Bella is a gorgeous 4-year-old Catahoula mix. She is a friendly, sweet girl that loves people and children. Bella enjoys playing ball and walks well on a leash. Not fond of other dogs, she is looking for a home where she can be the only dog.
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Dear Readers, on a recent ferry trip to Victoria, B.C., I met the most amazingly adorable dog. Rocky is a Sheepadoodle, which is a breed unfamiliar to me. He is an emotional support dog who is tall and handsome. His owner described him as a Velcro BFF because of his loyalty.
During our conversation, I realized that the doodle breed is vaster than I had previously thought. What exactly is a doodle dog? A doodle dog is the result of a miniature, standard, or toy Poodle breeding with another dog breed.
The one consistent way to identify a doodle breed is that all breeds have some part of Poodle in their name. Following the original breed name, you will find doodle, -oodle, or -poo. Large dog breeds mixed with a Poodle usually have the doodle or -oodle ending while small dog breeds use the poo ending.
Doodles are either designer or mixed-breed dogs depending on the source. Breeders create designer dogs by mixing two purebred dogs, hoping to get the best traits from each breed in a puppy. Those desired traits are a family dog who is intelligent, good-natured with a low-shedding coat.
With breeding, each dog has slightly different unpredictable genetic outcomes. Not only do they apply to the dog’s appearance and temperament, but also any hereditary health issues. That is why you see Labradoodles with curly hair or wild wavy hair. There is no guarantee what traits the dog will exhibit including their health.
There are over 40 different types of Poodle mixes or doodles, and Rocky is just one. See him on Instagram at Rockydoodle22. Do not daddle if you want to see a cute doodle.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have two adorable male puppies six and ten months old.
Would you like to foster animals? Puppy and kitten season is rapidly approaching and we need volunteers. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
IN NEED OF
• Garage sale items for our spring sale.
• Folks to attend CAPS spring garage sale at Oasis Church, April 28-29.
• Dog walkers. We need volunteers to walk our dogs and foster animals. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• 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
• Diane Peters CAPS cat lady. You are the cats meow!
• All the folks who attended the Reno Aces Dog Days at the park. A big Bow-Wow to you!
• The wonderful folks who donated bleach, laundry detergent, paper towels, and all the miscellaneous items. All tails are wagging for you!
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.
• Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Oasis Church for the Spring Garage Sale.
• Coming soon! Bark in the Park is June 3. Mark your calendars.
DON’T FORGET
• April Holiday: National Cat Lady Day is April 19.
• You can make a big difference in homeless animals’ lives by paying for part of their adoption fee. All of our animals are healthy, microchipped, have current shots, and are spay/neutered. We rely on you to help make our no-kill shelter a viable alternative for stranded pets.
• 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. 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.
• Over the Rainbow: If you would like your pet remembered send his/her name and a short description to jkwmil@outlook.com.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email at jkwmil@outlook.com.