Fear of the dentist solved at last

Watson here, and I don’t know about you, but my dad is afraid of the dentist. Yep! He had bad experiences when he was young and it took years for him to trust his mouth to a dentist. Many folks are nervous getting their mouth worked on, and at last, there is a solution posed by man’s best friend.

Therapy dogs to the rescue! For patients with high anxiety, some dental offices now offer the option for patients to have a therapy dog by their sides. In fact, a recent photo showed a dog lounging on a patient’s lap while the dentist works away.

According to the American Kennel Club, therapy dogs work in many different settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and airports. The organization pointed out that therapy dogs are not service dogs. The difference between the two is that service dogs train to do specific tasks to help people with disability.

Therapy pets (emotional support animals) provide comfort, affection, and support especially in stressful situations. Some of the benefits include lowering blood pressure, releasing cortisol aka “feel-good” hormones, and easing anxiety.

Dr. Steve, a certified therapy dog, eases the stress of dental procedures by sitting in the patient’s lap during treatment. He gently nudges the patients hand to pet him and snuggles closer if the patient is tense. Mostly he is reassuring the patient that he is not alone and there is a warm furry buddy just waiting to take away the stress.

If you fear going to the dentist, it is time to look for a practice that features furry stress-busters.

I would love to sit on dad’s lap at the dentist’s office but I weigh 80 pounds.

XOXO

Watson

 

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have one eight-month-old Hound mix puppy. He is cute! 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
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. After spay/neutering 17 puppies our funds are depleted. We appreciate any contribution!
Cat food both wet and dry anything 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
Rebecca for providing the soil to fill in the potholes on our road. Bow-Wow to you!
Kyle for grading and smoothing our pothole road. A Four Paw Salute to you!
Julia Ameil who is the new executive director of CAPS. You are just Purrfect!
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
March Holiday: National Animal Poison Prevention Week.
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.
You can help “Pup Grade” our kennels. We rely on fundraisers, donations, and volunteers but the pandemic has crippled our sources of revenue. At this time, our kennels are in need of serious service. We need permanent roofs over the outdoor kennels. Donations to the Rotarians fundraiser will help finance permanent roofs over the outdoor kennels.
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.