Making Bark in the Park a success

Thanks, merci, gracias, salamat po

It doesn’t matter what language you say “thank you” in, it means the same to everyone. Here at CAPS we sincerely thank everyone who made Bark in the Park a success. It was a rainy day, but the enthusiasm displayed by our participants made the damp evaporate in a sense of common good. Yes, everyone wants our no-kill shelter to prosper and thrive.

We also want to thank everyone who came to the 5K Strut Your Mutt, bought raffle tickets and patronized our vendors. The following lists are the heroes that make CAPS happen.

BARK IN THE PARK SPONSORS

Fallon Veterinary Clinic; Lahontan Valley News; Lone Tree Ranches; Mackedon Erquiage, PA; CC Communications; Billy Hand Handyman Service’ Need a Hand?; Bruce’s Muffler; Fallon Nugget; Western Nevada Veterinary Services; Louie’s Home Center; and Functional Fitness and Spinning.

BUSINESSES THAT DONATED TO THE RAFFLE

Oasis Bowl, Tedford Tire Auto Service, Fallon Auto Mall, Lahontan Valley Veterinary Clinic, Western Nevada Veterinary Services, Fallon Theatres, Fox Peak Cinema, Louie’s Dollar Plus, Functional Fitness, Heck’s Meat, Johnnies Deli and Spirits, and Glen the Mover.

INDIVIDUALS WHO DONATED TO THE RAFFLE

Pat Bavier, Debbie Saugstad, Pauline Friedrich, Sharon Peters, Billy and Rita Hand, Kathleen and Joe Miller, Susan Fuhlendorf, Vickie Whitaker, Megan DeSouza, Debbie Nelson and Betty Duncan.

VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED

NAS Fallon: Amber Watkins, Herbert Werneke, Kyle Punzalan, Kiera Williams, David Saunders, and Rebecca Montalvo. Churchill County High School: Marco Guerero, Andrew Hagemann, and Jacob Ledesma. Community: Pauline Friedrich, John Friedrich, Rita Hand, Leona Quilici, Sharon Peters, Jeff Hansen, Glen the Mover and Friends, Linda Martinez, Betty Duncan and our DJ Extraordinary. Forgive me if I forgot anyone; we thank you for your help.

VENDORS

Johnnie’s Deli and Spirits, Silver State Dog Training, Louie’s Home Center, Awesome Quilts, Fallon Animal Welfare Group (FAWG) and Kim Lamb Photography.

WHO’S WHO AT CAPS?

Our community is Who’s Who this week. Please take time to read the list of businesses and individuals who helped make Bark in the Park an awesome event. When you need supplies or services, please patronize out local merchants who support our community.

WHO’S NEW AT THE CAPS’ ZOO?

Kiki is an incredibly beautiful DSH Russian blue mix. She is 15 years old, declawed and extremely loving. Her family had to leave because of medical reasons and could not keep her. She is lovely and looking for the right person who will enjoy her company. If you would like a mellow, sweet senior cat to keep you company come and meet Kiki. She’s the cat’s meow.

CAPS NEWS AND EVENTS

CAPS will be at Walmart tomorrow along with adorable Ki at our Kissin’ Booth. There may also be a “mystery” kisser. Please come by and give our boys a big hug and kiss. We have hoodies, sweatshirts, caps, and t-shirts from Bark in the Park so please check them out before or after greeting our canine volunteers.

Flower Tree Nursery is again raffling a 15-gallon tree of your choice. The drawing date is June 15, and the winner doesn’t have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are available at Flower Tree, and they are $1 for one ticket and $5 for six tickets.

We need dog food! Please help us out. You can drop if off at CAPS or call me at 775-423-1814 and I will pick it up.

CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89407. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. Please visit the new CAPS website (www.capsnevada.com) and Facebook page (Churchill Animal Protection Society). Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are really likable.

Do you have questions, comments or a great story? Contact me jkwmil@outlook.com.

Kathleen Williams-Miller, a CAPS volunteer, contributed this week’s column.