What color is your kitty seeing?

Me and Ow here. Watson decided that he was going on a sightseeing trip, so he asked us to write about the colors we see. Watson can only see yellow, blue, and gray. He cannot see reds or purples. On the other hand, we can see blue-violet, yellow-green, gray, and some tinges of green.

We are not colorblind! Many people mistake our lack of color identification to color blindness. Humans can be colorblind, which limits their ability to distinguish colors. A colorblind person may be unable to distinguish red from green. The difference is cats can only see certain colors.

Cats and humans both have two types of receptors in their eyes: cones and rods. Cones handle vision during the day along with color perception. The cones detect wavelengths of light, which allow the eye to see color. Rods take care of night vision and peripheral vision.

Humans have three cones that detect the whole spectrum of light while cats only have two cones, which limit the spectrum of light we see. We have more rods than humans do, so we see much more in the dark and we can detect quick movement.

We are crepuscular, which means we are active at dawn and dusk. Because of our unique eyes, we notice anything that moves, and we are equipped to see well in the dark, which makes us excellent nighttime hunters.

What types of toys appeal to cats? The number one no, no for cat toys is a laser pointer because we cannot see the color red. Great toys engage our natural predator instincts. We like something to pounce on preferably in yellow, blue, or maybe green.

We will be seeing you around!

XOXO

Me and Ow

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 five years of age. This is to protect both the children and the animal.
IN NEED OF
Executive Director for CAPS. We are look for an individual with office skills and experience handling animals. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
Folks to donate to the Betty White Challenge. This is advertised by the Fallon Chamber. On Friday you can donate at the Financial Horizons Credit Union or over the phone with a transfer 775-428-6868 option #3. Pennies Count will be matching donations received up to $1,000.
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
NAWDC (SCPOA) Second Class Petty Officer Association for their donation. A Salute to You!
The Dentist Office for donating dog food and treats. All tails are wagging for you!
Happy Hounds for donating food for our guests. A pooch smooch to you!
Congratulations to Maise’s pet parent who gave her a home. You are the cat’s meow.
 
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: Mew Year for Cats
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. If the adoption doesn’t work out you can return the animal to 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.