Sampson is an adorable five-year-old Heeler/Lab mix. He is friendly, loves to cuddle, and enjoys walking. Sampson is looking for a companion who stays home and will take him for walks. He likes exploring and needs a secure fence. If you are looking for a sweetheart dog, Sampson is your guy. Come out for a stroll; he will enjoy your company.
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By Kathleen Williams Miller
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Watson here and I would like to clue my readers in on an endearing dog behavior. When your dog pushes or rubs his nose, face, and head against you, he is nuzzling.
There are six common reasons that dogs nuzzle or nudge their people. The main reason is to show affection and express love. Some dog breeds are more affectionate and cuddly and will readily nuzzle or snuggle with you. Labs are lovers!
Another reason for nuzzling is to ask for attention. Nuzzling up to people usually gets some petting. By nudging mom’s hand, she will pet me.
Nuzzling is also one way dogs say hello. Dogs are social beings, and they become very attached to their people and pack. When we are apart from our people for some time, we say hello in a big way. I always wag my tail, nuzzle, and nudge for a petting.
You might not realize it, but dogs have scent glands in the skin around their cheeks and on top of their heads. Every time we nuzzle we leave a scent that marks our territory. Scent-mark is a way of identifying something we love, like our people.
Communicating with other dogs by nuzzling can express dominance or submissiveness. Excessive nuzzling shows dominance over another being. On the other hand, dogs can show submission by rubbing their face against another dog’s muzzle and even licking them. This is a way to show respect to a more dominant dog.
Requesting food by nudging or nuzzling is clever because it is hard to ignore an affectionate pup. Which reminds me, it is time for dinner and a nuzzle or two.
XOXO Watson
LOOKING FOR A HOME
We have eight adorable, energetic Border Collie/Heeler/mix puppies. This is a foster-to-adopt opportunity for puppy parents. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
Policy, however, prohibits adopting out puppies or kittens under the age of six months to a home with children under 5 years of age. This is to protect both the children and the animal.
IN NEED OF
Recipes! We are compiling a CAPS favorites cookbook to raise funds. Please send us your favorite recipes to include in our collection. Our contact information is below.
We desperately need Blue Buffalo puppy food! Presently, we have eight hungry puppies that are eating us out of house and home.
Dry cat food and Friskies wet. Dry dog food and Pedigree wet food.
Folks to sign up for AmazonSmile program the details are below.
Aluminum cans. If you have cans to pick up, give us a call (775-423-7500) and we will come get them. You can also drop them off at CAPS.
SHOUT OUT TO
Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation for awarding us the $5,000 Stay Pawsitive Grant. A Four-Paw-Salute to you!
Everyone who has signed up for the AmazonSmile program. Pooch Smooches to you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is now open, by appointment only, for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We cannot accept volunteers until further notice. Call 775-423-7500.
DON’T FORGET
April Pet Holiday: Heartworm Awareness Month
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CONTACT CAPS
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.
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.
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