ReadLarryPowell.com

FROM THE SHAKESPEARE SIBLINGS TO THE HANDSOME FELLOW ROCKY -- ANIMALS AND PEOPLE, A PARTNERSHIP IN LIFE

EDITION OF THURSDAY/FRIDAY JULY. 25/26, 2024 [PetPowellPress] Is there anything else unexpected coming up this weekend or can those of us not on a campaign trail sort of take it easy? Remember the mission: Save ‘em all. Piece-of-cake, right?
OK, all you well-focused Animal Nuts, thank you for sticking to the mission.
[LARRY FYI: Regarding our Thursday “SAVE SNOWFLAKE” edition in Fort Worth, we may soon have an upbeat resolution. Stay tuned.]
Now, let’s go through some mail….
ROMEO & JULIET? JULIET & ROMEO?
ARC of TEXAS HAS THE BONDED PAIR
While in Wlliam Shakespeare’s ol’ tale Romeo and Juliet are not siblings, in real life the Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas do, in fact, have bonded siblings with those names. Yes, Romeo's the boy; Juliet's the girl.

And they’re available. You can see many more photos of them by going to the ARC of Texas Facebook page HERE.
You can see this pair in person from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the PetCo Allen (at McDermott and Central Expressway, according to the ARC of Texas note online.
The ARC of Texas “MORE ABOUT” these two is said to have been written by, yes, Juliet. She introduces the two of ‘em, born in February this year. The bio-by-Juliet reads, “Like my sweet brother Romeo, I too came preprogrammed to love humans. I’m also one of the easiest purrs around. How easy? Just look at me and say hi and my motor starts going. I’m gentle and friendly and playful and I love to be loved. My brother and I would love to stay together and we are both fantastic with dogs (even big ones), other cats, kids, big humans, and probably even space aliens. We are a special pair with the rare personality combination of playful and hard-loving.”
If you are “in the Dallas Area only,” to ask about adopting Romeo and Juliet, go to https://www.arcrescuetx.com/adopt and “fill out a no-obligation adoption inquiry.”
While looking at the Juliet and Romeo photos, I ran across a note from Lisa R. Civet about this pair. She wrote, “I’m currently fostering these two sweethearts! I refer to them as The Shakespeare Siblings.”
And, in case you wondered ARC of Texas has other young cats available including a pair of bonded basic-orandge kittens named Cheetos and Nuggets. Click on this Facebook page to read about them. 
TRINITY GAP RESCUE
NEEDING SOME COIN!
The note from this organization’s founder Steffenie Vela opened with this line: “Trinity GAP is in urgent need of donations in any amount no matter how small.   The price of a $5 summer drink will make a difference if we can get enough people to share this post.  This summer has been brutal for all rescues, and we have been hit hard…”
These photos are of some of the dogs GAP Rescue is helping. [LARRY ASIDE: The list of ailments is like a veterinary textbook of challenges.]
Steffenie’s note explains, “We are a small rescue who sponsors every dog that comes into the Euless Shelter regardless of age or breed.  We also board dogs to keep them from being euthanized due to the limited space of
the current Euless Shelter.  When fosters go on vacation, we board the dogs.”
And there’s this: “Recently, we have been hit with parvo puppies.   Three cases of parvo in a few weeks,  and we are waiting to see if more exposed puppies will come down with it.  The new parvo infusion is very expensive but makes a big difference in the puppy’s chances of survival.  In addition, the care for parvo puppies is also extremely expensive.  
“We also have the mama of six puppies who had massive mammary tumors which had to be removed at great expense.  Good news is the mama is now tumor free and spayed, but the bill has to be paid.”
The expenses go on and on, i.e., rescue dogs with severe skin issues.
And there’s 12-month-old Finley who, Steffenie’s note reads, “almost starved to death and is still in vet care due to inflammatory bowel issues; Zelda and others who are heartworm positive; and Sir Walter, a senior dumped at shelter with a mouth of horrendously infected teeth and open wound tumors.  Prognosis good but surgery needed is estimated at over $1500.  We have posted FB fundraisers, but have fallen short on donations to cover the cost.”
Steffenie emphasized the emotional challenge when she wrote, “As an animal lover and advocate, which dog should we say ‘no’ to?  Which dog should we let suffer and let die alone?   I have been in rescue for 21 years, and I cannot choose to let a puppy die of parvo, or let a senior suffer from horribly infected teeth and bleeding tumors when the vet tells me the dogs has years left if we do the surgery.  
“Rescue is hard, and it is harder this summer.   We need your help!   Please donate any amount, and if you can’t donate, share with any social media you have.  This is literally a life and death situation.”
Donations to the non-profit Trinity GAP Rescue can be made at PayPal HERE . On Venmo, cite Trinity_Gap_Rescue. Checks can be sent to Trinity GAP Rescue/1509 Smoketree Dr./Keller, Tx., 76248.
CONTEMPLATION
WHAT WOULD I DO IN A CASE LIKE THIS?

