AN ASSORTMENT OF TOPICS, MOST WITH THE THEME: HELP THE ANIMALS LIVE WELL!

EDITION OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 [PetPowellPress] In this world of odd behavior wherever you look, let’s just focus on trying to live up to the decency that animals expected from us. Click your heels, here we go. ….
AND HERE’S ANOTHER WAY
TO HELP OUT SOME ANIMALS
We got this note from our pal in Houston, the determined animal helper Alexandra Kelsey.
She’s needing “rescue photographers in San Antonio and San Diego.”
Explanation?
"I need to get some fabulous photos of dogs, one in San Antonio, Texas, and a bonded pair whose dad died in San Diego, California.”
Her appeal to anyone who may have a photographer link ask that “you let me know at alexandra@ dtlawyers.com or [email protected]."
The dog in that car is the “found-as-a-stray girl from San Antonio — she’s about 3.
And AK reports, "The single pics are Ronnie (right) and Ray, who were beloved pets of a man who died.  His friend is hoping to find them a home together.”
DEAR NUMBERS: HELP ME
WIN LOTTO TEXAS
[LARRY ASIDE: I swear on a stack of dog and cat treat boxes that if I win the biggest prize ever at Lotto Texas, no animal non-profit in the state will be short of funds. So far my lucky numbers appear to be unlucky. But here’s something that inspired me. It was a note from Straydog Inc., the legendary East Texas-based rescue and sanctuary. What caught my eye was this dog.]
This guy Chip is the featured dog in Straydog’s campaign to meet a “matching gift challenge.” That challenge? “Through April 30, every dollar you donate will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Our goal is to raise $100,000. With you help, we know we can meet this challenge.”
Simple enough, right? So, who is Chip? The note we got from Straydog reads, “Chip is a perfect example of our commitment to each of our rescues. Chip, nicknamed “Panda” because of his adorable eyes, was a stray who got tangled in a barbed-wire fence. The family who freed him did take him to a vet but did not have the resources to provide Chip with the medical care he needed. The only option was euthanasia. Thankfully, Straydog intervened and saved Chip! Unfortunately, even after extensive treatment, Chip’s leg had to be amputated - but that has not slowed him down. Today he’s a happy, sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his caregivers and other dog friends at Straydog.”
At straydog.org you can click your way to the list of available. Animals and read about Chip, described as a “Pointer/Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed with a short coat.
NOW PRESENTING A DOG
NAMED ‘CINDY LOU AND WAIT
‘TILL YOU READ ABOUT PEARL
We don’t have our records handy but we’re almost certain this is the first dog we’ve featured named “Cindy Lou.”

She’s listed as an “American Pit Bull/American Staffordshire Terrier mix” at the Mesquite Animal Shelter. Her biographer, Debra Chisholm, says Cindy Lou came in as a stay on April 4. She’s about 2 1/2-years-old and weighs 46 pounds.
Debra writes, “This attractive girl with the cutesy ears has such a nice personality and calm nature.  She knows the sit command and will do so for treats which she takes politely.  She walks well on a leash.  It appears she has recently had a litter.  Cindy Lou has a moderate activity level.  She spent much of the time during the photo session playing Sherlock Holmes and covering pretty much every square inch of space in the yard.”
And there’s this, “She is friendly and is OK with receiving loving attention.  Cindy Lou is a playful girl and enjoyed playing with toys. She does jump on you but it seemed to be in connection with receiving treats. Of course this is a behavior that will need to be corrected.  … She has a dry scaly patch of skin on her hind quarters.  By the looks of her fur she seems to have lived as an outside dog and wants her new home to be one in which she will be allowed to live inside with her people and be an integral part of their lives.”
Cindy Lou’s shelter ID is #55700287. Cite that number when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected].
And remember, Mesquite’s dog adoption fee through this month is $20. Yep, 20-dollar-dogs. Each and everyone a bargain.
