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| Bob, one of our many generous donors |
Already 2012! The Sierra County Humane Society and Desert Haven have a lot to be thankful for as the year 2011 has closed its last chapter and 2012 is already here.
The poor economy has created some hardships along the way. Private contributions to our non-profit organization and the no-kill domestic animal sanctuary that it operates have greatly diminished. We appealed for help to several local organizations and businesses. They heard our appeals and they immediately responded. Moose Lodge 2050, American Legion Post 44, White Sands Credit union, Bullocks Grocery Store, Wal Mart, St Cloud Mining, and all of you not mentioned here, we have counted on you more than ever in 2011, and you all came through. We are grateful.
Local and out-of-state supporters warmed our hearts throughout the year, with their contributions of cash and also toys, catnip, bedding and accessories for the little ones in our care. Susan Newman of Animal Creek Nursery continues to be one of our strongest local supporters. This business lady is wonderful and we can count on her generosity every month. Jeanette Galliard of Albuquerque drives several times a year to personally deliver a pick-up truck load of straw and alfalfa for the residents of Birdland & Animal House. We just can’t thank her enough for the commitment that she made to us several years ago ”I will continue to bring bales of alfalfa and straw as long as I can”. Lately, Jeanette has sent $$$ to our Desert Haven account at Horsin’ Around Feed & Tack at POB 922 in TorC, to help us get a few extra bales of alfalfa locally as needed. God Bless you, Jeanette. Several supporters from out-of-state have contributed to our cause by sending a check directly to the Feed Store to be deposited into our DHAR account.
It’s been a huge relief lately, to pick-up food bags and a bale or two of hay, courtesy of a few generous supporters from all over.
We do what we do because we love companion animals and they need help in this area. We know we make a difference, small as it may seem at times. Through our Spay-Neuter and Spay-a-Stray programs, our organization spends literally thousands of dollars to help sterilize Sierra County dogs and cats. Through Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe, we offer the community recycled items at bargain prices.
We are a small, but strong and very active volunteer organization dedicated to the betterment of our community. Interested in becoming part of our team in some way? Contact us at 575-894-1694.
Check us out at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com . Chat with us at www.Facebook.com/deserthaven. Our mailing address is POB 638, Williamsburg, NM 87942.
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