Whitney with Gene
Desert Haven continues to be a beehive of activity. Our new work camper Brad arrived last Friday afternoon escaping the ravages of a Michigan winter. This was due to the fact that Ken and Isa made a fast trip to California so Isa could have some life-saving surgery. She was released from the hospital Sunday, and is recuperating nicely.
Our four-legged success stories continue as well. Whitney, the little dog who had major surgery, is convalescing at Freddie’s. She has boundless energy and doesn’t like the lamp shade collar that prevents her from licking her incision. We have a new puppy, an Australian shepherd, about four months old that is house-broken, walks on a leash, and sits on command. He is also very beautiful. Check out the Petfinder.com website for a picture.
The House majority leader has introduced House Bill 265: a groundbreaking bill that would end the use of gas chambers to euthanize dogs and cats in New Mexico animal shelters. HB 265 is a significant step toward improving the safety and lives of animals and people throughout New Mexico. It would ensure that when the state’s unwanted, sick or unadoptable cats and dogs have to be euthanized, the procedure will be done only by injection of sodium pentobarbital. The American Humane considers that to be the only acceptable and humane means of euthanizing dogs and cats in animal shelters. The Sierra County Humane Society endorses this important piece of legislation.
Members of the community, SCHS, Paws & Claws volunteers, and Desert Haven residents mourned the passing of Leonardo Rivera, husband of long time Paws & Claws volunteer Diana Rivera. An impressive ceremony was held at Las Palomas Cemetery conducted by American Legion members and family. We will miss Leonardo’s stories and jokes as he entertained workers and patrons alike.
Our wish list for this week (from our new Animal Care Coordinator, Reba, who is doing an outstanding job) is for canned dog and cat food and cat treats. We continue to need volunteers for the thrift store and administrative help at the office on Tuesdays. For more information, call Dolly Loftus at 740-0715 or Freddie Loveless at 894-2778.
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Thank you so kindly for the information regarding H.B. 265 (http://tinyurl.com/cszkff). I encourage all New Mexico residents to convey their support for this important bill by contacting their state representatives via http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/leg.aspx?T=R. Thanks!
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