Desert Haven Animal Refuge, Sierra County’s non-profit domestic animal sanctuary, has been undergoing major upgrades these past few weeks. Inclement weather and heavy snowfalls have retarded the completion of the cement floors in the Cat Patio and inside the individual dog kennels. In these times of volunteer help shortage, much of it due to the unusually cold Winter season, the volunteers are looking forward to getting back to the routine at DH. Among other local helpers, Bootz, who has been donating much time each week over the past two years, is not only sharing animal care regularly, but, while the cement work is underway, she also fosters Sassy, DH’s gentle and well behaved black lab mix. That in itself has been a huge help during these weeks of upheaval at Dog Town. Jeanette Galliard, who lives and works in Albuquerque, has been spending a lot of last week - reserved for her R & R in Caballo - at Desert Haven instead, to give the smaller than usual crew a much needed hand every day. Her cheerful personality makes her a pleasure to be around.
Many thanks to Jane Fandey for the fantastic job she is doing with the craft and sewing items going to Paws & Claws, to Chuck Wells for the walkway at the entrance of The Cool Cat Neighborhood and to Jack Gillem for building several kitty hide-outs. Once painted in cheerful colors (What about it, Bill?), they will become part of the new 6 ft high walkways that Gene Trelewicz is building around the Catwalk.
A special pat on the back goes to Walt Allen and Gene Trelewicz who can always be counted on whenever needed, also to Linda Estavillo, Diana Rivera, Roxie Bonsack, Steve Hawkins, Freddie Loveless and Eliana Aubin, for going above and beyond the line of duty in whatever they do.
Welcome to DH, Kathy Stoudt!
Dependable Dog Walkers, Kitty Cuddlers and office oriented individuals are needed every Tuesday at DH. We also need dependable volunteer helpers at Paws & Claws thrift shop. Interested in donating a couple of hours each week to help a worthwhile cause? Contact us at 505-894-2778 for more information or visit DH on Tuesday.
While surfing the web, please visit our sites for DH’s list of dogs and cats available for adoption: www.deserthavenanimalrefuge.com, www.deserthaven.petfinder.com and www.deserthavenanimalrefuge.blogspot.com/2007/01/featured-pets-story-of-maxwell-and.html.
This week’s Wish List: Dry dog food including but not limited to Beneful and Pedigree. We thank our animal loving friends, for their on-going support. It is needed and appreciated!
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