Star is a sweet 1-year-old Pitbull-mix with an adorable star shape on her head. Housetrained, she loves people, responds to a whistle, and knows how to sit. Star could be a basketball star because she can jump very high and needs a good secure fence.
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Dear reader, Christmas can be a joyful time but for people who have lost a loved one, it can be very lonely. I was recently told an uplifting story about loss and finding furry love. It seems that after the death of this woman’s spouse, life had little meaning and celebrating holidays seemed empty.
An avid gardener, she spent time outside cleaning flowerbeds getting ready for winter. One afternoon she heard a meow but did not see a cat. This same scene happened day after day and each day she would look for the cat to no avail. In fact, her little dog investigated but found nothing.
Then, late one morning as she bent over a flowerbed not paying attention, she felt a soft brush against her cheek. Surprised, she discovered a magnificent longhaired cat looking her straight in the eyes. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The cat came and went daily until one day he stayed.
The cat now spends his time following and cuddling with his new friends. When I spoke with the pets’ parent, she was putting a tree up and decorating for the holidays. She is happy the cat has brought new meaning into her life. To quote her, “I sit on the bench with the cat on one side of me and dog on the other. It is our little family.”
There is nothing to compare with the love of a BFF.
I hope that you are enjoying the holidays and your life is rich and full of blessings. Please know that the entire CAPS community thanks each and every one for the donations and support you have shown us. We have adorable dogs and cats for adoption who are looking for a pet parent to care for. Do you need a Christmas miracle? Come meet our guests.
Merry Christmas!
ATTENTION
If you cannot have a pet, you can still sponsor a kitten or puppy. We need financial assistance for spay/neutering, veterinarian bills, and food. 775-423-7500
Adoption forms are now available online at our website www.capsnevada.org.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have 5 adorable Dalmatian/mix puppies who are 16 weeks old. Born at CAPS, the puppies and are currently looking for foster homes until adopted. Make Christmas happy for one of our pups. Call 775-423-7500.
IN NEED OF
• Walking buddies for our fabulous canine guests. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Funds toward the new heating system that we recently had to install to replace the ancient boiler. Any amount is helpful.
• Aluminum cans. Please drop them off at CAPS. We are temporarily unable to pick them up.
SHOUT OUT TO
• The Fallon Theatre for giving us a place for photos with Santa. Pooch smooches to you!
• Marci Swager for taking photos. All tails are wagging for you.
• Everyone who had photos with Santa. A four-paw-salute to you!
• Rema White for the donation of dog food. Kindness never fails.
• Kendra, Genevieve, Rebecca, Jodi, and Alyssa for volunteering at the Craft Fair CAPS booth. You are Pawsome.
COME SEE US
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.
DON’T FORGET
• Board meetings. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. in room 102 at the County Offices located on Taylor Street. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 14.
• 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.org) 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.