Animal Safety and Care

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter will be sponsoring a low-cost vaccination clinic on
Friday, September 11 from 12:00PM to 4:00 PM at the City Shelter, 1700 Grand
Avenue.

In addition, the mobile vet clinic is now offering MICROCHIPPING!
Don't let your pet find themselves lost, scared, and alone.  A tiny computer
chip is injected beneath your pet's skin and provides a permanent, positive
identification which cannot be lost, altered or removed - a safe, simple, and
inexpensive way to protect your pet against loss or theft.

To help support low-cost shot and spay/neuter clinics, the Sweetie Pie
Initiative will be hosting a fundraising event September 19.  A Sweetie Pie
Garage-A-Rama is truly an event!  There will be a garage sale with quality
items donated from across the city and county, cookies, t-shirts, a children's
craft and much more!

See you there!

in addition to all the fun things happening at the sweetie pie event on sat
sept 14, volunteers are needed to help with adoption. we need a good driver to
driver long van to and from lv shelter at 8 am and 3 pm. we need dog and cat
handlers, to walk, hold, and speak about animals. and always we need dog
walkers and cat play-with-ers at shelter. no exercise pen as yet. no dog walks
since july. unbelievable. please call maureen 426-8203 to volunteer.

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To help support low-cost, spay/neuter clinics, the Sweetie Pie
Initiative will be hosting a fundraising event September 19. A Sweetie Pie
Garage-A-Rama is truly an event! There will be a garage sale with quality
items donated from across the city and county, cookies, t-shirts, a children's
craft and much more!

We will be accepting donations on Friday, September 18, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, at
423 Grand Avenue. The Sweetie Pie Initiative NEEDS your gently used and quality
items to make our Garage-A-Rama a success. If you are unable to deliver items,
please contact us at 426-0377 to arrange for pick-up. Let us make treasures out
of your trash!!



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The Sweetie Pie Initiative will be accepting donations on Friday, September 18,
from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, at 423 Grand Avenue.

The Sweetie Pie Initiative NEEDS your gently used and quality items to make our
Garage-A-Rama a success.  If you are unable to deliver items, please contact us
at 426-0377 to arrange for pick-up.

Let us make treasures out of your trash!!

To help support low-cost, spay/neuter clinics, the Sweetie Pie
Initiative will be hosting a fundraising event September 19.  A Sweetie Pie
Garage-A-Rama is truly an event!  There will be a garage sale with quality
items donated from across the city and county, cookies, t-shirts, a children's
craft and much more!

This week we are offering an amazing chance to memorialize the hand or paw
print of your children,may they be human, canine or feline!!!

See you Saturday morning!!

We have just completed another great Sweetie Pie Garage-A-Rama!  Thanks for all
your help, your donations, and your well wishes!  We are still trying to reach
our goal so we will definitely be needing more of all of the above in the next
few months.
Our lucky raffle winners are:
Jane Gorman - Two Small Dog Groomings at Pampered Pets Grooming
Catherine Alexander - Truck Bed of Wood
Lupito Padilla - Cut and Color at Hair Ink
Bella Torres - Dinner For Two at Estella's Cafe
Congratulations and thanks for supporting The Sweetie Pie Initiative!

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter will be sponsoring a low-cost vaccination clinic on
Friday, October 2 from 12:00PM to 4:00 PM at the City Shelter, 1700 Grand
Avenue.

In addition, the mobile vet clinic is now offering MICROCHIPPING!
Don't let your pet find themselves lost, scared, and alone.  A tiny computer
chip is injected beneath your pet's skin and provides a permanent, positive
identification which cannot be lost, altered or removed - a safe, simple, and
inexpensive way to protect your pet against loss or theft.

Thank you Las Vegas!

Through donation boxes located at business' throughout town, in one month, The
Sweetie Pie Initiative has raised enough money to spay or neuter one dog.  That
means every time you dropped your spare change, or maybe even a dollar, into a
Sweetie Pie donation box you helped ease and extend the life of a dog!

Maybe next month we can raise enough for a dog and a cat!  Look for Sweetie Pie
donation boxes around town and give generously.

Please contact me if you would like to host a Sweetie Pie donation box in your
place of business.

Thanks again!

