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Cat crisis? Shelter only has 7 cats at this time Miscellany of the Green River Animal Shelter and of Dogs and Cats: G.R.A.S. is finding homes for many cats. Latest Australian shepherd available is quite an animal. A great Gradyville herding dog's story. Evan's cat handling improvements. And the story of Golda Meow's adventure, her newly invaded territory, finally, but reluctantly, abandoned. With photo links. By Ed Waggener America's most popular pet has been proving extremely popular at the Green River Animal Shelter. Heather Evans wrote yesterday from the shelter, "The buff kitten has been adopted." And gave the current low assessment: "We actually only have seven cats at this time!" Heather Evans is the person responsible for those fantastic animal pictures we've been able to share on ColumbiaMagazine.com. The posting she sent today is a beautiful black and white Australian shepherd, Lunaria, an animal with incredibly unique markings, and a look that tells you he know's he's smarter than you are. Greatest asset of breed said to be intelligence It's been said that the greatest asset of an Australian shepherd is its intelligence. It has also been said that the greatest liability of the breed, for owners, is its incredible intelligence. Hopefully, someone who has the time to capitalize on Lunaria's abilities will adopt her. A great herding dog at Gradyville Richie Janes owner of Janes' Fertilizer in Gradyville, KY, has black and white herding dog that's worth trips to Gradyville for chances to see. Gradyville is the kind of place where, even if you don't find your mission's goal, is a great place to mellow. I don't know the dog's name, but its a legend in that part of the county. Some credit the dog with a big part of Janes' enormous success. Some say the dog can round up cattle over a couple of hundred acres on one of Mr. Janes Angus farms. What a show to watch when the two are out just joyriding! The dog sits in the bed of the truck until the vehicle accelerates to around 35 miles an hour. Then he puts his paws up on the cab, facing the wind, looking very Snoopy-ish, but without the aviator cap and goggles. Even Fly in the movie Babe couldn't do that. As for the cat crisis, it's understandable As for the cat shortage crisis at the animal shelter, that is understandable. What a delightful experience to be bossed by such beautiful animals. Cat psychology is so much different than any other behavioral science. They fascinate all ages, but especially children. When Evan and Graham come to see us, we wonder whether we can compete for the four and six year olds attentions, vs. the cats. In the fall, Evan came back after three weeks to visit at his Plunk Rock House. He especially want to be with three neighbood kittens, and we worried because they hadn't been seen for a few days. The child wanted to see the kittens, but never let on, while here, that he missed them. We were sure he'd be heartbroken if we were confronted about their whereabouts. Turns out, that while here, Evan had located an old gray tabby, one which had been around for several years. One of the kittens had a similar gray coat. Evan and the old cat hit it off quite well, becoming best friends. After they returned to Shelbyville, I asked his father if the absence of the kittens had traumatized Evan. Pen said that it hadn't. His Dad said that no, Evan thought the old gray cat was one of the tiny kittens, all grown up now. "He talked all the way home about how his cat handling skills had improved," Pen said. So many cat stories have ways of working out well. Especially in winter.Golda comes home One of the most fascinating cats ever to reign on Fortune Street is Golda Meow. She appears. Disappears. Re-appears. Etc. Etc. Etc. And now she is back. The other day, she didn't get out of the pickup bed when I told her to do so. I should have known better, but she hadn't obeyed. She rode with me to Walker Real Estate, where she got out, and when I discovered her, was obviously frightened by the big city atmosphere on Burkesville ST, even when Emily Cain Sargent try to calm her. I told Golda to go home, but she minded no better than she had when I told her to get out of the Ranger. She wouldn't let me catch her to take her home. But would follow as I encouraged her in the few words of Cat I could muster, "Here kitty, here kitty-kitty. Here kitty-kitty." It was a 10 pace at a time return the two blocks to her home turf. I'd walk and beckon for 10 steps. She'd move in a crouch 10 paces into a hiding place under a car. Repeated over and over. She seemed to think it a game. It was, but a very frustrating one for a busy man with important things to do. We made it safely through the parking lot, and I thought we had an understanding. I grew tired of the game. She didn't. Occasionally, she would race out ahead, only to turn and come back toward me. It was that way all the way to the end of East Fortune Street, and, even then, back in familiar territory, she wanted to follow again, as I went back to Walker Realty to pick up the truck. We only had one moment of when man and cat understood each other. She would make motions to follow, then seem to ponder and understand that it could get frightful up there, up there on Burkesville Street with its huge, in cat metrics, cars and trucks whizzing by. I think that was the reasoning behind Golda Meow's decision to declare a truce, and be satisfied with her already conquered territory and hearts. I think it was, but would be so presumptious as to declare that. It may have been she was just waiting on a call from President Bush for advice on settling the Mideast thing. Whatever, this Fortune Street cat territorial territorial conflict ended peacefully. For now. Green River Animal Shelter is great asset What an asset the Green River Animal Shelter has been. Among Jim Blair's many legacies, it may be his most deeply appreciated one. The staff is getting second chances for animals at a remarkable rate. They are supported by another organization, G.R.A.W.L., the Green River Animal Welfare League. G.R.A.W.L. meets next on February 6, 2008, at the Chamber Building. For more information on the organization and contact information, Click Here PSA: A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center), Columbia, KY. Phone 270-385-9655. ANIMALS, CM CLASSIFIEDS This story was posted on 2008-01-23 04:28:35
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