Spot won’t be at Bark in the Park

Watson here, I want to assure you that Spot the Bot won’t be at Bark in the Park. Honestly, I was frightened when I saw Spot the Bot in action. Spot is the brainchild of Boston Dynamics and is a very agile, mobile robot with a decidedly doggy name.

Spot can find your slippers and bring them to you thanks to an arm. Spot has no spots and sells for $75,400. Its face is a yellow and black triangle and the body sports four arachnid-style legs. There is nothing warm or fuzzy about Spot.

At this time, more than 400 are in use. Designed to explore remote and hazardous environments, they assist mining, utilities, oil, gas, and construction companies. Spot also works for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and various police departments. If you would like to see Spot the Bot in action, go to http://products.mfe-is.com>boston>spot-robot.

Spot won’t be at Bark in the Park but there will be some great things there for you and your BFF. I will be there, of course, and I am hoping to get another medal this year. For an old guy like me that is quite a goal. There is nothing as much fun as seeing all my people and pup friends.

If you haven’t made your plans yet, mark the calendar and be there. On Saturday, May 7, the day begins with the annual 5K walk/run. The registration fee is only $15 per person or $50 for a group of four (no charge for canines!).

Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. (promptly) at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. The walk/run begins at 9 a.m. The first 100 to cross the finish line will receive a medal.

Entrance is free to Bark in the Park activities, I’ll see you there.

XOXO

Watson

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have puppies! Call 423-7500 for details.

IN NEED OF
Sponsors, vendors, food trucks, and raffle items for Bark in the Park, held on May 7. Call 775-432-7500 for details.
Friskies wet cat food and any dry cat food except Meow Mix.
Folks to donate to the Rotarians fundraiser. You can contribute by contacting Withers at proudpony@cccomm.net or Young at junethebookie@gmail.com.
Funds to spay/neuter puppies. Our funds are depleted. Any contribution will help.
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
Lahontan Valley News for giving us a voice in the community! All tails are wagging for you!
All the folks who have anonymously donated to CAPS. Kindness never fails!
 
COME SEE US
CAPS is now open. We suggest appointments for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We need volunteers. Call 775-423-7500.

 

DON’T FORGET
Due to rising costs in shelter and veterinary care, we have adjusted our adoption fees. Dog adoptions are $100. Cat adoptions are $60. All adoptees are healthy, spayed/neutered, and have all necessary shots.
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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.