Isadora is a beautiful one-year-old Lab/Pit mix. She loves to play and enjoys running. If you would like hiking pal with lots of energy, she is your girl. Isadora is looking for a forever home where she will be able to learn the finer points of walking on a leash. If you need a best friend, she is waiting to meet you. Come out and take her for a walk.
By Kathleen Williams-Miller
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Watson here, and I was surprised to learn that rats are a huge problem in America’s big cities. Orkin Pest Control Co., has named Chicago the rattiest city in the United States. I knew that Chicago was the gangster capital at one time, but I had no idea that the rats had become gangsters.
Recently, the Tree House Humane Society released more than 1,000 furry felines through their Cats at Work program to battle the rats in Chicago. Cats at Work rescues feral cats, spays/neuters, and vaccinates them. They then join colonies in residential and commercial settings to hunt the annoying rats.
On its website, Tree House states that the feral felines in Cats at Work colonies would not be able to thrive in a shelter or home environment, so establishing cat colonies means saving more cats. Cats in the program receive lifetime support.
To fight rodent infestations, community members can request the assistance of cat colonies for a fee of $600 to $800. The money goes for cat crate rentals, heating pads, litter boxes, heated water bowls, and food. In gangster terms, the cats shake down the residents for protection from the rats.
Most of the locals who hire cats have become BFF with the furry defenders. Many of the cat colony residents are official greeters. Some of the cats have their own Instagram accounts and have become beloved family pets. Everyone is thrilled that the rats are disappearing.
The mere presence of the cats alone repels the disease-carrying rodents, because rats can smell the cats’ distinct hormones. However, cats do hunt and catch rats. To quote Bone Crusher, one of the locals, “We’s got the jump on these rats, and we’re running them out of our town. If you’s got information on where they are hiding, we expects you to rat them out!”
XOXO Watson
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have one adorable, energetic boy Border Collie/Heeler/mix puppy that is looking for a fun, loving home. 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
Recipes! Please send your favorite recipes to, crazydogmom1810@gmail.com.We are compiling a CAPS favorite’s cookbook.
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.
SHOUT OUT TO
Mr. and Mrs. Twilley for fostering our special needs dog Sierra. You have made her a very happy girl. Paw Praise to you!
Mike for the huge bag of cans. You have that can do it attitude. All tails are wagging for you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is now open, appointments are suggested, for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We cannot accept volunteers until further notice. Call 775-423-7500.
DON’T FORGET
June Pet Holiday: Take your pet to work week is June 21-25.
To clean your garage and donate used items to CAPS for our garage sale. Call 775-423-7500 for pick up.
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.com) and Facebook page (Churchill Animal Protection Society). Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are likeable.
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Contact me at jkwmil@outlook.com.
