FOR THIS EDITION: CHARITABLE NOTIONS, DOGS HANDED OFF, ORION THE CAT, OTHER NOTES AND MUSIC, TOO. FEELIN' GROOVY?

EDITION OF THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2022 [PetPowellPress] Welcome to this edition. Today’s topics will be varied and, of course, if you’re reading this on Thursday morning, there’s a chance that I won Lotto Texas in the Wednesday night drawing. There’s also similar likelihood that I’ll get called up to pitch for the Texas Rangers. 
Oh, yeah, we have a dog today (that's Willow) who loves office supplies — read on to learn how Mesquite Animal Services discovered this cute aspect to a dog’s life! 
In Contemplations, we’ll address a very certain anxiety that may affect some rescuers and fosters. First, there are these items.
STRAP ON THE WALKING SHOES
TO HELP GAP’S PAW CROWD
Pack of dogs. Clowder of cats. A footprint of charity walkers — that’s the summary for Saturday. Big footprint, too.
As you can see in that poster (click on it to expand it), The Trinity GAP Walk-a-Thon is Saturday. And it has been moved from a junior high site back to it’s original and traditional location, Trinity High School at 500 N. Industrial Blvd in Euless.
It’s from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday and its theme is “Walk For Life.” Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Read more about the event at trinitygaprescue.org. 
Trinity GAP Rescue uses its funds to support animals that need help, such as these two animals currently in the care of the long-time partners, the Euless Animal Shelter and GAP Rescue. 
That dog is 3-month-old Widdle, believed to be a hound/Boxer mix. He’s in a foster home and likes to play with the big dog. He’s crate-trained and working on being house-trained and sleeps with the fosters humans, according to his bio. Go to trinitygaprescue.org to see Widdle and to see this next special Euless critter.
This cat is year-old and healthy and vaccinated Orion. He’s named for the “hunter Orion who was ‘the most handsome of men’ in Greek mythology. … His beautiful buff colored coat is thick and soft, and his personality is warm and friendly. He is affectionate, playful, energetic, and loves attention. His favorite toy is the string kind, but is open to playing with all of the toys. He loves his treats and soft cuddles.” Orion is at the shelter ($5 adoption fee) at 1517 Westpark Way, Euless. He’s #21474. Call the shelter at 817-584-1594 to ask about Widdle and/or Orion. And enjoy that walk on Saturday morning. Remember, it’s a “Walk For Life.”
NOW, HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY
TO HELP AN ENTIRE LITTER
Maybe the help for these mommy-less puppies -- all girls! -- will arrive one puppy at a time or perhaps in one sweeping gesture from a rescue group. We heard about these babies from 4-Legged Helpers. 
Our tipster Laura Macias reports, “They were given to a friend who has a sanctuary and mom has been taken care of, she said. So, just the puppies.” They are currently in the “Jacksboro area.” 
While these 5- or 6-week-old Aussie Shepherd mix pups “have no mommy and desperately need a 501c3 rescue or foster,” you can help them by getting in touch with 4-Legged Helpers.  
Call or text 214-949-2726 or email cat_girl_71@yahoo.com.
THE QUILT IS WAITING
FOR THE LUCKY WINNER….
Our pal Sydney Busch of Friends of the Animals at Cedar Creek Lake gives craftsworker Paula Swope credit as the person who “lovingly created this very cool blanket.”

And now, it’s being readied for raffling on Tuesday May 3 at the Friends of the Animals Spay/Neuter Clinic in Gun Barrel City. As you may recall, the Friends operate the worlds most successful spay/neuter clinic in Gun Barrel City, Texas. About 90 minutes southeast of Dallas — take US -175 from Dallas and about an hour and 10 minutes later -- unless you're some kind of Dallas Freeway Leadfoot --  you’ll roll into Gun Barrel City.
 The Clinic is where you can buy raffle tickets for this Paula Swope Blanket with the cute animal theme. It’ll be raffled at noon on Tuesday May 3. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, Sydney says. 
You can buy them on Tuesdays from 6 a.m. to “4-ish,” she writes. That’s when the clinic and the professionals and the volunteers are busy with the animals. Got questions about buying tickets, email sydney@friendsoftheanimals.org.
MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE,
ANIMALS WAIT — FOR YOU?
These animals are in the Mesquite Animal Shelter and the weekend is coming, so, if you know someone who loves animals and has a wonderful home for them, pass on the photos and the info.
First, there’s this “cute pup” named Storm. And get this: Mesquite volunteer dog biographer Debra Chisholm reports Storm is “a mixed breed (Dog Scanner app suggests Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Louisiana Catahoula Leopard in the mix) who arrived as a stray on 4/12 at the Mesquite Animal Shelter. Owner was contacted and has opted to not reclaim her.” [LARRY ASIDE: You know how dogs handle rejection? By being loved by someone who has a heart. That’s our theory.]

