Lulu is a lovely one-year-old German Shepherd mix. She was pregnant when she came to CAPS and graced us with eight fluffy puppies. Lulu is strikingly beautiful with expressive golden eyes. She loves people, walks, and playing. Lulu is looking for a forever home where she is the only pet. Come out and take her for a walk.
By Kathleen Williams-Miller
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Harry Truman is famous for his statement, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”
Dogs have been the most popular pet for presidents to have during their time in the White House.
In fact, 31 of the 46 presidents have had at least one dog in the West Wing.
The first to have a dog during his presidency was George Washington. Current President Joe Biden has a beautiful German Shepherd named Commander and a sleek cat named Willow. Earlier, the Bidens had adopted a shelter dog but needed to find him a different home, because he had trouble adjusting to White House life.
It is amazing how many different animals have called the White House home. Willow is the first kitty at the White House since 2009 when former President George W. Bush and India the black cat left office. The first presidential kitties belonged to Abraham Lincoln. He loved them so much that he fed them with gold White House forks.
President Barack Obama’s daughters wanted a dog so much they were able to lobby their father until he gave in, and they eventually got two Portuguese water dogs. They were thrilled!
More than cats and dogs have lived in the White House. John Quincy Adams’ wife had silkworms. Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, had an opossum. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president, had a raccoon named Rebecca that walked on a leash.
Perhaps, the most famous for his pets was Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president. His six kids had snakes, dogs, cats, a badger, birds, guinea pigs, and more. When Roosevelt’s son Archie got the measles, his brother Quentin put the family pony on the White House elevator and brought him to Archie’s room to cheer him up.
The title for pets in the White House should be First Pet because they command the love of the commander.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have two adorable puppies and 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
IAMS Puppy 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 to sign up for AmazonSmile program the details are below.
Folks to donate to the Rotarians fundraiser. You can contribute by contacting Withers at proudpony@cccomm.net or Young at junethebookie@gmail.com.
SHOUT OUT TO
The District 5190 Rotarians for matching our fundraising goal to erect permanent shade structures for our kennels. Your help pup grades our facility!
USA Cash Services for their generous donation. A pooch smooch to you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is now open. We suggest appointments for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We are now accepting volunteers. Call 775-423-7500.
DON’T FORGET
February Holiday: Walk The Dog Day.
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.
Register in the AmazonSmile program, a website operated by Amazon. Customers enjoy the same selection of products, low prices, and shopping features as on Amazon.com. The only difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization selected by you.
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. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.
