by Eliana Aubin
The Sierra County Humane Society & Desert Haven Animal Refuge
has been in existence since 1989 and 1999 respectively. The entire operation of
the non-profit animal welfare organization is funded by the kindness and generosity
of private and business entities who believe in helping us help animals-in-need
in our area.
With the weather getting cooler, the team at the no-kill
sanctuary is starting to work on the several projects outlined since earlier
this year. The fenced addition to Scruffy and Lucy’s exercise yard is in full
swing. Jack, Kevin, Larry and Keith worked together last Tuesday afternoon. They
have already made huge progress. While they are installing the chain link fencing,
perhaps a local handy person could donate time to build the two gates that we need
to install on each end of the yard extension. Someone may prefer to donate a tall gate or
two to help complete the project.
Several major projects are on our priority list at the
sanctuary: we need to install a sink and
replacing a window in the kitchen of the Eagle Point mobile home. We have both the replacement sink and window.
We now are looking for the very handy
person to take on either one of the two projects. It was started many months ago, but never completed.
Without the sink and the window, the mobile home can’t be used. Another major project is the Rainbow Bridge Pet
Cemetery sign located in front of the property and facing Hwy 187. An
especially violent wind storm destroyed the sign sometime last year. Soon
afterwards, a local artist committed to create a colorful sign for our animal
welfare organization. It’s been many months and there is no more word – and no
sign - from the artist.
We need volunteer help at
Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe (www.Facebook.com/PawsnClawsThriftShoppe). The business
is owned and operated by our animal welfare organization. It is located adjacent
to Family Dollar in TorC. Please save
your Bullocks receipts for us. They can be dropped-off at the store during
business hours. The funds generated when we redeem them at the Bullocks grocery
store help fund our organization’s Spay-Neuter program.
Visit us at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com, and www.Facebook.com/DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.
Contact us at
575-894-2639. E-mail us at weR4pets@gmail.com. Our mailing address is: Desert Haven Animal
Refuge, POB 638, Williamsburg, NM 87942.
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