CAPS update: Grateful at Thanksgiving

Dear reader, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is about family, cooking, and food. It is also a time to celebrate thankfulness. I am so grateful we no longer have political commercials! I am sure everyone agrees with me on that.

On this holiday, I will sing the praises of the people who are kind and support our homeless animals. Churchill Animal Protection Society, our local no-kill shelter, has tirelessly advocated for abused and abandoned animals. The volunteers, staff, and board members are heroes to animals.

The 12 original members of CAPS (fondly known as the Dirty Dozen) had a vision that has flourished since 1986. In the beginning, CAPS used the old Post Office but quickly outgrew the space. As the need for a shelter grew, we moved to our present site. The future of CAPS is looking brighter, because we will eventually have access to a new shelter thanks to our wonderful city and county leaders.

Of course, our community deserves a huge shout out for the donations of food, funds, labor, and volunteering. Without you, our mission and coffers would be empty.

CAPS would like to thank all of the companies and volunteer "inmates" who supported our "Going to the Pound" fundraiser. Of course, we thank everyone who helped bail out our esteemed inmates.

Thanks to: Jolene; Lane Mills; Kathy Fraker; J&K Llamas; Caryn; Marjorie Lewis; Rebecca Dugan; Mel Gover; County Museum; Malko's; Greg Malkovich; Camacho Auto Sales; Lucy Carnaham; Mitch Young; Pizza Barn; Widmer & Associates; CC Communications; Cafe Espresso; Mary Sutherland; Sam; Fallon Ford Toyota; Tim Mitchell; John Mulac; Jim & Val; Big Horn; The Village; and Pampered Paws; The Grid.

The money received will help with spaying and neutering our current 25 puppies that are either living at CAPS or in foster homes.

Thanksgiving holiday was founded on the idea of being grateful and thankful for everything that life provides. It is with joy and gratefulness that I thank CAPS and everyone who advocates for them. May your holiday be blessed!

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have six adorable six-month-old puppies. There are three girls and three boys.

We also have seven fluffy kittens ages 15 to 20 weeks. There are five boys and two girls in a rainbow of colors. All our babies need foster homes. Call 775-7500 for details.

IN NEED OF

Folks to sign up for free money for CAPS with the AmazonSmile Program. Black Friday is the perfect time to enroll details following.

Fancy Feast kitten wet food.

Cat litter for our guests’ comfort.

Aluminum cans. We will pick up your cans; give us a call at 775-423-7500. You can also drop them off at CAPS.

SHOUT OUT TO

Shannon Miller, the owner of Maggie’s Playhouse. She has made it her goal to take care of older dogs. Older abandoned dogs have found refuge with Shannon. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we salute Shannon for her kindness and dedication to our dog population.

COME SEE US

CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.

DON’T FORGET

November Holiday: Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24.

Register in the AmazonSmile program, a website operated by Amazon. Customers enjoy the same selection of products, low prices, and shopping features as on Amazon.com. The only difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization selected by you.

If you would like a newsletter, call 775-423-7500 or email caps@cccom.net.

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 like-able.

Over the Rainbow: If you would like your pet remembered send his/her name and a short description to Kathleen Williams-Miller a CAPS volunteer, at jkwmil@outlook.com.