Callie is a beautiful 4-year-old Mastiff mix who is gentle and loyal. She is a bit shy around new people but quickly warms up when she is comfortable.
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Dear reader, to protect natural areas and wildlife in the country, specially-trained conservation dogs are on the job. Their main concerns deal with endangered and invasive species location and disease detection.
Endangered species detection involves searching for live animals, finding scat, or carcasses.
This helps researchers understand how humans affect their lives. By tracking the animals, they are able to monitor the health and location of specific species. Bees, bears, owls, and turtles are just a few of the animals they monitor.
Invasive species detection is the search for plants, mammals, insects, reptiles or fish that invade areas and harm natural habitats. Quick identification is important because once these non-native organisms become established, they may reproduce rapidly, and cause harm to the environment.
The most common invasive species in Churchill County include leafy spurge, cheat grass and quagga mussels; however, I would be tempted to add goat head thorns, sand burrs, and fox tails because they are everywhere and painfully annoying.
Disease detection is becoming a big focus for detection dogs. Because dogs have super sniffers, they can smell disease and identify influenza in waterfowl. They can also identify crop diseases such as citrus canker, plum poxvirus, and citrus greening by sniffing out odors emitted by infected plants. This allows farmers to take action before the disease spreads.
Once again, the nose knows and our BFFs are partners in snuffing out our problems.
ATTENTION
• Today is the day for Flea Market Donation drop off. Please take items to the Oasis Community Church at 1520 S. Maine St., between 9 a.m. to noon and 3-6 p.m. We need gently used furniture; records, sports equipment, and household items. We don’t need clothing, shoes, mattresses, or broken items.
• CAPS Annual No Flea Flea Market is at Oasis Community Church on Friday April 4, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bark in the Park is June 6 and 7. We need sponsors. The deadline is April 20. Vendors: we have 10 x 10 sized booths and there is no charge for nonprofit groups. Call 775-423-7500 or email us at bitp@capsnevada.org.
• Reno Aces are collaborating with CAPS for a fun day of baseball plus a free hat details at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Churchillanimal8
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have one adorable Dalmatian/mix puppy who is seven months old.
We will soon have the cat room up and running. You can check out our cats on the CAPS website (www.capsnevada.org).
IN NEED OF
• Volunteers for dog walking, cat socialization, and other shelter tasks. You can apply on our website capsnevada.org/apply-to-volunteer or call at 775-423-7500.
• Dog food treats to put in Kongs, duck jerky, bleach, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and printer paper.
• Monetary donations to help with vet costs.
• Aluminum cans. Please drop them off at CAPS.
SHOUT OUT TO
The CAPS Board of Directors, Anaya, Genevieve, Jennifer, Jodie, Kendra, Rebecca, and Shane. A four-paw-salute to you!
All the folks who are supplying items for the Flea Market. Pooch smooches to 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. CAPS is located at 5894 Pasture Road. We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.
DON’T FORGET
• April Holiday: World Stray Animals Day is April 4.
• Board Meetings are 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 April 8.
• 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 CAPS-Fallon. Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are likeable.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.