With Al Wilkinson away on vacation during the entire Christmas holidays, Linda Estavillo spending the last 10 days with family in Oregon, Ben and Patty Meyers on an extended leave of absence, then work campers Jerry and Mary Kolb having left earlier than anticipated because of a medical emergency, Forrest and Gail Smith of Minnesota, a congenial and very helpful couple who committed to stay at DH for the Winter, have been working together with Barbara Weddle as well as with local folks Bootz, Barbara and Sean Bennett, Judy Sloan, Joanne Hoyt, Freddie Loveless and Eliana Aubin to insure that the furry and feathered residents of Desert Haven continue to receive the best of care on a daily basis.
Barbara Weddle, who heard about Desert Haven from a friend at Quartzite, and who investigated the facility this Summer, is slowly making her home at DH and everyone is very pleased with her decision. Her skills became very handy a couple of weeks ago, when an early-dawn freeze played havoc with some of DH not-so-well-insulated outside spigots and Barb came to the rescue, together with many extra hours of work repairing the damage made by Mother Nature. Thanks Barb!
Members of a local family who moved to the area only a few months ago - Barbara Bennett and her son Sean – have become another asset for DH. Barbara is now helping handle the administrative duties on Tuesdays, during Dixie Montanti’s absence for the Winter. This past Tuesday, Barbara received some hands-on administrative training from Gail, while 17 ( you're right, Sean, almost 18 ) years old Sean helped take care of the dogs and insured that Vickie received plenty of exercise. Vickie is DH’s expert canine tennis ball catcher…. Anyone needing to stay in shape, and wanting to have fun at the same time should consider getting involved at DH and give little Vickie (or any other canine resident) all the exercise she loves while they get the exercise they need.
Wish List: Canned dog and cat food – Dog treats - Large dog houses – Sturdy wheelbarrow or garden cart - Fencing and posts – Dog walkers –Helpers at Paws & Claws and DH. Contact Freddie at 505-894-2778 for more information.
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