This closing item is to remind people of how much hearts matter in the world that in which animals and people live together but not always as imagined.
Mesquite Animal Shelter dog biographer Debra Chisholm sent us this note and asked that we take a look at the “original eval of Rocky sent on Feb. 8.” She wrote that “this sweet and gentle boy is Rocky, an American Pit Bull mix picked up by one of our officers as a stray and brought to the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 2/1/24. Rocky is a too-thin 49 pounds and is about 5 years old. He has a stocky and muscular build. He has a low-key personality, is calm and well-behaved. Rather than running around and playing he just wandered slowly around the yard seeming to enjoy moving about in a large area and being outside his kennel. He likes treats, but has not been taught to sit for them. He walked fine on the leash and pottied outside.  Though he is not high energy, he is active and alert.”
That was in February. On Thursday, Debra sent a note and opened it with “Fast forward to today.” She wrote, "From our Animal Services Manager--Rocky was adopted April 30. We are working to assist his adopter find him a new home. Recently his owner was diagnosed with a medical case and will soon be starting to receive treatment. 
“She will not be able to care for her 2 dogs.  One she has rehomed but she has not been able to find a new home for Rocky. 
“He is up to date on vaccines and is neutered.  Owner says Rocky is a good dog and has not given her any issues since he has lived with her.  Owner will be starting treatments next week. Rocky is currently still with her and we are hoping we can find a solution for Rocky before having to [bring him back] to our overcrowded shelter, not to mention the chaos and stress the construction and renovations inside and outside the shelter are causing our dogs and cats.”
The bottom line is Rocky needs a place to live. Debra writes, “If you can assist in possibly rehoming Rocky or know of someone who might be willing to adopt Rocky from the owner, please email the shelter at rescues@cityof mesquite.com.  His ID number is 55201658.”
Oh, Dear Readers! Bless Rocky and his Human and, of course, a genuine “Thank you” to the folks at the Mesquite Shelter for working to help a bad situation get better for a dog and the woman who loves him. [LARRY ASIDE: Don’t you just love Animal People With Hearts!]
— Offers options or help by clicking on ‘comment’ below or email [email protected] with ideas for helping Rocky and his human.—-

THE DOG WHO WALKED THE ROUTE WINDS UP IN FORT WORTH'S CITY SHELTER….

The pressure is on in this neighborhood dog story.
Why?
Charming dog known to some as “Snowflake,” is on the clock.
Bottom line? “Dog out of yard picked up by animal services.”
Common story — except this is an uncommon dog.
She walks the route with the neighborhood letter carrier. He likes her. She likes him. Readlarrypowell.com has met both of these friendly individuals.
Eyewitness report? I watched several times as this dog-lovin’ Letter Carrier walked the route with Snowflake. He called her “Girl” and she responded happily. She walked when he walked; she stopped when he stopped.
As he’d finish the route and get in his truck to drive away after making sure Snowflake had returned to what had been found to be “her yard.” [LARRY ASIDE: There’s probably some story about how she managed to jump the fence to walk the route. But the point of this report is this: A GOOD DOG IS ON THE CLOCK AND NEEDS TO BE IN A HOME. This is a photo and listing from the Fort Worth Animal Care & Control website.]
People on the neighborhood bulletin board site are convinced that Snowflake will not be reclaimed (*again”) by her humans.
Imagine watching a Letter Carrier walking the route in a sweet, peaceful, friendly neighborhood on the hottest of summer days. Step for step just behind the carrier is a medium-sized white dog who looks as if she belongs there — tail is wagging. This is, after all, HER neighborhood. She apparently hops a fence to walk the route and at the end of the postal route, she returns to “her yard.”
Word reached the neighborhood online bulletin board that, indeed, the dog known as Snowflake has been picked as a stray and is in Fort Worth Animal Care & Control’s Silicox Animal Care & Control Center on the southeastern side of Fort Worth at 4900 Martin St. It opens at noon. The phone number is 817-392-1234.
Snowflake has been living in a quiet neighborhood — its western side abuts the wide expanse of the Tandy Nature Center.
In the neighborhood, there are walkers, runners, gardeners, cyclists -- friendly people, many with already all the dogs and cats they can handle. Traffic is usually thin and careful. It’s a good pace and place for a Letter Carrier walking a route with a volunteer dog just happy to be walking along with him.
We have no idea if the Letter Carrier knows Snowflake in in a city shelter. But we’re spreading the word about this charming dog who loved walking the route through the neighborhood.
And on the neighborhood bulletin board, you’d read these notes:
— “Noooo!!! Snowflake, our resident canine mail carrier, got picked up by animal control & it looks like the family is not responding to pick her up!!! I have 2 dogs so can't take her. Is there anyone that can help??”
And there was this:
“Confirmed it is her, and owners have not answered calls from shelter…Picked up in area yesterday. … I don't think fam will go for her so if anyone's interested…”
So, Dear Readers, know anybody in Fort Worth who can save this sweet dog? Tell 'em to make the call, make the visit, save the dog.
—- Offer advice or help by clicking on ‘comment’ below or email [email protected]. ——