Crushing it with Big Orange

Watson here, and just to let you know dad and I are big Broncos fans. Known for the Orange Crush Defense, the Broncos literally crushed their opponents in the mid to late 1970s. It seems that the Broncos are not the only orange crush, because orange cats definitely have an edge over other colored cats.

Recent surveys suggest that orange-colored cats are more affectionate and gregarious. The gene responsible for the orange color is sex-linked, resulting in a much higher likelihood that an orange cat will be male. Male cats appear to be slightly friendlier than female.

A study of orange cats revealed three trends. The first is that orange cats are more common in rural environments, because they enjoy greater reproductive success. In rural areas, the mating system is polygynous in which males mate with many partners and females mate with one male.

Another trend is that orange cats are less common in areas with greater mortality risk, because they engage in risky behavior that frequently results in death.

The third trend is that orange cats show greater sexual dimorphism (mate more frequently). Orange male cats weigh more than males of any other color and orange female cats weigh less than females of other colors. Orange males enjoy greater social status and success in rural locations.

Just talking about orange cats brings to mind Big Orange who at one time was homeless. Tossed out by his owner, Big Orange wasted no time buddying up to everyone he met and letting them know that he needed food. It was not long before Big Orange won the heart of Jo. He is now living life large with health insurance, food, and adoration. He crushed it!
 
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have four adorable, energetic Border Collie/Heeler/mix puppies: one girl and three boys. This is a foster to adopt opportunity for puppy parents. 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
A refrigerator! We desperately need a refrigerator to keep our pet medications cold. Our old fridge just gave up the ghost. If you have extra fridge that works, please consider donating it for our shelter; you will be oh so cool!

Recipes! Please send your favorite recipes to, crazydogmom1810@gmail.com.We are compiling a CAPS favorite’s cookbook.

Donations for Sonic’s palate surgery. You can donate directly on CAPS Facebook page.

Garage sale items. We need gently used appliances, furniture, treadmills, and miscellaneous items. We don’t need clothing. Call 775-423-7500 for pick up.
Leashes, dog toys, harnesses, and fish based dog treats.

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
Everyone who has donated using Facebook. A Four Paw Salute to you!
All the folks who have gathered items for our garage sale. You are Purrfect!
 

COME SEE US

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

 
DON’T FORGET
May Pet Holiday: Chip Your Pet Month
To clean your garage and donate your gently used items to CAPS for our garage sale. We will pick up your donations just call 775-423-7500.
 
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.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.