Also available, this little guy with the great ears, Dusty. Debra writes that he’s ”possibly a Dutch Shepherd mix” and that he has an attractive brindle coat. Came in as a stray on April 11. He’s about six months old and weighs 28 pounds. Walks nicely on a leash. And, “He has an abundance of puppy energy and enthusiasm, and a confident and outgoing personality.” Debra writes that the lad is "crazy about treats and will take them politely.” Debra also suggests, “He will need obedience training in order to fit in well with his people.” He’s #55698532.
And this guy is Mickey, 4-months-old, possibly a Jindo/Lab/KaiKen mix. Ask about #55692670 — picked up by a shelter officer on April 10. He’s said to be an “adorable tail-wagging pup with a mellow personality.” Sweet, friendly, affectionate and, the story reads, “wants to climb into the lap of a human friend” He’s an “easy-going little fella” and, Debra writes, "he’d be a great indoor family friend." And, she adds, “This is no backyard pup." He’s #55692670. Yep, twenty-dollar-dog through April.
And that brings us to Pearl,
Her story read that she was “seized by the police and brought to Mesquite Animal Services on 4/5. She has served her time under protective custody. Her owner has not come to reclaim her and therefore she is looking for a new home with people who will stay committed to her. She weighs 33 pounds, is spayed, and is a senior at 7 years of age.”
Debras reports that her Dog Scanner App suggests the following in her breed mix: Canaan Dog, Jack Russell Terrier, German Shepherd.
“During the photo session in the yard she spent a fair amount of time looking out of the gate, very possibly hoping to see her people come to reclaim her. She also stood at the door, wanting to get inside, which may indicate she has lived indoors. She walks quite nicely on a leash. She has a low-key personality and activity level. She seems understandably a bit skittish and restless. She was perfectly fine with being petted and has the softest and silkiest fur. When I stopped petting her, she turned around and nudged me with her nose, indicating she wanted me to continue!”
And Debra writes, "She is friendly, has such a sweet personality, and deserves better than to end up in a city shelter at 7 years of age.”
She’s #52221282 at the shelter. Cite that number when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected].
See these and more shelter animals — dogs and cats— by clicking on the Mesquite shelter link HERE.
That cat? He’s just over a month old, small, gray, a Domestic Shorthair Mix and came in on the 16th. He’s #55732888 — you’ve got his number and, with the proper affection, he’ll have your number and a darned cute name for a boy cat.
NOTICE FOR DALLAS
FROM THLN HORSE FANS
As you probably know, the Texas Humane Legislation Network doesn’t limit itself to politics and influence in the state legislature. There are animals and animal laws all over the state. For example, the latest email campaign is attempting to rally forces to help the City of Dallas decide to “ban walk-up, horse-drawn carriage rides in Dallas.”
[LARRY ASIDE: Some say these carriages are dangerous for the horses and people and lousy drivers — not like there are any lousy drivers who race or careen through the often crowded and sometimes un-moving streets of Downtown Dallas. Sometimes traffic makes startling noise, not that the racket of a horseless carriage has ever startled a horse.]
THLN cites a 6-1 vote to ban the carriages during Monday’s Dallas City Council Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee hearing. Go to thln.org to see more from the Texas Humane Legislation Network’s vantage point and what may happen next on behalf of 19th century transportation in a 21st century world.
CONTEMPLATIONS
WORDS, POOL/SCHOOL, ON CAMERA
In no particular order, for this particular day, we focus on nothing in particular. I think I may have just tied a world record for usage of “particular” in a short sentence. There’s got to be some Committee on International Word Count Totals somewhere, right? Everything else in the world gets measured. …
I saw an email subject line that read “Who’s ready for a pool party?” and I was reminded of how much I loved to shoot pool when I was a young guy at a junior college that had a recreation room/pool hall. No college credit, but better memories than those generated by my studies of 8 a.m. biology classes after working ’til 2 a.m. on the newspaper’s police beat. Now, THAT was an education! … Just for fun, “Agree/disagree? UNLIKE TODAY there once was a time when it was unusual to see oddly behaving and strangely performing people on television. Pre-cable, of course.” Yeah, once that cable thing opened up … ,
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