CAPS: The vigorous and vivacious Vizsla

Dear Reader, on a recent walk at Liberty Park, I was delightfully surprised by a big, adorable dog bounding toward me as if we had known each other for years. His coat was gleaming and his tall lean body was poetry in motion. What a beauty!

I did not recognize his breed and asked the owner what kind of dog he was. At first, I thought he said Visa like a credit card, but he actually said, “Vizsla.” Honestly, I had never heard of the breed, so I set out to learn more about them.

The Vizla or Hungarian pointer has an ancient history. Etchings from the early 10th century show Magyar warriors and dogs resembling Vizslas. During World War I the breed almost became extinct but was miraculously preserved by Vizsla fanciers and were eventually recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960.

Described as the “Velcro Vizsla” they attach to their people. They literally stick by their people leaning against their legs, acting as foot warmers, and shadowing their daily routine. Mostly, they need a job to do and plenty of exercise. If you like long walks, playing fetch, jogging, or hunting you will have a friend forever.

Their beautiful shiny coat does not require lots of work, because they do not have an undercoat. There is rarely a need for bathing, as they do not have a strong doggy odor. They love to be petted or stroked and a once a week brushing keeps them happy.

I am looking forward to my next encounter with the magnificent dog, but I know he will not visit very long because his person is his passion.

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have two adorable puppies, one female three months and one male eight months.

We also have three fluffy male kittens ages three to eight months in a rainbow of colors. All our babies need foster homes.

IN NEED OF

• Garage sale items for our spring sale. We need gently used appliances, furniture, treadmills, and miscellaneous items. We do not need clothing. Call 775-423-7500 to have your items picked up.
• Dog Walkers: We desperately need volunteers to walk and socialize our dogs. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Fancy Feast kitten wet food.
• 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

• The generous person who anonymously donated 1.5 pallets of cat litter for our guests. You are the cat’s meow!
• Fallon Elks number 2239 for donating the Chili Cook-Off entrance fee to CAPS. Pooch smooches to 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.

April 28 and April 29 at The Oasis Church for the spring garage sale.

DON’T FORGET

• You can sponsor an adoption by paying part or full adoption fees.
• Due to rising costs in shelter and veterinary care, we have adjusted our adoption fees. Dog adoptions are $150 for female $125 for male. Cat adoptions are $100 for female $80 for male. All adoptees are healthy, spayed/neutered, chipped, and have all necessary shots.
• 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 likeable.
• 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.