TOUGH EVERMAN CASE; ASSORTED ANIMALS AVAILABLE; CONTEMPLATING SNOW, WOLVES, A ROOSTER

EDITION OF FRIDAY, JAN. 27, 2023 [PetPowellPress] We’re approaching the final weekend of January 2023 — and here’s the confession: I have no chance in the world of re-organizing my office before Groundhog Day next week. In Contemplations we’ll discuss snow, wolves and solve the mystery chicken of “The Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Rooster.”
EVERMAN SHELTER
HAS A TOUGH CASE
The photos are tough enough for a human to look at —how tough it must be for this dog to live with these things. We got the note from our reliable Everman tipster Heather Harrison. It paints a rough picture for this dog — but humans can help.
 We’ll start with the unpleasant photos.
The note reads, “”The Everman shelter is beyond capacity; they have nowhere for a medical needs dog!”
This boy is 2 years old — “breed unknown at this time. Severe mange cracked & bleeding.  Swollen feet. Prolapsed anus.
 Despite his severe discomfort, he is the sweetest boy!  Just wants some love. This li'l fella was found alongside the interstate with a water bowl, as if he had been dumped there.”
To offer to help him call Everman’s ACO at 817-561-5495.
And this final photo shows that the shelter is really trying to help this boy find a good place to live a happy life. You can see his face a little better as the horrid “crust” of a life of neglect has been treated.
[LARRY ASIDE: No idea who let this dog get into this shape. But, Someone knows, not that I’m judging.]
MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE
IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR…
Judi Brown, in her mission as volunteer dog biographer at Mesquite Animal Services, asks, “How can you look at this cute face and not fall in love? Lulu‘s personality fits her looks. She’s not only adorable but has the sweetest personality! She’s a 2- to 3-year old chestnut-colored low-rider terrier Pit that arrived on 1/19 as a stray. She weighs 45 pounds and is not spayed. 
“She was brought in by a concerned citizen with what’s most likely her daughter Lola. Heath was found running in the same neighborhood the week before. He is probably her son. All three had been running in the neighborhood for some time. You can see from the photos she has recently had a litter. She is timid.

“When I first met her she was shaking. She flinches when you reach for her but at the same time she’s also very loving. As soon as I sat down she came to me and put her paws on my lap. She sits for treats and takes them gently. She was not interested in playing with toys or balls. She’s attentive and stays close. She definitely wants a human companion for a friend.  She’s calm, well mannered, sweet, and friendly… She walks very well on a leash. She was intimidated by other dogs. She would like nothing better than to be considered a loving member of your family.”

Lulu is #51905856 — use that ID when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email rescues@cityofmesquite.com. 
That sitting dog is 9-1/2-month old Heath (#51840683) — the aforementioned "probably" son of Lulu. We’re still trying to discover if Lola has been adopted or rescued. You can see more Mesquite animals by clicking on this link.
ON THE EDGE OF DALLAS,
THERE’S A FULL SHELTER
The note from our pals at 4-Legged Helpers opens with “SHELTER FULL!” and refers to the Ferris facility on the southern side of Dallas. It not only take in Ferris animals, but Hutchins animals and others and animals that turn up in the rural and semi-rural area. 
The helpers reports that “at these rural shelters” the animals “are most often not seen by anyone other than the shelter
staff. Please, you truly save a life if you help any dog pictured! The tiny rural shelters have zero walk-ins ... and these postings are often the only chance these sweet pets have to be rescued/saved.” 
The contact points are call or text 4-Legged Helpers at 214-949-2726 or email cat_ girl_ 71@yahoo.com. Remember you can follow 4-Legged Helpers Inc. on FACEBOOK HERE.
That first guy is Brady, who we’ve mentioned before. He’s described as a Lab/Bulldog mix who likes to play with the rope toy. He’s about 1 1/2-years old and “adores people and all other dogs.” He’s the “absolute sweetest, cuddly, marshmallow pup you could meet.” You may remember him from his Christmas photo. And there’s this:
He is silly and sweet and would be the most perfect hiking or running or tv watching companion.  Ready to go anywhere or do anything.  Carries around the rope toy ready for fun.  ADORES RIDING IN THE CAR.”
That brings us to Mason (fawn) and Monroe, a pair of Staffie Terriers “found out and about together and they are absolutely adorable. They seem to love each other as well as every single person they meet and are able to easily be walked by other dogs.  They are precious pups that just want love and affection.  SO VERY CUTE!  They look like short and stout little Hippos. The black dog is female and we named her Monroe.  The fawn dog is male and we named him Mason.   GREAT DOGS!!! Please, help save them!”
AH, THE GREAT LIFE
OF A DALLAS CAT…
We suspect that this cat Pepper has been living a good life lately. May have been living one all along. As you probably know, readlarrypowell.com is a fan of cats. Fan of dogs, too. So we try to help dogs and cats find a home.
We spotted this cat on the Dallas Animal Services adoptables pages Thursday as we checked out the DAS website at https://bedallas90.org. (Go there, click on ADOPT and then VIEW PETS and you can navigate you way through dogs and cats.)
If you go HERE  it’ll take you right to Pepper’s bio where the photo absolutely announces “Relaxed cat!”. The bio surprised me: Pepper (#A11567004) is a 19-year-old, 18-pound cat. [LARRY ASIDE: He looks much younger — makes me vow to take better care of myself and get more naps.]

