Big Guy is a handsome three-year-old Labrador Retriever/Border Collie. Rescued from a hoarding situation he is shy and fearful around new people but once he is comfortable he is your friend.
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Dear reader, I’m embarrassed to admit it but I have never cooked with truffles. I recently received some truffle-flavored oil but it hadn’t piqued my interest enough to purchase truffles. The cost of truffles is astonishing costing $40 for two ounces of black truffles and $575 for one ounce of white.
Truffles are a fungus or mushroom of the genus Tuber. They grow underground beneath the roots of oak, beech, birch, and pine trees. This symbiotic relationship provides phosphorus, nitrogen, and water to the tree in return, for carbon and sugars. They require specific soil, climate, and tree types to thrive.
The reason truffles are so expensive is they are very rare and very few environments support growth. They are also incredibly hard to find. In many parts of the world, pigs sniff them out unfortunately pigs are also prone to eating them. Enter the dog who has a super sniffer and is not a big fan of truffles.
The Lagotto Romagnolo, the star of truffle hunting, is a special breed of dog prized for their ability to find truffles. Tuffy is a truffle dog and her highly developed sense of smell is the key to her skill. During truffle season, December to May, she wanders in the forests of Oregon and Washington sniffing around the roots of trees.
Her companion will not disclose the exact area they cover but I was told that she makes enough money selling the truffles Tuffy finds that she doesn’t have another job. In fact, her job is walking through beautiful forests with her BFF. Who could ask for anything more?
ATTENTION
• Bark in the Park is June 6 and 7. We need sponsors and 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 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, socializing cats, 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, operations, and other shelter necessities.
• Aluminum cans. Please drop them off at CAPS.
SHOUT OUT TO
• Oasis Community Church and Pastor Caleb Szymanski for letting us use their facilities for the CAPS Annual Flea Market. Kindness never fails!
• All the volunteers who spent time bringing items, setting up, and staffing the Annual Flea Market. Pooch smooches to you!
• The Fallon community for supporting the Flea Market. All tails are wagging for you!
• Everyone who brought items to sell. You are Pawsatively Great!
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: National Hug Your Dog Day is every day! Give your BFF a big hug!
• Board meetings are once a month on the second Tuesday, at 5:30 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.