Jerry Belcher passed away recently. His family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Desert Haven Animal Refuge, Sierra County’s No-Kill Domestic Animal sanctuary. Sierra County was Jerry Belcher’s home – his love for the animals of Sierra County will live on in the hearts of everyone involved at Desert Haven - a worthy tribute to a worthy man.
The President of The Sierra County Humane Society attended a hearing in District Court last week. Along with domestic abuse charges brought up against a local man, to which he pleaded guilty, he also pleaded guilty to the Cruelty to Animals charge regarding the live cat he dangled by the tail in front of a pit bull and a boxer inside an enclosure. Sentencing will take place in a few weeks. In light of this well-publicized case, the District Attorney’s office informed SCHS President Eliana Aubin, that, from now on, the Sierra County Humane Society will be treated as the victim in each animal cruelty case brought up in District Court. This is a huge step forward on behalf of the domestic animals of Sierra County.
Who would have believed nineteen years ago, when the newly organized SCHS was struggling to overcome major obstacles along the way, that someday, in Sierra County, the same animal welfare organization would be invited to become, in a court of law, “The Voice of the Voiceless” – the voice of the county’s domestic animals? A milestone indeed! District Attorney Clint Wellborn deserves the applause of all animal loving folks who are outraged at the growing number of animal cruelty incidents in our area.
We continue to need donations of moist and dry dog and cat food, sunflower and birdseeds, chicken scratch, and rabbit food. Every little bit counts, as our animals and birds are active, healthy and they simply love to eat.
Until the price of gas goes down, several folks, who came from various parts of Sierra County, have stopped driving to DH to help with daily care or with projects on Tuesdays. Consequently, we need volunteer help this summer, at Desert Haven and at Paws & Claws.
Interested in volunteering, or in knowing more about us and our dogs and cats available for adoption? Visit Desert Haven on Tuesday or check us out at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com. We can also be contacted at 505-894-2778 or 894-1694.
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