Bessie in her new homeThere is always something to rejoice about at Desert Haven Animal Refuge (DHAR), Sierra County’s no-kill domestic animal sanctuary. Several residents of Dog Town were recently adopted out, including shy little Bessie, who was born at DHAR over four years ago, together with five siblings. Her mother, a heeler, had been rescued at the sanctuary a few days before, starving and pregnant.
Although we rescue as many companion animals as we can without jeopardizing the health or life of those who reside there already, our sanctuary does not have the resources to take in every unwanted or abandoned dog or cat in Sierra County. We cannot save them all, but we certainly make a difference in the lives of those that we can save, and this is what keeps us energized.
Joe Pack Arnold of TorC is DHAR’s newest volunteer and he has already made his mark. A donated dog house in need of repairs is Joe Pack’s latest project and, once strengthened and painted, it will once again be made available to the residents of the Mighty Mutts Playground at Dog Town. Dog houses, cat platforms, construction material to build some, roofing material and left-over paint are always on our wish list, so if our readers have something they consider donating, contact us at 894-2778. Our crew is resourceful and donated material is always put to good use.
It’s amazing how many compliments we receive on how clean and cheery our animal residents quarters are. Not only we have a crew of volunteers who take pride in what they do as they maintain them clean and in good state or repairs, but the many gallons of bright and colorful paint that we use every Spring help keep them that way.
The drop-off box at Paws&Claws ( P&C) thrift shop is now relocated at the new shop location, across the alley from Family Dollar. We appreciate our animal loving friends for donating to our cause gently used items and also furniture, which is in high demand in this area. If you have a truck and a couple of hours a week on your hands, consider helping us move some of that furniture to P&C.
Priority wish list: Pet treats and canned food - Roll of roofing material - Helpers at P&C - Dog walkers and Kitty cuddlers - office helpers at DHAR. Art Rowher of TorC is DHAR’s grounds keeper. With a new growing season approaching and 5 acres of grounds to maintain, Art could use some help on Tuesdays. Visit us on Tuesday, or check us out here on the blog which Camille of Florida updates weekly and at www.DeserthavenAnimalRefuge.com.
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