by Jim Seery of Michigan
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| Jim Seery, hard at work at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe, major fund raiser for Desert Haven Animal refuge |
2013 was my third year in a row work-camping at Desert Haven.
My
third time was a charm! I had left my home state of Michigan in my
motor-home for the third winter heading out to Desert Haven Animal
Refuge in Williamsburg, Southern New Mexico where I work-camp.
Along
with about nine fellow work-campers, some of them couples, we took care
of the dogs, cats, birds, chickens, guinea pigs and peacocks. We also
kept up with the grounds and with some small maintenance on the
property. Some of us helped out at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe as
part of our assignments. The shop is located in town and its profits go
directly into the operation of the Sierra County Humane Society and
Desert Haven Animal Refuge.
Seems
like a lot of work, but not really. It’s just a few hours a week. When
on the schedule for animal care on any day of the week, it’s about three
hours in the morning and one in the afternoon. So, even on our work
days, that leaves plenty of time to take in the local sites, which
include my favorite: soaking in the natural -and very affordable - hot
springs.
The
small town of Truth or Consequences is just a few miles away and you
can save at Wal-Mart, eat at some fine restaurants or take in a movie at
El Cortez theater. If you enjoy fishing or water sports,
there is the Rio Grande nearby and also two lakes - Elephant Butte and
Caballo lakes - only a few miles away. The entire area is full of
history, mostly the Old West with its ghost towns and frontier forts,
but also prehistoric American Indian. Hiking and gem hunting are popular
outdoor activities in this area. As far as the weather is concerned, it
can’t be beat.
Please feel free to contact me for any further information that you believe may be helpful to you.
Jim Seery
polarjim@yahoo.com
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