Daisy
by Eliana Aubin
Finally the warmer weather is attempting to settle down into the beautiful Rio Grande Corridor and Sierra County. It’s been a cold winter by most standards. At least that’s how we feel at Desert Haven, Sierra County’s No-Kill domestic animal sanctuary. Thanks to Jeanette Galliard of Albuquerque and the bales of straw that she routinely brings to Desert Haven Animal Refuge, each and every dog house in the play yards of Dog Town is lined with straw all winter – the best type of winter insulation that we have found so far for our large dogs. Except for the little guys who would not think of ripping apart their cozy comforters and warm blankets, that type of bedding used inside the dog houses and doggie condos soon find its way all over the play yards, either torn in small pieces or as part of some tug-of-war toys our dogs seem to thoroughly enjoy. Needless to say, we reserve the blankets and comforters for all the small dogs under our care and protection at the sanctuary. Jeanette also supplies Desert Haven with alfalfa year ‘round for our small army of guinea pigs, rabbits, peacocks, chickens and roosters and of course, our flocks of domesticated ring neck and white doves. Jeanette has been a long time supporter of Sierra County’s no-kill animal refuge and her timely contributions are always very much needed and most appreciated.
It was Thanksgiving revisited for the little dogs at Desert Haven this past Tuesday, as the volunteers opened a large package sent all the way from Minnesota by Michele Tjaden. It was filled with very stylish and warm doggie coats of all colors, together with “gentle leaders”. A very nice gesture indeed, from an out-of-state friend of DHAR.
This week, dry and canned dog and cat food is at the top of our priority list. An average of 30 canines and 35 felines eat a lot every day. Donations can be dropped off at Desert Haven on Tuesdays, when it is open to visitors, or at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe during business hours. We can be contacted at 575-894-1694 or 894-2778. Write us at POB 638, Williamsburg, NM 87901. Visit us at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com You can also chat with us at www.Facebook.com/deserthaven.
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