IN THE ERA OF CROWDED SHELTERS, WE HAVE SOME AVAILABLE ANGELS....

EDITION OF MONDAY/TUESDAY, JUNE 13-14, 2022 [PetPowellPress] Ah, Summer -- and it's only Spring.. I checked the Holiday Insights website and June is both National Adopt A Cat Month and National Accordion Awareness Month. If you have adopted a cat who plays the accordion, please let me know.
I have a dog who plays drums and is looking for weekend gigs. Now, let’s move on. 

THREE DOGS READY TO GO
AFTER GETTING SOME BREAKS
We got the news on these three dogs from Mary Sullivan at SoS Fosters For Pets In Need. So, she’s the person to contact at msully2011@gmail. com.
I mentioned that early in case you want to just go ahead and step-up for one of these or more.

Blake has a story that clearly involves human failure at some point and rescue because of human success after the challenges. Mary writes that “this sweet Pittie … was found with a rope knotted tightly around his neck and a head injury.  He’s healthy now and he’s one of the BEST dogs we’ve ever had in rescue.  Loves every person and every dog he encounters!  Happy and playful, but very much a snuggler, too.  About 18 months old and 48 lbs.  Needs a foster or forever home please!”
That brings us to Koba the Boxer Mix and Lovebug the”kind of a Heinz 57 mix.” Mary say that “Koba and Lovebug had been living in a homeless encampment in Dallas before they got to us. With all they’ve been through it’s amazing how sweet they are. 
Koba, about 6 years old and 67 pounds, is described as needing a “foster or forever home.” He’s “affectionate and gentle with people and good with other large dogs when properly introduced.  Moderate energy and does well on a leash and in the car.”

And Lovebug, the “kind a of Heinz-57 mix – may be some Shepherd but only 37 lbs.  About 7 years old.  Just a darling girl – great with people and other dogs!  She was brought to us after being found running along the side of NW Hwy.  Unfortunately, she’s HW+ - we’re prepared to treat her but need a MEDICAL FOSTER to help her get through the treatment.  We can supply everything a foster might need.”
Once again, tht email is [email protected].
A QUARTET OF CANINES
WAITING IN MESQUITE
AND ONE BIG CAT, TOO
From our contacts at the Mesquite Animal Services Shelter, we learn of four dogs waiting in the facility, generally regarded these days as “critically overcrowded.” So, yeah, animals need safely OUT.
First, our tipster, the volunteer dog biographer Debra Chisholm introduces us to Higgins. He’s a “Siberian Husky mix who arrived on 6/9 … as a stray.  Higgins weighs 53 pounds, is approximately 3 years old and is not neutered.  This friendly and sweet-natured fellow enjoys attention--being petted and loved on.  He is well-mannered, calm and gentle and seems compliant.  He does not jump on you.  He does not seem to know any commands and wasn't interested in toys or balls.  Higgins does quite nicely on a leash and he did not show any aggression when I walked him past other dogs.  He was quite interested in and curious about the smells in the yard. … He was mildly interested in treats which he took gently.” He’s #50393739 at the shelter — use that ID when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email at [email protected].  (Standard procedure for all these dogs.
This girl is Gabby, a “mixed breed who was abandoned and brought to the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 6/7,” Debra writes. “ Gabby is approx 10 months old, weighs 33 pounds and is not spayed.  She has a great personality--frisky and perky, playful (likes squeaky toys), is friendly and has an amiable nature.  She even likes to play fetch.  She knows the sit command and likes treats which she takes gently.  She does great on a leash and when I walked her past other dogs she did not seem unfriendly.  In fact she jumped back in fear at a few dogs who barked at her.  Her owner has obviously worked with her and yet she has found herself at a city shelter.  This is one terrific pup who would make some person or family a wonderful pet.” Gabby is #50368532.
Then, about this dog, Debra writes, “Wow, this very handsome, nearly full-blooded (according to my Dog Scanner app) Chocolate Lab/Retriever is Coco.”

