Quinn is a gorgeous 10-year-old tuxedo/mix with adorable crossed-eyes. Rescued from a dangerous situation, she came to CAPS. She is a bit shy but very sweet.
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Dear readers, there are so many conveniences that we take for granted, so I thought it was time to give a shout out to Edward Lowe, the inventor of kitty litter. Before the invention of kitty litter, cats were primarily outdoor animals allowed indoors for only short times when it was necessary.
Cat owners used ashes, dirt, or sand as litter, and during the winter many of the sources were frozen. Fortunately, Mr. Lowe’s neighbor asked him for some sand, because her pile was frozen.
Instead of sand, he gave her Fuller’s Earth, a mixture of clay minerals with absorbing properties. She was impressed and wanted more.
In 1947, he decided to sell the clay, so he bagged it up and called it Kitty Litter. He convinced a local pet store to carry the product by giving it away free until people were willing to pay for it. It was a success!
Lowe drove cross-county selling his product. His demonstrations included cleaning litter boxes at cat shows. People were amazed at how the simple clay helped with the odor. Kitty Litter became popular and allowed cats to become indoor animals.
Edward Lowe Industries created Tidy Cat in 1964, and by 1990, they were the top producers of cat litter. When he retired, he sold his company for $200 million. The cat litter industry has continued to grow to over $2 billion annually.
Clay litter is the most commonly used in the United States and, we are dumping upwards of 8 billion pounds of cat litter into landfills each year. The convenient cleanup has a downside, because it is not biodegradable and mummifies cat poop.
As awareness grows about the impact cat litter has on the environment, I am sure we will see a new generation of litter emerging. Thanks to Mr. Lowe, we have brought our cats indoors and it is just purrfect!
ATTENTION
Paint Your Pet Night is Friday, July 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Old Post Office. Come and create a portrait of your pet. All supplies, beverages, and appetizers provided only $40. All proceeds go to CAPS! To attend this fun-filled evening text Genevieve at 801-694-0059.
We have extended CAPS Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have two handsome 1-year-old male puppies. BG and Diego are anxiously waiting to find their forever homes. We also have seven, five-months-old Border Collie mix puppies and five tabby kittens in rainbow colors. Come and check them out; they are cute!
IN NEED OF
• Funds to sustain the shelter. We have veterinary, food, and utility bills. Any contribution will be helpful.
• Would you like to foster animals? We need volunteers. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Dog walkers, we need consistent volunteers to walk and socialize our dogs. 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
• The kind gentleman who supplied three pools for our pups. A pooch smooch to you.
• Misty for generously donating a year-round storage unit for garage sale items. All tails are wagging for you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.
DON’T FORGET
• July Holiday: Celebrate Summer with a Cool Cat!
• 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.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.