Workshop cement floor in progress
February is already quickly becoming one of the most action-packed and exciting months on record for the volunteer crew at Desert Haven Animal Refuge and Paws & Claws thrift shop. Not only Desert Haven is seeing the undertaking of some major projects, such as the cement floor for the soon-to-be-built workshop, but Paws & Claws thrift shop is finally relocating – a long overdue move.
Through the 11 years of its existence, Paws & Claws thrift shop has been the most important financial support for the Society and an important public relations outlet. Over the years, the proceeds from the small but very busy thrift shop have allowed the Society to continue and expand its community involvement and, in 1999, purchase the land on which Desert Haven has now been built. Paws & Claws is a major contributor to the success of The Sierra County Humane Society, Inc., which receives no funding from any major Humane Society or animal welfare agency of any type, or from government entities, local or otherwise.
Paws & Claws opened its doors in February of 1997. Manned entirely by volunteers, the small shop soon became very active and donations started pouring in at such a fast pace that it took huge efforts on the part of the crew to keep up with sorting through and displaying recyclable items on an on-going basis. Over time, space became a major drawback. Throughout the shop’s growing pains, we have met wonderful people and made long lasting friendships. After 11 years at the same location, the shop is finally moving out of the small building at 109 East First Street and into a space three times its size on the other side of the block.
Soon, Paws & Claws will operate from the building formerly occupied by Southwest Small Engine Repair shop, across the alley from Family Dollar. Anyone available the next two Tuesdays and interested in helping the crew set up several sets of display shelves, lattice partitions, etc. at the new location, please contact Freddie at 575-894-2778. We certainly can use the help of several handymen and helpers, and, once the shelves and clothes racks are set-up, we will need folks to help us move merchandise from the shop’s old location to the new one.
This week’s Wish List: Dry and canned cat food has the highest priority on our list.
For more information, contact us at 575-894-1694 or 894-2778. You can also check-out our web site at www.deserthavenanimalrefuge.com.
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