Letter from a Desert Haven visitor and supporter!

We received permission to share this letter from a Desert Haven visitor:

"Recently I came upon this website for Desert Haven while searching the web. My daughter and I had the delightful experience of visiting Desert Haven a number of times over the last few years. This No Kill Animal Refuge was created by hard working, committed volunteers and is funded strictly by donations and the money they receive from their local Thrift Store “PAWS & CLAWS”. Not one person, even the CEO receives any kind of stipend or salary. We had the opportunity to watch this grow in various stages with several visits we had through New Mexico. It has developed into a wonderful haven for abandoned and abused animals. This past summer we went through Williamsburg, NM and stopped to see what progress had been made at the refuge. They not only have dogs and cats, but also peacocks, doves, chicken and roosters as well as guinea pigs and bunny rabbits. My 6 year old daughter was thrilled to be able to enter the cages and pet and hold the animals in their natural setting. The cats have an entire area completely enclosed with open air and a room attached for them to play and frolic. The dogs are not penned in tiny cages as is the traditional method for shelters, but have large spaces to run which are fenced in for protection with their own doghouses. They are walked by volunteers from the community and the workampers who come to Desert Haven through their workamper program. Areas are named in humorous fashion and there is even a Pet Cemetary that people can use to give their beloved animals a proper burial. It’s refreshing to find a loving oasis in a barren desert where animals are often neglected and mistreated. Desert Haven keeps their animals for life in the event that they are not adopted by a caring family. The animals have no threat of euthanasia and live out their lives in an environment filled with loving care. If you are passing through New Mexico, be sure to stop by to visit Desert Haven. You may find that you won’t want to leave!"

Lorena N.
Havelock, North Carolina

Thank you, Lorena! We loved having you and your daughter visit us. Thank you for writing and for your continued support.