Winston is a handsome 1.5-year-old Beagle who is sweet, happy, and loves people. He is crate and house trained. Winston enjoys going for walks and is just learning to walk on a leash.
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Dear reader, Happy Fourth of July to you! I was just thinking about the colors of Old Glory and my thoughts went to the dogs. Actually, I wondered what dog breeds share the colors of our flag? In honor of our flag, I would like to highlight some of the breeds that are naturally red, white, and blue.
The first color that comes to mind is red. Two of the most striking red-dog breeds are the Irish Setter and the Irish Terrier. Their thick medium-length coats range in colors from mahogany to reddish merle with a lovely undercoat of golden rust. Fabulous red!
Our second color is white, and we have a bonanza of pure white pups but only about a dozen have white coats into adulthood, because as they age their coats tend to darken. The dogs range from small companion dogs to powerful large breeds.
The largest of all the white-coated dogs is the Great Pyrenees. These dogs can weigh over 100 pounds. The smallest is the Maltese weighing in at only four pounds. One of the most popular white dogs is the sturdy West Highland Terrier who sports a double coat of white fur.
Interestingly, some dogs like the American Eskimo and Great Pyrenees have white coats that match their snowy environments. In fact, the American Eskimos virtually blend in with their surroundings so well that all you can see is their eyes.
Blue dogs are not truly blue but more of a silvery-gray or icy color. Blue-coated dogs have noses that appear to have a bluish shine, and they sometimes have blue eyes. Mostly, the blue color varies from a light pale blue to a deeper shade of blue.
Blue dogs come in all sizes and have unique blue coat markings. Blue tick, blue merle, blue harlequin, and blue brindle are some of the common colors. Merle-patterned blue dogs tend to have mottled patches of color and often have two different eye colors. The Blue Lacy is an American original from Texas and the official dog of Texas. Yahoo!
As I enjoy my hot dog this holiday, I salute the red, white, and blue dogs of America.
LOOKING FOR A HOME
Kittens are now available for fostering to adopt and we have two gorgeous cats.
IN NEED OF
• Folks to foster puppies and kittens. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Bleach, and cleaning supplies.
• Leashes, harnesses for big dogs, Big Kongs, and treats for our guests.
• 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
The faithful volunteers, who walk dogs, answer phones and assist guests. Bow wow to you!
Big R for the generous food donations. All tails are wagging for you!
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
• July Holiday: Fourth of July! Keep your BFF secure from fireworks by keeping them indoors.
• You can make a big difference in homeless animals’ lives by paying for part of their adoption fee. All of our animals are healthy, spay/neutered, current on vaccinations, and microchipped. 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. 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.