paws & claws

Top Dog

Squirrel-chasing, for the average canine, is confined to the ground, and many a hardworking hound is left barking up the backyard tree. But Tillie is not your average pup. The swift and nimble 4-year-old mix scales trees in pursuit of the little pests. But she wasn’t always so sprightly. When her human Patty Lanum found her wandering the Highland Meadows neighborhood in lake Highlands, Tillie was young, skinny and sickly. “As you can see, she has blossomed,” lanum says. “I discovered her tree-climbing ability one morning when I was looking in the backyard for her. She is deaf so she cannot hear me when I call her. I saw something out of the corner of my eye in the big tree — it was Tillie! She’ll do anything to catch a squirrel.”

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Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Feed a friend

Help area low-income seniors feed their furry friends with the Seniors’ Pets Assistance Network (SPAN). SPAN provides food and veterinary care for these animal companions who, in turn, can help the well-being of their elderly humans. The Aunt Louise Pet Pantry Food Delivery volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 at Security Self Storage at 6640 Skillman and head out for a couple of hours to deliver food and chat with seniors. Visit seniorspets.org for more information.

Ditch ‘em

Make the World of Goods a little fuller by dropping off extra furniture, clothing, jewelry and other items at the Catholic Charities’ World of Goods Resale Store at 10675 E. Northwest Highway. You can also donate time and physical or organizational skills. Help out just once or commit to volunteering regularly. Find more information at catholiccharitiesdallas. org/WorldofGoods.

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