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Today is National Assistant Dog Day

Blue, left, and Rosey are gorgeous five-year-old Siberian huskies. They are very close and de-pend on each other. We are looking for a forever home where they can be together. Blue loves to play, run like the wind, and get belly rubs. Rosey is friendly, loves to play chase, and is devoted to Blue. Come out and meet this dynamic, darling blue-eyed duo.

Blue, left, and Rosey are gorgeous five-year-old Siberian huskies. They are very close and de-pend on each other. We are looking for a forever home where they can be together. Blue loves to play, run like the wind, and get belly rubs. Rosey is friendly, loves to play chase, and is devoted to Blue. Come out and meet this dynamic, darling blue-eyed duo.
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Kathleen Williams-Miller

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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Watson here, and I would just like to point out that dogs are man’s best friend. I know that my folks realize what a great asset I am to their lives. I keep them on a strict sleep, exercise, and food schedule. I eat all the vegetables that my dad hates (don’t tell mom) and I never tell a secret, especially when I get free treats.

Dogs have become an integral part of human’s lives. Many folks rely on dogs to help them throughout the day by assisting and augmenting their mobility.

The “Assistant Dogs of America-Therapy Dog Program” is a service/assistant program that provides assistance dogs at little or no cost to seniors. Each service/assistance dog is trained in tasks tailored to the individual he serves. For individuals with disabilities having a service dog can be the key to independence.

Therapy dogs are different from service dogs, because they provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, and disaster areas. Therapy dogs are not service animals and are not afforded the same privileges.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Only dogs are recognized as service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA.

Some of the tasks performed by service dogs include assisting the blind, alerting deaf individuals, pulling wheelchairs, helping individuals during seizures, retrieving items such as telephones or medicines, and aiding people with psychiatric and neurological disabilities.

To determine if an animal is a service animal, businesses may ask only two questions: (1) Is the animal required because of a disability? (2) What work or task has this animal been trained to perform?

Emotional support or comfort animals are not considered service animals, because they do not qualify under ADA service animal guidelines. Well, I consider myself a serviceable Lab who performs the task of waking up the mommy, eating vegetables the dad does not like, and giving kisses.

— XOXO Watson

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have kittens! Call 775-423-7500 for details.

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

  • Garage sale items. We need gently used appliances, furniture, treadmills, and miscellaneous items. We do not need clothing. Call 775-423-7500 for pick up.
  • Dry cat food and Friskies wet. Dry dog food and Pedigree wet food.
  • Aluminum cans. If you have, cans to pick up, give us a call (775-423-7500) and we will come get them. You can also drop them off at CAPS.
  • Folks who need help affording spaying/neutering for dogs or cats. The SNAPS program details are below.
  • Pine shavings for guests’ kennels.
  • Bleach and cleaning supplies for our kennels.

SHOUT OUT TO

Penny’s mom for all the swimming pools and treats. A Big Pooch Smooch to you!

COME SEE US

CAPS is now open, we suggest appointments for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We cannot accept volunteers until further notice. Call 775-423-7500.

DON’T FORGET

August Pet Holiday: Assistant Dog Day is Aug. 4.

SNAPS is a program offered to Churchill County residents through CAPS that provides low-cost spay/neutering for cats and dogs.

To qualify for SNAPS, you need to have one of the following: Medicaid, a child enrolled in NV Check Up Program, food stamps, 2020 tax return stating income is less than $30,000 or Veterans disability card including a photo ID.

Also required are a Churchill County ID and co-pay. For information, call CAPS at 423-7500.

CONTACT CAPS

CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89407. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. CAPS’ email address is caps@cccomm.net. Please visit the CAPS website (www.capsnevada).

Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Contact me at jkwmil@outlook.com.

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