Don't forget, tomorrow is donation drop-off day for the Sweetie Pie
Garage-A-Rama!!

Bring your gently used items to help bring low-cost spay/neuter services to Las
Vegas

See you tomorrow!

The Sweetie Pie Initiative will be accepting donations on Friday, September 18,
from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, at 423 Grand Avenue.

If you are unable to deliver items, please contact us at 426-0377 to arrange
for pick-up.

Let us make treasures out of your trash!

Today is donation drop-off day for the Sweetie Pie Garage-A-Rama!!

See you this afternoon from 1-4 at 423 Grand Avenue!

To help support low-cost, spay/neuter clinics, the Sweetie Pie
Initiative will be hosting a fundraising event TOMORROW, October 17.  A Sweetie
Pie Garage-A-Rama is truly an event!  There will be a garage sale with quality
items donated from across the city and county including the following:
Extensive collection of BOOKS
DVD'S
OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES
HUGE CRAFT Selection:
     Ribbon
     Silk Flowers
     Dry Flowers
     Wreaths
     Raffia
      . . . much more!
LOTS of BOYS CLOTHES
HUGE selection of MEN'S CLOTHING:
     Jeans
     Khakis
     Shorts
     T-Shirts
     Button-Down Shirts
     Jerseys
     Big & Tall - 3X and 2X
     . . . much more!
FUTON w/ MATTRESS
FUTON MATTRESS
DOG BEDS
PILLOWS
TODDLER BED
BIKES
WRAPPING PAPER
BABY SHOWER PARTY GOODS
Extensive collection of SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
BREAD MAKER
BOOKCASE
2 CABINETS
LOTS of DISHES
GLASS TELEPHONE POLE INSULATORS
EASTER ITEMS
CHRISTMAS ITEMS:
     Electric luminarias/farolitos
     Ribbon
     Wrapping Paper
     Gift Boxes
     Lights
     Ornaments
     Cups
     . . . much more!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS:
     LEIDERHOSEN - Perfect for OktoberFest
     SCRUBS and DR.'S COAT =  Mad Scientist -
     PATIENT GOWN = Victim of Mad Scientist (Just Add Blood!)
     DINOSAUR COSTUME  - Child's Small
     REPTILE COSTUME -Child's Small
     BRIDE'S MAID DRESSES - Prom/Beauty Queen; Evil Stepsister; Good    Witch;
Fairy
          Just add a tiara!

SEE YOU TOMORROW!!

Sweetie Pie Initiative is hosting a frightfully fabulous Halloween Carnival.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 31 from 1p.m. - 4p.m.  The event
is primarily for children ages 10 and under, with plenty to do to keep you busy
and nothing to scare you away! We will have spooktacular carnival games,
bootiful photos and crafts, wickedly wonderful prizes, and fiendishly delicious
snacks.  Please join us at the Vital Arts Building, 423 Grand Ave. on Saturday
from 1-4.

We are also seeking VOLUNTEERS who LOVE animals to attend the event.  Please
contact Nicole at 454-0711.  Thank you!

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Affordable, high-quality spay/neuter services provided by the Santa Fe Shelter
& Humane Society!  Transportation included!

Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
December 2009 - March 2010

Call for information:
505-470-8765

The Las Vegas Animal Shelter will be participating in a big holiday adoption
event, at Cottonwood Mall in Rio Rancho, occurring December 18, 19, and 20.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Solstice, or
simply honor the spirit of giving, share a day with some shelter animals. Help
them find a fur-ever home this holiday season.

Your help is desperately needed but if you can't give your time, a generous
donation will also help.

Thanks so much for making the difference in the life of an animal who deserves
a chance.

PLEASE contact Maureen O’Brien at 505-426-8203.

