Jesse is a shelter favorite and considered urgent. The only way she's getting out alive is probably through a rescue. Jesse is at Arlington Animal Services in Arlington, Texas which is near Dallas http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington,_Texas.Here's Jesse's Petfinder link: http://tinyurl.com/cexecg
Susan.Waits@arlingtontx.gov and 817-451-3436 are the contacts at the shelter. FAAS stands for Friends of the Arlington Animal Services which is a 501(c)3 group and can facilitate if you wish to rescue Jesse. Ask Susan Waits, Helen Miller, Dianne Watson ( RetMasterSgt@aol.com ) or the Arlington Animal Services front desk for contact information for FAAS if interested in rescuing Jesse! Helen's urgent appeal for Jesse follows here:
Date: Jan 30, 2009 8:15 PM
Subject: Shar Pei mix at AAS ID# 7088444, DH203 - Please crosspost!
When I first saw Jesse, she was so frightened, she was literally hugging the ground, obviously terrified of the unknown that lay beyond the door. A little girl, crying her eyes out, was holding Jesse's leash, trying her best to pull her through the door. Over the next several days, volunteers have spent time with Jesse and this once fearful gal has absolutely blossomed. Jesse is approximately one year to 18 months-old; she loves people and appreciates attention. To date, we have not heard Jesse bark. She has an exceptional temperament, but has a medical issue; she has demodotic mange, a skin condition which is not contagious and IS treatable. Jesse was bathed today in special shampoo to help her condition and make her feel more comfortable. Jesse would make an ideal canine companion for just about anyone and volunteers are prepared to help rescue with her medical needs. Please come to meet Jesse in person, spend some time getting to know her; once you do, you'll see why we think Jesse is special! But don't wait too long. Because of her demodex, Jesse will not make it to adoptions. That's a real shame as this is such a sweet and gentle girl.
