During the Dog Days of Summer- this time of the year obviously- Desert Haven Animal Refuge operates in low gear: no big projects are undertaken in the middle of summer. The non-human residents of Desert Haven take everyone’s energy and attention.
This week, we wish to acknowledge Dan Mason of Turtleback Pest Control, for his routine and substantial donations of dog and cat food. Home to 10 to 15 canines of all sizes, and 25 to 30 active felines, Desert Haven Animal Refuge always has dog and cat food on its wish list. We can also use canned pet food – a daily treat for all the dog and cat residents. Bullocks Grocery store, especially Judy in the Produce Department, deserves acknowledgment as well. Since Desert Haven became home to over 50 guinea pigs and rabbits several years ago, we have been able to pick-up, three days a week, large boxes full of fresh vegetable and fruit scraps. Freddie Loveless picks up and sorts their contents in the Birdland Snack-Shack. The cut-up veggies and fruits, served in oversize stainless steel platters each morning, look like giant – and very appetizing - chef salads. No wonder the little guinea-guys (and gals) look so healthy! Nothing goes to waste: what the guinea pigs and rabbits can’t eat goes to the chickens and peacocks. They all love fresh alfalfa, of course - Jeanette Galliard of Albuquerque keeps us well supplied - and it’s a permanent feature on their menu.
For a while now, Molly Williams and Stan Brodsky have generously given of their time several mornings each week to help with the daily care of the residents of DHAR, and it has been a blessing! We could use some more helpers at this time of the year - at Paws & Claws and DHAR. Contact Freddie at 505-894-2778 for more information.
The past few weeks, Paws & Claws volunteers have been sorting through an unusual amount of one-of-a-kind treasures and recyclable items, together with some of the best clothing and shoes that have ever been donated. We appreciate all the nice customers who visit the shop regularly, and we sincerely thank all the thoughtful folks who choose Paws & Claws to drop-off their donations. If you must drop off large items in front of the shop, please consider waiting until it is open to do so. Unscrupulous individuals have made it a habit to checkout and take-away - on a regular basis - any unsecured item donated to the thrift shop. Plan to visit Desert Haven on Tuesday or check- us out at http://www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com, for a list of available animals to adopt. Until next time, have a purr-fect week!
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