At last summer has arrived

Watson here, and I’m one happy pup! The sun is up early, and I can get my mom and dad up real early for breakfast. I can’t believe how long they sleep, especially my mom. I usually try to wake them as soon as the sun comes through the window, but mom has a sneaky move to avoid me; she rolls way over to the middle of the bed. Unfortunately, my cold nose doesn’t stretch that far.

Eventually, I get them moving before too long, and we head out to Laura Mills Park for a stroll. It’s really great because we get there first and I can read the P-mail. Sometimes I find a left-over hot dog or French fry, and it’s always an adventure.

My favorite part of the day is our trip to the dog park. I get to see my friends there, and we walk around the pond and soccer field. I used to go swimming, but my mom has found several fish-hooks left by fishermen, so she hasn’t let me go. She’s always warning other dog parents about the fish hook danger.

I hope everyone will make the effort to come out to the dog park this summer. I know most dogs would love running around and meeting new friends. Summer time is here, and I just love everything. I’ll see you at the dog park; look for me in the shade because I plan on taking it easy!

XOXO Watson

LOOKING FOR A HOME

Haley is a seven-week-old female medium-haired Tortoiseshell who was born feral. She is super friendly and loves other cats. You can reserve her by paying the $100 fee and filling out the adoption papers. She’s a cutie!

We have puppies! Yes, we have three darling male Lab/border collie/St. Bernard crosses. Bieber, Gronk and Gerald are four months old and ready to find their happy-ever-after homes. Come out and have a puppy play time. You won’t be sorry!

Policy, however, prohibits adopting out puppies or kittens under the age of six months to a home with children under 5 years of age. This is to protect both the children and the animal.

IN NEED OF

Volunteers to walk dogs or play with cats. We have enthusiastic dogs and cats just waiting to meet you. Call 775-423-7500 for details.

Aluminum cans, which we recycle to augment our shelter funds. We are unable to pick up cans because of trailer problems, but please continue to save them.

SHOUT OUT TO

Boomers for sponsoring the 100 percent Local Spring Cook-Off and donating all proceeds to CAPS. You are a wonderful support for our community. A Four Paws Salute to you!

COME SEE US

CAPS will be at Walmart on June 17 with our Kissin’ Booth and a sweet smooching pooch. Come by to get your pooch smooch. We will also have caps, short-sleeved T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts, so please check them out after you have been smooched.

DON’T FORGET

June Pet Holidays

Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month

To come to Boomer’s tomorrow, 128 West Williams, noon to 3 p.m. for the 100% Local Spring Cook-Off; all proceeds will go to CAPS. This is a fun, family- friendly event featuring ribs, macaroni and cheese, bloody Marys and $1 hot dogs for the kids.

Flower Tree Nursery will be raffling a 20-gallon tree of your choice on June 15, and the winner doesn’t have to be present to win. The raffle tickets are available at Flower Tree, and they are $1

CONTACT CAPS

CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89406. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. CAPS’ email address is caps@cccomm.net. Please visit the 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.