by Eliana Aubin
Burkes’ Outlet in TorC recently generously
donated several steel clothing racks to Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe, the
second-hand store owned and operated by the Sierra County Humane Society
(SCHS). Burkes’ Outlet has supported our non-profit animal welfare organization
for years now. Over time, Paws & Claws has gratefully accepted from the
management of the local store valuable equipment, also brand new gift items and
out-of-season clothing. We value the existence of Burkes’ Outlet in TorC and
wish it continued success in our community.
Paws & Claws
Thrift Shoppe is located adjacent to the TorC Family Dollar. Opened in 1997 in its
old location on First Street, then relocated next to Family Dollar in 2008, the
store is the major source of income for the Sierra County Humane Society and Desert
Haven, the small no-kill sanctuary which the organization owns and operates.
It’s truly amazing that some local vocals still
confuse the Sierra County Humane Society with Sierra Animal Shelter (SAS), a
for-profit business owned and operated by our local veterinarian. SAS currently
serves as the City Shelter. It is located off Date Street. Its employees handle
the unwanted and abandoned animals for the City of TorC and the entire county. Government
funding covers its operating costs. On the other hand, the office of the Sierra
County Humane Society is located at Desert Haven Animal Refuge. Contrary to
some misinformed local folks, neither Sierra Veterinary Services nor Sierra
Animal Shelter are “the other Humane Society”.
The Sierra
County Humane Society receives absolutely NO funding from tax-payers dollars.
It is not associated with the city or county government in any way. We are a
private entity that generates its funding through the generosity of individuals
and businesses who support our on-going efforts.
Do you have medium
or large empty pet food bags you wish to recycle? We also can use transparent
plastic bags of all sizes. We gladly accept them at Paws&Claws during
business hours (Wed to Sat, 10:30-4:30) and at the sanctuary (Tues 10-4PM).This
week’s Priority wish list: canned and dry pet food, dog treats, also scratch
and sunflower seeds.
Consider contributing
to this worthwhile cause by sending a monthly contribution to our 501-c-3
non-profit animal welfare organization at PO Box 638, Williamsburg, NM 87942. E-mail us at weR4pets@gmail.com.
Like us at www.Facebook.com/DesertHaven and www.Facebook.com/PawsnClawsThriftShoppe. Visit our web site at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.
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