The cat does not have our tongues

Me and Ow here. Before Watson went over the rainbow bridge, he asked us to inform his readers about cats. He didn’t know much about cats and their skill set, but we do. One of the first amazing things we would like to talk about are our ears.

We have ears that rotate like satellite dishes. The earflap called the pinna can rotate 180 degrees allowing us to take in sounds from all directions. Using our sonic ears, we can pinpoint the exact location of prey and avoid predators. In fact, we can hear four to five times farther than humans and we can hear high-pitch sounds.

Rumor has it that cats always land on all four feet. That is mostly true, however occasionally we have a bad fall. Our balance is the reason we have such a good track record on landing. The inner ear is what gives us our stellar sense of balance. Three cheers for cats’ ears!

Another tasty fact about cats is our tongue. We have difficulty tasting sweet and salty foods due to our genetic programming. Actually, our taste buds prefer high-protein and high-fat food. In the wild, we rely on our sense of taste to keep us from eating something deadly.

House cats are a different story we turn up our noses at anything salty or sweet. Just give us the meat and skip the sweet. Speaking of high-protein we are about to indulge in some carnivorous treats. Yum!

XOXO

Me and Ow

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have 18 adorable kittens: 10 boys and eight girls. We also have seven puppies: two boys and five girls. All our babies need foster homes. Call 775-7500 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

Items for the CAPS garage sale. Call 775-423-7500 to have your items picked up.

Help! We need emergency funds to repair our main air conditioning.

Cat litter for our guests’ comfort.
Friskies wet cat food and any dry cat food except Meow Mix.
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
All the folks who have cleaned their garage and donated items for our garage sale. Wags and kisses to you!
To everyone who sent cards and emails of condolences to Watson’s people. 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
June Holiday: National Lost Pet Prevention Month
To mark your calendar for CAPS garage sale Sept. 9 and 10.
You can help “Pup Grade” our kennels. We rely on fundraisers, donations, and volunteers for our sources of revenue. At this time, our kennels are in need of serious service. Our water system is failing, our indoor kennels need flooring, and the main air conditioner needs repair. If you are able to contribute expertise, supplies, or monetary assistance call 775-423-7500.
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.