CAPS: There is a new scent in town for dogs

Dear reader, it would appear that designers are realizing just how profitable products for pets are and the latest offering is high-end perfume for dogs. The Italian fashion giant Dolce & Gabbana has just introduced designer fragrances that sport designer price tags to match.

Apparently, the inspiration for the fragrances came from the love that Domenico Dolce (part of the famous designer duo) has for his adorably loyal dog Fefe. Emile Coppermann, who is a master perfumer, named this extraordinary fragrance Fefe in tribute to Domenico’s dog.

The website’s description of Fefe is amazing. Fefe is a olfactory masterpiece featuring warm notes of Ylang, the clean touch of Musk and woody undertones of Sandlewood. The perfume comes in a sleek green lacquered glass bottle with a red metal cap and a 24-carat gold-plated paw.

The price for this delightful aroma is $109 for a 3.4-ounce bottle. Along with your purchase, you will get a D&G dog collar with a tag. Engraving is an optional extra expense. Their promotional video features well-groomed dogs who were willing sit as they spray the product on their fur. For the not so willing dog, they recommend spraying it on your hands or brush and then applying it for a moment of scented pampering.

One little known fact about Queen Elizabeth II is that she created her own dog perfume in 2022 The Happy Hounds Dog Cologne, developed by a local perfumery that described the scent as having the essence of coastal walks. The price is a bargain at $13.57.

D&G are not the only designers to cash in on pet pampering. Anya Hindmarch, a British designer, offers a dog poop-bag charm for $172.00. Prada has a puffer jacket for those cold dog days that only costs $765. The luxury of a Versace bed for your BFF to snuggle down for the night is $1,170.

If all of this is too pricy for your budget, you can find dog colognes, perfumes, and deodorizing sprays at pet supply stores. Better yet, just give him a bath and let your BFF be a dog.

ATTENTION

The CAPS Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is on Thursday Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fallon Convention Center. Dinner includes pasta, choice of marinara, meat sauce, or white sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. Adults $20, children $10.

Please donate funds to help keep our shelter operating donate at http://capsnevada.org

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. Join us for an informative evening. Our next meeting is Oct. 8; call 775-423-7500 for details.

• Bleach and cleaning supplies for our kennels.

• 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. Please drop them off at CAPS. We are temporarily unable to pick up cans.

SHOUT OUT TO

• All the wonderful people who have donated funds to our shelter, you are the heart and soul of CAPS! A Four-Paw-Salute to you!

• To the family who adopted Sonic who is living his happy-ever-after dream! Pooch smooches to you.

• 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

September Holiday: National Pit bull Awareness Month

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.