AN OKLAHOMA CAT, SOME TEXAS DOGS AND SOME LOCAL CONTEMPLATIONS.....

EDITION OF JUNE 12-13, 2024 [PetPowellPress] So I stared into my inbox Wednesday morning and the first email I saw opened its subject line with “Cricket Thermometer.” Immediately I thought, “Hard enough to take the temperature of a cat.” Crickets will be explored in Contemplations, so to speak. First we’ve discuss dogs and cats — thanks to the humans who are helping them.
A KITTEN THAT SURVIVED
AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE…
We got this tale of a young cat with an awful injury from our long-time Oklahoma tipster, the great Terry Lynn Fisher of Burns Flat.
As you can see, this cat needed help when Terry Lynn found her — the little girl is getting key surgery on Thursday.
Terry Lynn included the photos and explained, “This is the baby that was born to one of the feral moms that we feed.     
“We found her like this last week   Several have been killed.  She has been on antibiotics and is scheduled to have that awful eye removed on Thursday…
“As many [area residents] know, I’ve been feeding and trying to save feral cats here. Something has been hurting and killing the babies. I don’t have any room any place  for them. … Last week, several were killed. This one was from that litter.
“Her eye is popping out. I have no clue what has happened…”
To help with this cat’s expenses, contact the Southwest Veterinary Clinic in Hobart, Okla., at 580-726-3385 and tell the clinic you want to help the rescued cat from Terry Lynn Fisher of Burns Flat.
The cat has had a difficult life already though she found new blessings the moment Terry Lynn rescued her.
So does the kitten behave like a feral cat? Terry Lynn explains, “She was born to a feral mom, but she is very sweet and loving. The people whose patio she was born on have been working with with her.”
She’ll need a home — and so will other cats and kittens Terry Lynn saves (dogs and puppies, too. To offer to be a loving home for a Burns Flat cat or dog, email Terry Lynn at [email protected].
MEANWHILE IN MESQUITE….
HERE’S A HANDSOME FACE!!
Somebody get me a stack of dog treats —I’m going to swear on them that Mesquite Animals Services gets the most beautiful/handsome
dogs-at-large than any other facility in North America.

I cite Dakota. And let me remind you that Mesquite’s charging just $25 this month for dog adoptions. [LARRY ASIDE: They’re all worth a million bucks, as dog fans will testify in any court in the land.]
Our veteran tipster Debra Chisholm, longtime volunteer dog biographer at Mesquite, sent Dakota’s story this morning. He’s “one of our newer residents..” Picked up as a stray on June 3. Dakota is about 3, weighs 50 pounds and is neutered. He’s an Australian Kelpie mix, Debra says, then adds, “He is a stunningly attractive fellow with standup ears, a beautiful coat, and clear blue eyes. He knows the sit and paw commands. He will sit for treats and takes them politely. He showed off his athleticism by nimbly climbing up on our play equipment. He spent some time with his nose to the ground, checking out all the fascinating smells in the yard. He chased but did not return the tennis balls I threw.  He is lively, spunky, and a happy-go-lucky boy. … Being a herding breed, he tries to herd the person who is walking him. This could be an issue if adopted into a family with very small children. He is a very likable boy and highly adoptable.”
Dakota’s shelter ID is #560523503 at the shelter. Cite that number when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email at [email protected].
Who else is waiting for a home in the Mesquite shelter?
LOOK AT THAT FACE! The name Dash is sure appropriate for this mixed breed pup — stray brought in on the 4th. He’s

about 3 months old, weighs 25 pounds and, his bio reads, “has an abundance of puppy energy and behavior and wants to play! In his excitement he will jump on you a lot. This is obviously a behavior that will need to be corrected first and foremost. He does walk well on a leash. … His owners will need to be patient in working through some of the behavior common to all puppies. Obedience classes would greatly enhance his ability to fit into the lives of his new family. Allowing him to live inside as an integral part of the family circle is a must.” Dash is #56059992 when you call or email the shelter. Also, that kennel shelter is one of his early photos and you can see it on his listing when you go to the Mesquite’s
Animals-in-the-Shelter link HERE and go to his listing #56059992. To ask about Dash, cite his number when you call the shelter at 972-216-6283 or email [email protected].
SAME SYSTEM FOR THESE NEXT TWO:
Zara is #56065624 and Debra writes, “I have named this precious youngster Zara. She arrived as a stray at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 6/4 and is listed as a Siberian Husky mix.” At about 6 months old, Zara weighs 28 pounds.
And Debra writes, “When she was brought to the shelter, it was discovered that she had a de-gloved tail. She was taken to vet and the decision was made to amputate the tail which was done on 6/10. The little stub of a tail with stitches in it wags constantly and does not seem to bother her in the least. She is a frisky, spunky girl with tons of puppy sweetness. She is lovable, friendly, and will put a smile on your face when you look into her beautiful eyes! She walks well on a leash for such a young pup. She is perfectly fine with receiving loving attention. During her photo session her attention was mainly focused on the receiving of treats. She’s crazy about them and therefore may be easy to teach some commands since she is so treat motivated. This is no backyard dog.  She belongs inside with her people bonding and adjusting to her forever home.” Cite Zara’s shelter ID when you call or email the shelter at 972-216-5283 or email [email protected].
CASSIDY & CONWAY — BROTHERS WAITING
They appear to be “Boxer with perhaps some Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the mix.”
Cassidy is #56059632. Conway is #56059640.

They were picked up by a Mesquite Shelter officer on June 4. Since then they’ve been bunking together at the shelter.
Each weighs about 24 pounds and is 7 months old.
Debra wrote, “When I brought them into the room in which I did their evaluations, they wrestled, romped, and just had a crazy fun time stretching their little legs.”
To ask about adopting them or rescuing them call the shelter at 972-2126-6283 or email at [email protected].
Debra writes that the boys “get along just great and are kenneled together… They had so much fun romping and playing in the room in which I did their evaluations. It was fun to watch them play and interact with one another.”
Go to their listings own the Mesquite Shelter site HERE
And read more about them and see that they may just belong in the same household. [LARRY ASIDE: These guys are brothers and brothers that are bonded just don’t need the sadness of separation challenges (in our book!) May they always be happily together.]
CONTEMPLATIONS
CRICKETS AND STUFF
Back to the opening with the “Cricket Thermometer” email.
As I pondered what I thought that term means, I figured, surely science had advanced dnd you’d just wave a wand over the crickets forehead. Thus you see one of the many reasons I didn’t get into medical school. Here’s the REAL story of the Cricket Thermometer. It turns out that what I thought was a headline was actually just a promotion for a story about how to determine the outdoor temp by counting the cricket chirps per minute. Here’s the Almanac LINK. And, you can also find the formula on a National Weather Service site HERE.
… And that concludes our Tuesday cricket temp report.
FYI: Our dog Wendy -- OK, she's really Martha's dog -- gets three pills each morning to help her get through the day. Usually she finds a way to spend a bit of time in the office with me. Today Wendy’s on her fave living room couch. Dudley decided he’d go in there, too. Porche’s on her bed in the office next to my chair. The cats have wandered off throughout the house. You know what all that means? It means I miss finishing typing a sentence, then, pausing so I can reach down and pet Wendy. Yes, I have gotten up several times this morning to go pet her as she snoozes on the couch. I am an ol’ sap for an ol’ dog every day of the week. That's Wendy with one ear up and a dream going on.
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