WORLD OF ANIMALS TO COPE WITH -- NO NEED TO MENTION THE COWBOYS...

EDITION OF TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23-24, 2024 [PetPowellPress] As the world turns and we move on to worrying about Texas Rangers pitching rather than Dallas Cowboys passing, we consider individuals who can actually be helped!
We ran across some of these via email and others by scrolling Facebook. There are more animals in need around here than there are moping Cowboys fans — so, yes, there are a LOT of animals in need.
SO WE SPOTTED THIS CAT
ON THE ‘DALLAS CAT LADY’ SITE
That’s the photo of HamHands that was posted with this text.
“HamHands is one in a million! DOB 08/01/21 - HamHands is a one-eyed, polydactyl, Flame Point Siamese mix! He's a good boy, but the boss of you! He LOVES a window perch. He's the nosey neighbor you didn't know you needed or wanted. He can be aloof at first to keep you on your toes, but secretly loves to be held and have his chin scratched. He likes his crunchy food in a glass or metal bowl...no plastic for Mr. Fancy Pants - LOL! He is not a fan of young kids or other animals. He just wants a home where he is the center of your universe!” To ask about adopting him, email [email protected]. There are rules: “You must be over 25 to adopt with proof of ID. Adoption fee is $150 and helps cover care and vetting done.” Link up to the Dallas Cat Lady HERE.
THEN THERE ARE PUPS
IN NEED OF FOSTERS
This notice we found on the DFW’s FurGotten Friends Facebook page HERE.
We’ve been writing about this organization for years — consistently keeps its eye on the mission of saving the animals. In this case, spotted over the weekend, DFW’s FurGotten Friends is looking for fosters for puppies. And that is Puppy #6.
The appeal read, “We still want to help this litter of puppies but we can’t without fosters. Please consider fostering. It’s so rewarding! This family is not in a safe place. They are able to go in and out of their fence. They could be hurt or hit by a car! Please consider 2 or 3. Message us if you can help.” Here’s the email address: [email protected] The website is HERE.
https://dfwfgf.org/
HELPERS DETERMINED TO SAVE
ANIMALS IN SMALL SHELTERS…
That’s the mission and Laura Macias and her colleagues at 4-Legged Helpers keep hustling to make sure the animals in low-traffic facilities have advocates whose mission is to save ‘em all.
This handsome dog with the golden eyes is Milo, a Retriever/Shepherd Mix who is in the Ferris Animal Shelter on the southern edge of Dallas. He is described as “only about 1 1/2 years old and weighs 54 pounds so he is a great ‘medium’ size.” 
And the “sweetest most lovable guy was found out and about with two other dogs in Hutchins.”
He is, his bio reads, “very sweet and loving!”

Milo joins the parade of roaming or unwanted dogs on the Helpers’ list we cited last week: Sloane the Belgian Malinois, Jayson the Retriever Mix, Waylon the Bulldog who was “released to the shelter” after being found as a stray, J.J. the Shepherd mix and Thomas, also a Shepherd mix.
To ask about helping any of them, call or text the Helpers at 214-949-2726 or email [email protected]. You can see their stories and read about other animals by going to the 4-Legged Helpers Facebook page HERE.
MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE,
BRUCE, HEATH & ABBY
Volunteer dog biographer Judi Brown provided the stories of her visits with three Mesquite Animal Shelter dogs who are available for the right homes.
She began Bruce’s biography this way: “If Bruce looks sad it’s probably because he is. When he first came in he had a nasal discharge and has been in isolation on medication. He is now done with his medication and is waiting for you to come and give him a loving home! Bruce is a 3-year-old, 51-pound Apricot and white terrier Pit who arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 1/2 as a stray. He is not fixed. 
“Bruce is a real sweetheart!!!. I think you can tell by looking at him that he is a good boy! He’s not quite sure of what to make of the loud noises at the shelter and is a little timid. He wants to please. He sits for treats and takes them gently. He was not interested in playing with balls or toys but you could teach him that. He’s very curious and explored the laundry room. He stayed close looking up at me with adoring eyes. He’s gentle, calm and laid-back.  When I sat down he came to me. He walks very well on the leash. He was not interested in meeting other dogs. … Since he is not rambunctious and is on the quiet side, he would most likely do best with a laid-back family that is willing to shower him with love. In return you will be loved back tenfold!”
 Bruce is #51796290 — use that ID number when you ask about him by calling the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected]. Same ID system for these other Mesquite animals.
Of this fellow Heath, Judi writes that he “needs a patient, loving adopter that will understand it takes time for some dogs like Heath to build trust. But he is worth it!! He is a 9-month-old, 39-pound hound mix (Harehound?) with beautiful coloring.” He’s #51840683 at the shelter.
Since Heath’s arrival on Jan. 9, a Heath sibling and his mom have been brought in, Judi reports. “They had all been wandering a neighborhood for some time. It was a scary experience for them! Heath is a work in progress and has been a volunteer project. When he first came into the shelter he stayed at the back of his kennel with his head down. He also did not understand what the leash was all about. Now he comes out of his kennel willingly...even wagging his tail. … With time and TLC he has even come to me! When he does so I scratch his ears. He seems to like that. There’s no doubt he wants to trust. He will need an adopter that is patient and understanding. In return you will get a very loyal devoted companion. Do you have time to come up and work with him? That would be greatly appreciated. In doing so you will probably fall in love with him.” Heath is #51840683.
About Abby (#51890311), Judi writes, “ ‘To know her is to love her’ is an expression that can be applied to Abby.” She’s a 2-year-old, 43-pound Pittie who arrived on the 17th as a un-spayed stray. “She is Hershey-colored and just as sweet as the chocolate. She is truly one of the sweetest dogs at our shelter! She sat patiently while I tied the scarf around her neck. Then she continued to stay so close that it was difficult to get photos of her. She obviously craves human interaction. She is very affectionate. She sits for treats and takes them gently. She was not interested in playing with toys or balls. She has recently had a litter. When I sat down she came to me trying to crawl on my lap. She’s definitely a lapdog wannabe. … She’s calm, obedient, loving, well-mannered, easy-going, and a people-pleaser. As gentle as she is she would most likely do well with a family with children. Look into her eyes and you can see that she is pleading with you to come and adopt her! She would like nothing better than to be sprawled out on the couch next to her new family!”
You can see more Mesquite animals — dogs and cats — by clicking on THIS LINK to the shelter’s adorable adoptables.
CONTEMPLATIONS
A BRAIN LOST IN SPACE
We’re having to cold-turkey off the Dallas Cowboys bandwagon. Can you cold-turkey off a wagon? Well, not really a problem for some of us. If the team isn’t going to change coaching philosophies and offensive personnel, well, I hope they enjoy moving north and playing in the Canadian Football League — only two teams with a slightly cowboy theme: the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The small town of Nocatchbutaflag, Ontario, might have a warm environment for the NFL franchise. No telling how much you’d pay to park to watch the Nocatchbutaflag Cowboys could play football or hockey …

COMMENTARY: Borrowing from Sir Mix-a-Lot, “I like gas stoves and I cannot lie.” OK, I also like electric stoves. But I think gravy is made better when you’re cookin’ with gas, as the old-timers used to say. What about gas clothes dryers? Are they in the future? …. 

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