Ash is an adorable three-year-old American bulldog. He came to CAPS from the pound where his family had abandoned him. He is very sweet, well mannered, and loves to walk on a leash. Ash would like to be an only pet. Come out and meet this guy; he needs someone to pal around with.
By Kathleen Williams-Miller
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Happy New Year! In the spirit of the New Year, I would like to start with a success story that is uplifting and fun. Recently it came to my attention that there is an ice-skating dog in Las Vegas who is having the time of his life.
Benny is an extremely adorable Yellow Labrador who spent six months in a Utah pound. He faced death row, but fortunately at the last moment a no-kill shelter rescued Benny. When Cheryl DelSangro, a retired ice skater, saw his soulful eyes, she immediately adopted him.
Benny began attending Golden Knights hockey games with Cheryl and in no time appeared in a cheer video for the Golden Knights. In the video, Benny holds a hockey stick in his mouth and prances around the ice while chasing pucks. He absolutely loved the attention and being on the ice.
His enthusiasm gave Cheryl the idea to teach him to skate. She had taught her toddler to skate at 17 months old and figured that Benny had better balance than her child. Therefore, she designed ice skates for Benny using modified dog boots and specially built blades. After a few tries, she had the right combination, and Benny was on the ice in skates.
In no time Benny found his footing on the ice, and since his first time on skates he has made impressive progress. He is able to transition out of a lying-down position, turn corners, stop on his own, and skate backward. No one expected the Labrador to learn to skate let alone love it.
When Benny isn’t skating for the Golden Knights, he is skating for charity with Spectrum on Ice, an ice-skating program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. For his work, he is the recipient of the American Kennel Club’s Award for Canine Excellence.
If you would like to see him in action go to You Tube and type in Benny the ice skating dog.
Benny went from death row to ice skating sensation, a happy conclusion.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have puppies and kittens to foster. 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
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 enroll with Chewy details are below.
SHOUT OUT TO
All the folks who enrolled in Amazon Smile program we received $157.14. from your purchases. A Four Paw Salute to You!
The wonderful person who adopted Sofi and brought toys to CAPS for the other animals. Paws applause to you!
Everyone who has enrolled with Chewy we have received donations from your purchases. 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
January Holiday: National Walk Your Pet Month
You can open an account with Chewy and reference CAPS in the order. CAPS will receive $20 directly into the operating account with your first $50 order. Chewy offers quality food and free two-day delivery on orders over $50. Check our Facebook page, Churchill Animal Protection Society, for details.
CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, Nev., 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.