 Year-old Storm weighs 52 pounds and “is spayed.  She is a lively pup--very high-spirited, fun-loving, life of the party kind of girl.  She loves toys and during the photo shoot would go continually to the toy box, select a toy, play with it for a bit and then go back for another.  She entertained herself (and me!) with her fun with toys.  She is good on a leash.  She takes treats gently and will sit for them.  Storm is a sweet, playful, spunky, friendly girl with a confident and outgoing personality.” 
To ask about Storm, use her ID #49875405 when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email rescues@cityofmesquite.com.

Debra says her Dog Scanner App suggests this handsome guy Lenny is a mix with, among the breeds, "Belgian Shepherd Dog and Carolina Dog.” He arrived as a stray on the 14th. And he’s a 3-year-old, 58-pound, not-neutered adorable guy. Debra’s bio reads, “This boy so thoroughly enjoyed scouting out the yard and was very attentive to activity and noises in the parking lot as well. In fact, he was so focused on these that he did not seem very interested in interacting with me.  He didn't care about chasing balls, playing with toys or taking treats.  He also doesn't seem to know any commands.  Lenny is good on a leash.” He’s #49976099 — use it to help the shelter ID him when you call 972-216-6283 or email rescues@cityofmesquite.com.  
Willow (#49937088) arrived as a stray on the 8th — she’s about 8 months old and weighs 46 pounds. And Debra reports, “Upon arrival, this youngster was so frightened that she would shake constantly and was almost at the point of being shut down.  However, as staff and volunteers have worked with her, she has made progress and will now walk on a leash rather than having to be carried.  Because the noise and commotion of the other dogs in the bay seemed to add to her stress level, Willow is now enjoying the quiet solitude of a staff member's office and this has seemed to help her sense of well-being.  In case you notice some suspicious blue substance on her, the reason is because the first night she was in an office she got into some office supplies, including a blue ink pen.  After that she was placed in a roomy crate at night!”

Debra adds that Willow is expected to “relax and open up” with the help of staffers. And, “She is so sweet and has plenty of potential but will need an adopter or rescue foster who will be patient working with her.” 

To ask about any of these dogs, use their ID numbers when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email rescues@ cityofmesquite. com.
 Go to this LINK to see more dogs and cats in the Mesquite shelter. And we’ve mentioned this guy Milo before — he’s #48498400 and he’s been in the shelter since March 18. He’s approaching 4 years old and he’s large and he’s currently in the Mesquite Shelter’s “Conference Room.” [LARRY ASIDE: I think he has an executive look about him, doesn’t he! He appears to be listening very intently to a visitor explaining how treasured executive cats are in their home. Pretty sure that’s what’s going on.]
CONTEMPLATIONS
CAT LITTER PANIC; FEELIN’ GROOVY?

People who foster cats and kittens and rescue them by the heartful can understand this question: “Ever been in a cat litter panic?” It’s a medical condition. “Cat Litter Panic.” Mental anguish. You wake up on “litter day” and discover you are one bag short of the necessary number. How does one find relief? First, you vigorously curse the supply chain problems — then you settle down and think, “I’ll do one more search.”
 Then you go into the garage and discover that a box obscured by the lawnmower does not hold books from a previous house, but is, mercifully, a month-old, forgotten delivery of two large bags of litter. I was never so happy to see a bag of litter. No hurried drive to a store! Just a relaxing moment of deciding to organize the garage. But what is the appropriate reaction? One shouts, “Hallelujah! Litter Miracle!” and moves along with the chore — sans anxiety. …
So, I needed an upbeat tune to close this edition. I have two favorite versions of The 59th Street Bridge Song, aka Feelin’ Groovy. One is by Harper’s Bizarre, described as an “American sunshine pop band of the 1960s.” Here’s Harper’s Bizarre’s 1967 version. (It’s in the 1968 Peter Sellers film I Love You Alice B. Toklas.)
And here’s THE version by the guy who wrote it, Paul Simon, with his legendary singing partner Art Garfunkel. Click HERE to enjoy the original version from 1966. If you click and nothing happens, then try again — maybe you should slow down, you’re movin’ too fast. Got to make the clickin' last. (Ah, the old days…} Google 'em if my coding betrays us.
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