Whiskey is a handsome three-year-old Malamute mix. He is a calm, sweet boy who loves people. Whiskey enjoys attention and can shake your hand with his paw. He is very adept at jumping so a tall fence is definitely necessary. Whiskey is searching for a loving forever home. Do you have room in your heart and home for this wonderful boy? Come out and meet him.
By Kathleen Williams-Miller
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Watson here, while I was doing a little research into my family tree I discovered that the original labs were not from Labrador but Newfoundland. Originally, Newfoundland dogs bred with smaller water dogs to produce St. John’s water dogs. These dogs went extinct, but served as an ancestor for the Labrador dogs.
In the 18th century, many of the British tended to lump territories together. Historians suspect that the British referred to Newfoundland and Labrador simply as Labrador. One theory is that our name comes from the Earl of Malmesbury who brought pups from Canada and referred to them as Labradors. Another theory is that Labs were swimming in the Labrador Sea and the name stuck.
No matter where our name originated, according to the American Kennel Club the Labrador Retriever has taken the top spot in rankings of the most popular breeds for 30 years that is the longest reign of any breed in AKC history.
Bred for fishing, Labradors have webbed toes and our fur repels water. Our webbed toes facilitate speedy swimming and our fur does not drag us down. In the past, Labs brought in fishing nets, pulled ropes between boats, and recovered fish.
Over the years, we have had many different jobs. One of our most important jobs is guiding the blind. We also have powerful noses that can sniff out drugs, explosives, cancer and COVID. Frequently we work with law enforcement and the military.
A little known fact about Labs is we are fast sprinters. In fact, we can hit 12 mph in just three minutes. Unfortunately, at my age, those days are gone but when I was young, I could give anyone a run for his money.
If there was a laboratory test for best bred I would be Lab approved because my mom and dad love me.
XOXO Watson
IN NEED OF
Sponsors, vendors, food trucks, and raffle items for Bark in the Park, which shall be held on May 7. Call 432-7500 for details.
Friskies wet cat food and any dry cat food except Meow Mix.
Folks to donate to the Rotarians fundraiser. You can contribute by contacting Withers at proudpony@cccomm.net or Young at junethebookie@gmail.com.
Funds to spay/neuter puppies. Our funds are depleted. Any contribution will help.
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.
Folks to sign up for AmazonSmile the details are below.
SHOUT OUT TO
Everyone who enrolled in AmazonSmile we received $198. A Four-Paw-Salute to you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is now open. We suggest appointments for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We need volunteers. Call 775-423-7500.
DON’T FORGET
April Holiday: National Pet Month
Mark your calendar for Bark in the Park on May 7.
Due to rising costs in shelter and veterinary care, we have adjusted our adoption fees. Dog adoptions are $100. Cat adoptions are $60. All adoptees are healthy, spayed/neutered, and have all necessary shots.
Register in the AmazonSmile program, a website operated by Amazon. Customers enjoy the same selection of products, low prices, and shopping features as on Amazon.com. The only difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organization selected by you.
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.
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Sign in to comment