raise that money.
“The vet quoted me just under $2000. They will not do the surgery until the biggest part of that payment is made to them.”

Coco has been sent home to wait and Terry Lynn notes, “With it being a broken bone, time is very important to get started on this.  I am asking if anybody can help with this surgery please let me know ASAP. The vet said there should be a full recovery for this is a young healthy dog.”

Email Terry Lynn at [email protected]. Her PayPal is [email protected]. And you can arrange to donate with Meadow Wood Animal Hospital by calling 580-353-0344 and tell the vet the donation is “For Coco’s Leg Surgery.” Terry Lynn asks that donors contact her so she can keep up with the money collected vs. the money needed.
[LARRY ASIDE: As a veteran dweller with dogs, I’ve spent a lifetime being surprised by what dogs will do and try to do. Surprised! And, this ASIDE is dedicated to all dogs who will surprise their humans by doing something they’ve never done before. Jump out of a truck; jump into a truck; run out a door; run through a door. Etc. Humans, pay attention and prepare for the unexpected.]
HERE’S A CODE RED RETRIEVER
AND ANOTHER DOG STILL WAITING
These dogs are in two different places. We’ll start with Larry, the Code Red Lab in the Glenn Heights Animal Shelter. We learned about him and Wilson in Denton County from Laura Macias, our tipster from 4-Legged Helpers.
Larry’s 11 months old and was brought to the shelter “by someone who could no longer care for him.” We’ve featured him before — months ago. His loss of a home wasn’t his fault, you may recall. The surrendering person said, according to the bio, “their living situation had changed. He is a gentle, sweet soul and so desperately needs someone. He loves other dogs and is very good with them, according to the shelter … Very much loves people, too….”
Meanwhile, on the northern/opposite side of Dallas from south-side Glenn Heights, there is a Denton County “private animal control” that is currently hosting Wilson, described as “the sweetest 70-pound Bulldog mix ever.” He’s 5 or 6 years old, “completely adores people including all children.” And he likes to explore new surroundings, enjoys toys and likes to “hang out by your side,” his bio says. It also says he probably should be the only dog in the home. As you can see, he knows how to stand and pose and how to sit and pose. 

To help either of these dogs, both of these dogs or any dog in the spotlight of 4-Legged Helpers, call or text Laura at 214-949-2726 or email [email protected].

MEANWHILE, A HANDSOME DOG
& SOME BEAUTS IN MESQUITE
How about the matinee idol looks on this “very handsome mixed-breed boy, Cade (#49577663). Mesquite volunteer dog biographer Debra Chisholm says the Dog Scanner app “suggests Jindo and Siberian husky in the mix.” He’s about a year old and weighs 53 pounds. She writes, “He has such an amiable nature and a tail that wags nearly constantly.  He has the most beautiful blue/gray eyes.  He walks nicely on a leash and when walked through the bay he did not react to any of the dogs.  It's a good idea to ask the shelter staff for a dog test though.  He knows the sit command and will sit for treats, taking them gently.  He isn't interested in balls or toys.  He is friendly and stays close.  He has a moderate energy level and does not jump on you.  Cade is just an all-around great guy who would doubtless make a wonderful companion.  Huskies need an 8 ft secured fence, to live indoors in a home (NO apartments), and with a yard they can run and play in.  They also need ‘enrichment’.” 