His bio read, “You haven’t lived until you’ve smelled catnip”, adds, “I hog the bed. I admit it! But honestly, that just means we can snuggle closer, right?” and closes with “I never lose at catch-the-laser-dot. Don’t believe me? Click that ‘Adopt Me’ button and I’ll prove it!” [LARRY ASIDE: No idea how a 19-year-old, 20-pound cat winds up in a city shelter, but the fact that he’s in a foster home suggests that Pepper is a charmer and needs that legendary “forever home.”]
CONTEMPLATIONS
SNOW, THE ‘ROOSTER” AND WOLVES
We have a report from our Eastern Seaboard Bureau Chief Andy Fisher who almost makes the snowstorm that hit the Indian Lake community in Denville, N.J., seem like a Northeast Texas snowstorm of my own childhood. Here today, gone tomorrow and maybe (rarely) one lousy snow day out of school.
 Andy, the veteran print and broadcast journalist, noting that as he typed the report Denville’s temp was 43 while Fort Worth’s temp was a chilling 34. Andy wrote, “Nature is standing on her head again!”
 Then he added, “Not only that, but here yesterday, there was enough snow to build a little snowman for Waylon -- but this morning, there's none at all! What a difference 18 hours -- and two inches of rain -- can make! On the left, 2PM Wednesday; on the right, 8 this morning. Photos taken from the same spot…” 
The other photo? The taller kid in the winter gear is the CEO of the Eastern Seaboard Bureau Annie Fisher. Hubby Andy says that it was “indeed the the lovely Annie who built the snowman for her granddaughter.” Yes, that is young Waylon who helped celebrate the snowman. And Andy took the “before and after” weather photos, then says, “The good picture is by Waylon’ mom, Celina Meehan.”  (Click on the photos to make 'em larger.)
EARLIER THIS WEEK on a neighborhood bulletin board for North Richland Hills, there was this notice: “WOLVES just ran down Lake Meadows & Lake Side Circle heading towards Ruff Snow then they turned down Lariat Trail. KEEP your PETS inside ASAP!!!” Relax, animalfans. Upon further review a rewrite was issued noting that the “wolves” were really just “coyotes.” The last sentence of the note, “KEEP YOUR PETS INSIDE ASAP!!!” holds firm. That common sense in a land where coyotes, bobcats, foxes, hawks and other predators are looking for a quick wintertime snack. We're lucky we don't have bear caves -- that we know of -- yet. …
On Thursday, I opened my inbox and read a subject line this way “The Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Rooster and More…” I thought, “Clever! Someone has designed a marshmallow rooster you can heat-and-eat!” Then I looked again and the line actually read “Flameless Marshmallow Roaster.” One little letter changed the whole meaning. And that, kids, is why you need to learn how to spell, learn where commas go and learn how Mr. Subject and Mr. Verb work together. This little mistakes are why we all have lawyers on retainer. If you don't pay attention to the little details, you'll look as stupid as a guy looking at “roaster” and seeing “Rooster.” Advice from a longtime etidur.… Er, editor. What? Who’s that? Different Rooster.
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