Plans for new CAPS building on hold

Dear reader, during a recent Churchill County budget workshop meeting, it was revealed that funds for the new CAPS building would not be available due to budget constraints. Mr. Barbee explained that the plans and designs are on hold indefinitely. In the meantime, they will have to look at other alternatives for the current location.

Although we are disappointed with this news, we will continue to deliver the same level of care to our guests that we always have. That said, we had been counting on the move to alleviate the problems we face with our shelter. Because we will not be getting a new building very soon, we will need to fix the issues that we hoped to escape.

The main problems include the well, boiler, floors, and general maintenance. As we have in the past, we are asking our community to help us. The most pressing needs are the well and boiler. If you have any experience in this area, we need your expertise, muscle and resources.

Thanks to Norma Klenakis, the Dirty Dozen, and our community we are just celebrating 38 years as a no-kill shelter. Please help us to continue helping abandoned and abused animals I have confidence that we can pull together to “pup grade” our shelter.

As always, any contribution is helpful and you can donate directly to CAPS on Facebook by just hitting the donate button. We also have a wish list at Chewy.com.

The adoption fees for our animals cover the wide range of care each animal receives. A veterinarian has examined each dog, puppy, cat, or kitty. All of our animals are healthy, vaccinated, spay/neutered, and microchipped. If you adopt an animal and it doesn’t work out, we will take him back. We will always be a safety net for animals adopted through CAPS.

This weekend only Bissell is sponsoring “Empty the Shelters” and you can adopt your BFF for $50. Come out and find the companion of a lifetime.

With your help, we will shore up our shelter and find homes for our guests.

ATTENTION

• Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring Empty the Shelters offering $50 adoptions on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.

• Mark your calendars for Bark in the Park 5K run on June 8.

• 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

Puppies! We have one four-month-old female. Call for details. 775-423-7500. Cat lovers, we have two fabulous felines. Come out and meet them.

IN NEED OF

• Board members. We need energetic, enthusiastic, community-minded folks. We meet once a month the second Tuesday at 5:30. Call CAPS for details.

• 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

• The Churchill County High School ROTC for helping with our garage sale. Pooch smooches to you!

• Diane Peters for fostering kittens. You are the cat’s meow!

• John Friedrich for all his help picking up items. Pooch smooches 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

• May Holiday: American Humane Be Kind to Animals Month

• View our wishlist 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.