July 22: Patrick Overton; Jayson Amason

July 23: L’Roy Bell Jr.

July 24: Jose Chavez; John Spears; Lyla Kallus

July 25: Lucas Taylor; Chase Amason; Chelsea Whitehead; Linda Marie Carrera; Pastor Carrera

July 26: Eloisa Newsome; Monica Torres; Manuel P. Sandoval

July 27: Marie Richter; Andrew Ureste; Katie Redding; Pam Weathersby; Rachel Watts

July 28: Phillip Lewis; Glynis Spencer; Rudy Covarrubias

July 29: Johnny Rhyne; Joel Kelly; Michelle Ureste

July 31: Angelica Villarreal; Donna Maxwell Ovens

August 1: Lisa McLean; Iris Garcia; Amber Ziechang; Parker Luna

August 2: Adolfo Covarrubias Jr.; Elliott Bakey

August 3: Cherice Apostalo; Mary Christy

August 4: Michael Anthony Luna

August 5: Scott Gayle; Ronnie Carriles

August 6: Collin Haynes; Jamie Harper

August 7: James Lively; Samuel Uresti; Adriana Carriles; Kamryn R. Chandler

August 8: Andy Vuichard; Bianca Locke

August 9: Barbara Crouch

August 10: Robert Lopez; Nick Cockrell; Kiara Akoon; Lauren Weatherly; Charlotte Romine; Brandon Sparks

August 12: James Overton; Sophie Perry; Martin Martinez; Mario Rodriguez

DiMaggio

This is a rare pose for DiMaggio as this young guy is “energy plus.” But he’s a puppy, about 10 months old, and that comes with the territory. Lanky and lean with some greyhound in him, he bounces around having a great time, always with a big grin on his face. He’s really a beautiful fella, and gets a lot of compliments. You can’t help but be happy when DiMaggio is around.

Three little kittens…Well, there were until Brother Salem (far left) was adopted recently. Sister Zoe in the middle is a picture perfect Seal Point Siamese with all dark points and feet. Sister Princess, aka “Hot Lips”, has white feet, lips and chin. About 4 months old, they will have those blue eyes forever as well as lots of that distinctive Siamese personality and, of course beauty.  Come see the kittens and DiMaggio and all the other animals at the Port Lavaca Animal Shelter, 201 Stringham Drive (across from the rodeo arena), Monday through Saturday, 10 to 2, or call the Calhoun County Humane Society, 553-8916. You can also view them and other animals ready for adoption on line at www.calhouncountyhumanesociety.org
Thanks and we’ll be waiting for you!

I’ve traveled paths you’ve yet to walk
Learned lessons old and new
And now this wisdom of my life
I’m blessed to share with you.

Let kindness spread like sunshine
Embrace those who are sad
Respect their dignity, give them joy
And leave them feeling glad.

Forgive those who might hurt you
And though you have your pride
Listen closely to their viewpoint
Try to see the other side.

Walk softly when you’re angry
Try not to take offense
Invoke your sense of humor
Laughter’s power is immense!

Express what you are feeling.
Your beliefs you should uphold
Don’t shy away from what is right
Be courageous and be bold.

Keep hope right in your pocket
It will guide you day by day
Take it out when it is needed
When it’s near, you’ll find a way.

Remember friends and family
Of which you are a precious part
Love deeply and love truly
Give freely from your heart.

The world is far from perfect
There’s conflict and there’s strife
But you still can make a difference
By how you live your life.

And so I’m very blessed to know
The wonder you will do
Because you are my grandchildren
And I believe in you.

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel, I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card, I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.