MONDAY CHALLENGES: SIX PUPS, A GIRL NAMED PATSY, A FOSTER NAMED GYPSY...SAVE 'EM ALL

EDITION OF MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 [PetPowellPress] It’s a Monday morning and my email inbox is fuller than two-puppy litter living with a six-spigot mommy. Bulging.
I’m on my second cup of fully-caffeinated coffee. No telling how fast I’m typing this sentence. It’s all a blur.
 The daily email challenge of open, read, delete/process/become outraged and think “I’m going to adopt that critter” is time-consuming, distracting and challenging.
For now, I am quite happy to be writing in a room with just one dog. The cats and other dogs have wandered off to quieter parts of the house. And, that is a weekend photo of my very dear family member Porche Noel enjoying the cool kitchen tile on a 100-plus-degree day. She turns out to have a role in our Contemplation today. I have looked at Porche and posted her photo because she is a vision who soothes my irritations after I read some of the frustrations people and animals face in the Monday in-box. Keep Porche’s calming photo handy. You may need it.
SIX PUPPIES HANDED OFF
TO SMALL SHELTER —
COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE….
Yes, it could have been worse. The person who had these dogs could have “set them free” on the side of a road or at a park or a lake or on somebody else’s property. Or shot ‘em — it’s Texas and that happens.
 Or maybe a “roadside dumping” is how the person would up with a half-dozen puppies in the first place. We have no idea. But the truth is kind hearts are often the victims of idiot behavior. 
However these six got to the Wilmer Animal Shelter is a mystery for now, but, Shepherd/Husky litters might not be accidental. Someone may have wanted to make some money off these dogs and they outgrew the "cuddly newborn" stage and their shelf life expired. 
The 4-Legged Helpers are trying to keep their actual lives from expiring.
We don’t know what has become of the mommy dog — but Mommy needs to be spayed. Daddy needs to be neutered. And if someone actually thought “Ah’ll breed muh dawgs and make enough money tuh buy a new car,” well, I don’t know what needs to happen to them. I don’t know of a pill they can take to make ‘em smarter.
The bottom line for us, since we have no legal authority to puke on anybody’s shoes, is to help 4-Legged Helpers save these puppies and get them into rescue groups and homes. Basically, it’s a save their lives situation. Call or text 214-949-2726 or email [email protected]. Remember, small shelters such as Wilmer’s are not set up as adoption programs, they are set up as warehouses for temporary storage of unwanted animals on death row. Fact of financial life in small-town budgets. And, fyi: If you’re a 501c3 taking in any or all of these dogs, 4-Legged Helpers can arrange transport.
The Helpers note reads, “This gorgeous litter of six female pups was released to the sheltr by someone who could no longer care for them. They appear to be around 6 months old. ….All are a nice medium size at this time. Beautiful and well-socialized — very loving.”

You can adopt or tag them one-at-a-time or a couple-or-more at a time or take all six as long as your heart’s mission is to give them loving, long lives. 
[LARRY ASIDE: Maybe it’s the Monday Mood Syndrome, but I have awakened today with a desire to revitalize the readlarrypowell.com Two-by-Four of Enlightenment. Try the cruelty laws first, of course. We need to make sure people do the proper things when it comes to taking care of their animals. Spay and neuter, take ‘em to the vet, feed and water ‘em properly, etc.  Most importantly, love ‘em like they’re you’re most beloved relative. Because they sure as heck think you are their most beloved relative.]
PATSY: A WORK IN PROGRESS
WITH A WILLING HEART
This dog is Patsy and she’s described as a “work in progress” by Judi Brown, the volunteer dog biographer at Mesquite Animal services. But there’s more and that’s because Judi spent time learning about Patsy. That’s the way she and our other dog biographer tipster Debra Chisholm work. Know the dog and help the dog find a home.
Judi says Patsy is timid and “needs TLC to develop to her full potential. The 7-month-old, 31-pound girl came in on July 26. Not spayed, of course. Judi’s dog app “suggests she is a Vizsla/Retriever mix.” 

Judi writes, “You can see from her eyes that she’s not quite sure what to make of the shelter environment. The first day I took her out she wouldn’t walk on a leash so I just held her and bribed her with treats. …The second day I interacted with her … she obviously recognized me because her tail started thumping when she saw me. I think she associated me with treats! 