Animal Adopt-A-Thon
NIneteen dogs were taken to an adoption event in Rio Rancho, the weekend of
December 18, 19, and 20th.  Sixteen lucky dogs found homes and were able to
avoid euthanasia by the hard work and determination of a handful of volunteers.
Preparation for this event required immense community effort.  Volunteers
temperament-tested each dog.  The Santa Fe Animal Shelter provided spay/neuter
services and vaccinations for each dog.  Eva Paloheimo, coordinator for the
Santa Animal Shelter Mobile Clinic, loaned her van for transport.  Leslie
Moniot of the Canine Canyon Ranch, a large dog rescue located just outside of
Las Vegas, provided foster care for some of the dogs.  Terry Carlin, Martha
Price, and Auritha Roybal were all essential in the preparation of paperwork,
packing, and all the details encompassed in making this event successful.
Maureen O'Brien, Lisa Joseph, Marti Nash, and Marcos Espinoza spent three long
days in Albuquerque working from dusk 'til dawn.
	The generosity did not end there.  The Las Vegas Animal Shelter was the lucky
recipient of thirty bags of dog and cat food generously donated by the people
of Albuquerque.  The entire event was a true example of humanity at its finest.
A fur-ever home for the holidays is the greatest gift of all!

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Hello!  I wanted to let you all know how our mobile spay/neuter transport
program for San Miguel County is doing.  Instead of bringing the mobile
spay/neuter van to various San Miguel County locations in the winter months, we
have begun transporting anywhere from 20 to 25 animals at a time into Santa Fe
for spay/neuter surgeries.  We are using the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Satellite
Clinic on Wednesdays and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Clinic on weekends since
they are not open for public and shelter surgeries on those days.  We did 3
transports in December and so far have done 5 in January and have done
approximately 160 surgeries.  Most of this program is being funded by a $15,000
DJ&T grant for canine surgeries and an additional $5,000 DJ&T grant to help
cover the cost of transporting.  Cat owners are being asked to pay a $35 fee
per cat, which includes shots.  All dog surgeries are free.  Owners pay only
for shots. In addition we ask everyone if they can pay an extra $10 to help
cover our costs.  However, this fee is not mandatory.

The reason I'm writing this is to see if I can raise additional funding to help
keep this program going.  The DJ&T grant breaks down as follows:  $4,500 to
cover surgeries for dogs under 40 pounds and $10,500 to cover dogs over 40
pounds.  I have just used up the small dog portion of this grant and finding
larger dogs is always more difficult.  We have currently paid for 60 small dog
surgeries and 47 large dog surgeries.  What I am proposing is to find
additional funds we can use to help cover the cost of small dog surgeries.  I
would like to be able to tell owners that we could cover 50% of the surgery
cost ($65-$75 for males and $80-$90 for females) if they could pay the other
50%.  The owner would still need to pay for any shots.

As long as I'm not using DJ&T monies I can also help with animals in Mora and
Santa Fe Counties.  What I'm finding, for the most part, are pet owners who
really want to do the right thing by their pets, but simply don't have the
resources available.  And these are exactly the pet owners I want to help.  And
since they are not pet owners already going to our local vets, we are not
taking business away from them.  Something we have no desire to do!

We have flyers all over the county, have been on the radio and in the
newspapers and my plan now is to go personally to some of the neighborhoods in
Las Vegas that have serious pet over population and see how we can help get
animals sterilized.  But I am running out of financial resources.  If anyone
reading this is interested in donating towards this cause or knows someone who
is, here is a list of the various organizations you can donate to.

1.)  Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society  100 Caja del Rio Road, SF, NM
87507
2.)  Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC)  P.O. Box 524   Las Vegas, NM  87701
3.)  Bernal Community Center  Attention: Animal Services Assistance Program
(ASAP)  P.O. Box 113   Serafina, NM  87701

Each of these organizations has 501(c)3 status so donations are tax deductible.

Please mention that the money is to be used for the SFAS mobile spay/neuter
transport program.

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.  Thank
you so much!

Eva Paloheimo
Mobile Spay/Neuter Coordinator
(505) 470-8765

Highlands basketball fans! Highlands Helps is collecting items for the Las
Vegas City Animal Shelter. Bring any one of the following items to Friday
night’s game against Ft. Lewis and get in for free: dog or puppy food, liquid
laundry soap, dish soap, blankets, dog toys, or dog treats! Go Cowboys
(and their little doggies)!

In partnership with HSUS, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society & Pecos
PAWS will spay or neuter your pet for JUST $10 ( Additional charge for
vaccinations.)
Appointments for Tuesday, February 23 are now being accepted.  Call
505-474-6422 to schedule an appointment.  Limited number of appointments -
don't wait to schedule yours!

