Keep looking to the sunny side of life

Watson here, and I woke up this morning with my tummy grumbling and my dish was empty. Both dad and mom were sleeping. What gives? Twice a year this happens with daylight savings time and it takes awhile to get my folks into the routine again.

Biologists use the word “photoperiod” to describe the number of daylight hours. Humans value daylight so much that they change the clocks twice a year to maximize the daily photoperiod. In the Northern Hemisphere, it changes the length of the winter solstice to an 8-hour photoperiod and the longest day of summer to over 15 hours of sunlight.

All of that is good, but I have an internal clock body clock that tells me exactly when to eat and when to sleep. My body clock is a biological process known as the circadian rhythm. It uses the amount of light and darkness outside to let me know when it’s time to be awake, to be asleep, and even when to be hungry.

Controlling my body clock is a small gland in the brain called the pineal gland. It helps regulate the circadian rhythm by producing the hormone melatonin in response to the amount of light outside. Melatonin determines when and how much I sleep.

However, there is more to the story. I also use my senses of sight and hearing to study my parents’ daily behavior. Therefore, like I said before, the time may change for my folks but my tummy is still on the old time and I will use my magical powers of dog breath and licks to get them into the routine again.

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 5 years of age. This is to protect both the children and the animal.

IN NEED OF
Cat food both wet and dry. Anything except Meow Mix.
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!
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
Gaby Nigrete, our outgoing executive director. Good luck on your future in Florida. All tails are wagging for you!
Rob Mckinney for all the volunteer hours he dedicated to CAPS. Good luck to you in Florida. Paws applause to you!
Diane who is our new “cat” lady. You are the cat’s meow!
Tim who is our new dog kennel handler. A big Bow-Wow to you!
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 Dog Theft Awareness Day was March 16.
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. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.