“Considering that she was scared, she walked relatively well on a leash. With just a little petting she decided I was her BFF. She followed me around like the puppy dog she is. When I sat down she wanted to get on my lap. She sat for treats one time. She’s gentle, calm, sweet, and very loving. She was not interested in any balls or toys. …. She wagged her tail when she met other dogs in the smaller kennels. I did not see any signs of aggression. She’s got a very laid-back easy-going personality, but I’m sure once she is more comfortable with her surroundings, she will be a  bit more lively. She would love to go home with people that would consider her a family member.”
To ask about adopting or rescuing Patsy, use her ID #50752207 when you call the shelter at 972-2165-6283 or email [email protected].

CONTEMPLATIONS
GYPSY: A FOSTER DOG AT 9,
A ROUGH ROAD TO HAPPINESS

I read the story of Gypsy and it made me think about a lot of things, not just helping the dog, but the hellish story of her younger years and the fact that at 9 years old she has never been able to enjoy a real good dog’s life.
This note came from her foster home in Denton —the writer is Debra Myers who knows Gypsy personally. Debra wrote, “Could you please share my foster, Gypsy with your followers? She is the best, sweetest pup. Unfortunately, not many people are interested in adopting senior dogs. There are so many in need..:(“
[LARRY ASIDE: Yes, there are so many in need, but Gypsy is, when we CONTEMPLATE EXPLAINING THE SITUATION, actually OWED A DECENT FOREVER HOME to show her that not all human behavior is lousy.]
Keep this paragraph in your Contemplations as you read on: Debra says that the “Denton Animal Support Foundation covered the all the boarding fees. They are not a rescue, just a great organization that helps a lot of pets in need. The women’s shelter reached out for help for the owner. Never imagined she would completely abandon poor Gypsy. Heartbreaking.”
That’ll suggest you need to read the rest of Gypsy’s story — it’s about humans, too. And YOU could be the person who makes the rest of Gypsy’s life wonderful.
What you’re about to read in this paragraph is going to be at the end of Gypsy’s story. But I think you need to know it right now and keep it in your heart as you read about her life: “We believe Gypsy has had trauma to her trachea. She really can’t bark…just a faint sound. Having someone there to provide comfort and reassurance is what she needs most.”

[LARRY ASIDE: Remember that photo of Porche Noel I posted in the opening? When we took Porche in, she was wearing a collar so tight that the starving dog almost couldn’t swallow — she damn sure couldn’t bark and even today her bark is more of an improved rasp. Maybe that’s what put Gypsy’s cause right into my heart. I know what a mistreated dog sounds like. I know how loud such a dog can rasp.]
Here’s the whole note that Debra wrote: “Gypsy’s story is a sad one. She was part of an abusive relationship for a very long time. This poor dog has seen more than enough hurt and instability. Finally, her mom was able to get to a women’s shelter. Gypsy had to go to boarding…with the help of some generous donors.

“Gypsy sat in boarding…waiting to be reunited. Sadly, 7 months later…her mom decided not return. What’s a 9-year-old dog to do? 

“Upon hearing the heartbreaking situation, I decided to foster Gypsy. This would give me a chance to learn all about her and find a loving, safe home. Fostering this precious soul has been a complete joy. She’s sweet, loving, obedient and knows commands. Being a mature gal…she’s house trained and loves naps…lots of naps. Outside, she’s very content to lounge around and enjoy the moment. I pray she’s enjoying this gentle environment…putting her painful past behind her.

“Gypsy would do amazing as an only pet or with another low energy dog. She hasn’t been tested around cats. She will chase the squirrels, but redirects very well.
“I understand most people aren’t looking to adopt a mature dog. However, if you are looking for a sweet, gentle soul…Gypsy is your girl. A low key home filled with love and compassion is a must. Certain loud noises and the flyswatter tend to bring out old fears…:) “We believe Gypsy has had trauma to her trachea. She really can’t bark…just a faint sound. Having someone there to provide comfort and reassurance is what she needs most.”

If you are the person who can deliver that great and wonderful home for Gypsy, call 940-367-4627 or email [email protected].
And, that’s our Contemplation for Monday. It has nothing to do with the heat or the future of the football team or politics. It has everything to do with making sure a dog named Gypsy benefits from being associated with Debra’s good heart and all the people who have worked together to save her from people who worked against her.
It took humans to betray Gypsy; it takes humans to give her the life she deserves. Contemplate that.
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