He came in as a stray on June 7 — he’s about a year old, weighs 67 pounds and isn’t neutered. Debra says “He's got it all! Coco walks beautifully on a leash.  When I walked him through the bay he didn't respond in an unfriendly manner toward the other dogs.  He went to the potty when I took to the yard for his photo shoot so is possibly house trained.  He knows the sit command.  Coco enjoys chasing tennis balls, but doesn't return them.  He seems to be a bright boy, so doubtless he could easily  be taught to fetch. He enjoyed running and playing in the yard, even though it was very hot.  He is a fun-loving, outgoing and confident youngster.  He is spunky and energetic but not hyper.  He is playful, friendly and has a sweet nature. … He is available and with the critically overcrowded nature of our shelter, he would be happy to leave with a responsible and committed adopter or rescue.” Coco is #50372517.
And Hope is a 4-year-old, 43-pound mixed-breed “precious sweetheart” who came in as a stray on June 2. “Her ribs are showing so putting on a few more pounds would make her healthier-looking.  She has a mellow and laid-back personality.  Though her tail wags a lot, she is a bit tentative, cautious and timid.  She is friendly and though she didn't jump on me, she put her paws on my stomach and looked into my eyes seeming to communicate that she wanted to be my friend.  She walks well on a leash and when I led her past other kennels, even those with dogs who barked at her she did not show any aggression.  She does not seem to know any commands.  She wasn't interested in playing with toys or balls.  Her main interest seemed to be the acquiring of Pupperoni treats, which she takes gently.  Even though she did not respond to the sit command, she did sit when she wanted another treat.  Smart dog!  She appears to have recently had a litter.  This little gal captured my heart and you wouldn't have to spend much time with her yourself to feel the same.” She’s #50335887.
You can see more animals in the crowded Mesquite Shelter by clicking on THIS LINK.
The shelter has a bunch of kittens — a busload, truckload, boatload? The adult cats include this 4-year-old fellow Milo (#48498400). He came in on March 18. Might be a good cat to lounge around your house.
OH, BOY, HERE’S A REAL GEM
OF A STORY ABOUT A DOG….
This is really something. Showed up on a neighborhood bulletin board in the White Lake Hills section of Fort Worth. 
A woman named Adriane wrote and update on this wandering dog Bree. How do we know her name? Read on and if you’re familiar with human behavior, you won’t be surprised. 
Adriane's note explained, “She showed up wearing a diaper and was attached to a purse strap.” That was a couple of weeks ago. She’s still with the family that took her in. 
The Mom in the rescue house (already has a dog) wrote that “she’s still with us and we cannot keep her. My son tried to take her to a shelter in Crowley because they typically hang onto their animals until they’re adopted. They couldn’t take her but they scanned her chip.

“Unfortunately, she may have been neglected. My son contacted the owner. It turns out that she was a gift to the girlfriend. They broke up, girlfriend left her, changed her number, and the boyfriend didn’t want the dog. I don’t want to send her to a shelter. If anyone is looking for a sweet older dog that is calm, well behaved, and is obedient, this is your girl. Just a note, she was dominant with my son’s dog, but she is still a puppy so it wasn’t too surprising. Anyhow, let me know if you’re interested. Her name is Bree.” 
Yep, “Bree” on the chip info. Dumped by inattention. Isn’t that so darned sweet? Romantic, ain’t it.

CONTEMPLATIONS

ONE MORE FORT WORTH TALE
You know how whenever hot weather is coming to Texas, animal advocates advise everybody to protect their animals from the temperatures, the hot sidewalks and streets, anything that’ll damage sensitive eyes, skin, noses, paws, etc. While looking at the story about Bree, we also found this report from the neighborhood.
 Makes me want to Contemplate whether we can do more to remind people to protect their animals — maybe we can remind them when we remind them “Spay & Neuter.” Yeah, that works all the time.
 Here’s report that goes with this photo. Over the weekend the “Mom” reported, “Loaded up late yesterday afternoon by my daughter. It couldn't walk due to burnt feet. It spent the night being washed down with cold water then meds applied to feet. Not neutered, not chipped, no collar. Absolutely precious jewel. I will be monitoring its journey. It appears nobody is looking for it on social media. He's a middle-aged male.unfortunately I wasn't able to keep him. This afternoon he was taken to Martin Street Shelter (FWACC) ID# 50411273.” He hasn’t shown up on the Fort Worth Animal Care & Control listings HERE. But maybe someone claimed him already. In the meantime, protect paws and keep everybody wearing a natural fur coat safe from the miserable heat.
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