To ask about Cade, use his shelter ID # 49577663 when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email at [email protected].
Those are also the contact points for these two dogs.
 Jake (#49512238) is a 5-year-old, 56-pound mix picked up as a stray on Feb. 9. He’s “lively and energetic…with an outgoing and confident personality.” He may jump on his human (excited dog!) but he’ll also sit and take treats gently. Walks fine on a leash, Debra reports, adding “Jake is friendly and has a sweet nature.”
Big Man (#49362968) is a mixed breed who was surrendered to the shelter on January 6 because his human was coping with an illness in the family. Two-year-old Big Man, 54 pounds, had been with the family since he was a puppy. And, Debra writes, “Doubtless, Big Man does not understand why he has been left at a city shelter.” Low-key personality, well-mannered, calm and gentle, his bio reads. Walks “beautifully on a leash” and there’s this assessment from Debra: “He was quite nervous and uneasy at the shelter at first, but has gotten acclimated and has adjusted. He is one of my all-time favorites and I feel he would make a wonderful companion.”
Read more about these animals and see more dogs and a clowder of cats by clicking on the Mesquite Shelter link HERE.
Among the cats is this small 5-year-old fellow (#49523468) with a cat name previously unseen by anyone here at readlarrypowell. com. Mr. Mistoffelees. He came into the shelter on Ground Hog Day — don’t know if there’s a connection to shadows or the sun that day. Oh, wait, research shows me (thank you, Wikipedia!) that this cat's name is known! The character appears in both T.S. Elliot’s 1939 book of feline poetry, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical Cats. Never read the book. Have not seen the stage musical. Have seen the first 2 or 3 minutes of the movie Cats. Interpret that last sentence as you wish. Have many friends who are cats -- expert cats with genuine cat movements.
CONTEMPLATION
A NOTE ABOUT GOOD NEWS
The folks in our Eastern Seaboard Bureau have been smiling for a week. Why? That photo is a big hint! 
This Contemplation is one of celebration. Specifically, we’re celebrating the arrival of, potentially, the future Eastern Seaboard Bureau intern for the pro-animal website readlarry- powell.com.
That’s her in the Valentine’s Day shirt on the 14th! That little girl is Waylon Love Achille. Her grandfather, Andy Fisher, our Eastern Seaboard Bureau Chief, described her as “7 pounds, 7.5 ounces of miracle.”
Andy’s a pretty sharp fellow — veteran print and broadcast journalist — and he noted this about Waylon’s arrival (a week ago this very Friday at 8:09 a.m.). Andy explained that not only did wonderful Waylon arrive on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, but she “emerged into this world” on “2/11/22 — multiply the day by the month and you get the year!”
This baby is the first grandchild of Annie and Andy. 
Of course we’re going to mention the parents of the beautiful baby Waylon Love Achille!

What? Her names? Andy explained that “Waylon” is linked to an old Irish expression meaning “Land by the road” and “Love” is in honor of “Love Park” in her home town of Philadelphia.” And Achille, Andy notes, is pronounced “a-sheel”—a French pronunciation of an Italian name.”

Mom is Celina Meehan and dad is Annie’s older son Tim Achille. (Tim’s younger brother is Ian, the young pharmacist who lives with mom Annie and Andy at Indian Lake in Denville — he has the honor of being Waylon’s Uncle Ian.) That’s Waylon enjoying listening to Daddy’s heartbeat — she’s all bundled up and, clearly, is already “Daddy’s Girl.” Already “Mommy’s Girl,” too.

“Life looks like an adventure for the little girl,” first-time Grandpa Andy writes. “Both of her parents are competition-grade skateboarders; her dad an artist of a carpenter and her mom an arborist who rides bucket trucks into the trees. Her grandma (who wants to be called Mamo, the Irish-language equivalent of Grandma, and I'll be Daideo) is an accomplished Pickleball player. Next stop, the Olympics?”
And we know that animals run in the Andy/Annie family. When Waylon went home this week, she was greeted by three cats and a “Chihua-wiener” named “Dinklelman.”
Back to grandparental names: Andy writes, “There's an accent mark over the "o" in “Mamo’," so the last syllable gets stressed -- mam-OH And "daideo" is DAD-joh. The Irish purists … say there's no connection to ‘Daddy-o,’ but I'm not convinced.”
And there’s our Contemplation regarding the arrival and adoration of Waylon Love Achille, a little girl whose pending arrival was celebrated months ago at this “gender reveal” event! 

Readlarrypowell.com holds firm to the opinion that birth of a baby always makes the planet a little bit nicer. They’re so small, so dear, so in awe of the world. Kind of like innocent little role models for all of us grownups.
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