CAPS: Bark in the Park run is Saturday

Diesel (see print edition) and Sadie are 8-year-old Lab-mix brother and sister. Diesel is friendly and enjoys being around people. Sadie is a sweet girl who likes playing in her pool and going for walks. They need to stay together.

Diesel (see print edition) and Sadie are 8-year-old Lab-mix brother and sister. Diesel is friendly and enjoys being around people. Sadie is a sweet girl who likes playing in her pool and going for walks. They need to stay together.
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Dear readers, the 17th annual Bark in the Park 5K walk/run will take place on Saturday from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Registration for the 5k is from 7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (promptly) at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. The walk/run begins at 8 a.m.

The registration fee is $30 per person if you pre-register online by June 6 and $40 on the day of the event. You can sign up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115038

Dogs walk for free but must be on a leash. T-shirts and goodie bags are available to the first 120 to register. The top three female and male runners will receive gift cards.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone and being the slowest walker in the group. There were years when we were quick enough to get a medal. In fact, all of Watson’s medals are hanging in the kitchen. 

I urge everyone to come and check out the vendor booths, food trucks, live music, alcohol bar, bounce houses, raffle, pet photo shoot, petting zoo, and activities throughout the day. Dogs are welcome and many of the activities are for your dog.

On another note, as the weather warms up I wanted to remind everyone to never leave your pets in a parked car. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels rapidly. For example, on an 85-degree day the inside temperature of a car, even with the windows slightly opened, can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer organ damage or die.

The best bet for your BFF instead of leaving him in the car is for him to stay at home in a cool pool, shady area, with water to drink.


ATTENTION

Registration for the Bark in the Park 5K is currently online. Sign up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115038

Reno Aces Dog Days at Northern Nevada Field on June 16. Attendees will receive a complimentary hat if you buy tickets at the CAPS website: www.capsnevada.com.


LOOKING FOR A HOME

Cat lovers, we have two fabulous felines. Come out and meet them.


OVER THE RAINBOW

Hootie departed for dog heaven on May 24. He is missed by his Mom, Foster, Hazel, Bennie Moo Moo and his extended family. We are sure that Hootie is stirring up heaven and bossing the angels around. He was a small dog with a big attitude. Rootie, tootie to Hootie!


IN NEED OF

• Board members. We need energetic, enthusiastic, community-minded folks. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday, at 5 p.m. in room 201 at the County Offices located on Taylor Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Bleach, laundry detergent pods, toilet paper, and paper towels.

• 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

• Brad for your hard work to make our path project happen. All tails are wagging for you!

• Leona and the Hearts of Gold Quilters for the quilt they made for our raffle. A four paw salute to you!

• All the wonderful people who adopted Sweet, Soda, Chase, and Leroy. A big bow wow to you!


COME SEE US

CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.


DON’T FORGET

• June holiday: Pet Appreciation Week is June 2-8. Give your BFF a big hug!

• View our wish list at Chewy.com.

• Would you 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.