Cute little dog needs home. Female, 2 or 3 years old, spayed, 25 pounds.
Beagle/terrier? White with brown spots. Nice ears. Very smart. Good jumper.
Loves other dogs 95% of the time. Rude to cats but there’s hope there. Haven’t
seen her with children. Very friendly. Her name is Rachel. Free to the right
home. Contact Meredith, <email obscured> or <email obscured>.

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These three dogs are victims of the economy.  Their owner simply can no longer
afford to keep them and would like to find them good homes.
Chiquito has lived among other small dogs and is good around children.
Chiquito is a 7 year old, neutered male.
Please contact me if you would be interested in bringing this sweet boy into
your life.
Thank you.

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Eva Paloheimo, coordinator of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Clinic, has
just released some impressive numbers. The spay/neuter transport program,
running from December 6, 2009, has provided low-cost spay/neuter services to
310 animals in 14 days!

This success would not be possible without a small group of hard-working,
organized, dedicated individuals and donations.  This program has helped
eliminate thousands of future un-wanted puppies and kittens. If you, or someone
you know, would like to HELP KEEP THIS PROGRAM RUNNING, please make a
tax-deductible donation to the Animal Welfare Coalition or the Santa Fe Animal
Shelter, designated for the Mobile Clinic.

To help maintain the mobile spay/neuter program, please mail checks to:
Santa Fe Animal Shelter
100 Caja del Rio  Santa Fe, NM  87507
or:
Animal Welfare Coalition
PO Box 524, Las Vegas, NM 87701
In the check memo line indicate money be used for the mobile spay/neuter
program.
Thanks!

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Six Las Vegas dogs will be participating in an adoption event, this Saturday,
March 13th, at PetCo off St. Mike's and Cerrillos Road. The more handlers we
have, the more dogs can be seen and adopted.

The store opens at 10:00 AM and someone should be there by 10:30.  Can any of
you give us a few hours on Saturday until about 3:00 PM?

For more information, please contact Maureen O'Brien at 426-8203.

United World College student, Iris Nevins, and her father, Dean Nevins promote
the Animal Welfare Benefit on Friday, March 26, at KFUN radio station. Mr.
Nevins, owner of the Irie Isle restaurants in Miami, Florida, has flown in to
support his daughter by cooking a Caribbean meal for the event.

Dance workshops start at 5:00. Dinner begins at 6:00. Please call Judy Land at
505-454-4251 to purchase tickets or make a reservation. Tickets are also
available at Semilla Whole Foods, the Plaza Hotel, Clarity Gift Shop, and
Europa Hair Studio

Can't wait for an evening of Jerk Chicken and dance performances, ALL TO
BENEFIT ANIMAL WELFARE IN LAS VEGAS!!!!

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The winter 2009 – 2010 Spay/Neuter Transport Program has just completed its
last transport.  232 dogs and 156 cats underwent surgery from Las Vegas, Wagon
Mound, Pecos, Mora, Anton Chico, Bernal, San Juan/San Jose, Rowe, and the
Highway 3 corridor.  Eva Paloheimo and her staff at the Santa Fe Animal
Shelter, as well as, local volunteers, Sara White, Rose White, Marcos Espinoza,
and Martina Holguin worked together to make these crucial surgeries possible.
Way to go Team Paloheimo!

LOST LOCAL DOG: A long-haired, black Retriever named Dizzy was lost on Lopez
Street, near the intersection of Mills Avenue and New Mexico Avenue, on Friday,
April 17. Dizzy, is a spayed female and is micro-chipped. Dizzy left her yard
with her companion, Drowsy. Drowsy was found today but Dizzy is still lost. If
you have seen Dizzy or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please
contact David at 505-550-4807.

FIV is currently affecting stray and feral cats in Las Vegas.  Please take
appropriate precautions in protecting your pet cat from this devastating
disease.  If you are trying to spay/neuter cats in feral colonies request the
test prior to surgery.  FIV is shed in the saliva and is usually transmitted by
bite wounds.

LOST LOCAL DOG:
Eleanor, also known as Nori, is black with tan paws and face markings. She is a
Husky mix, approximately 70 pounds, friendly, and approachable. Nori is blind
so her eyes look blue. In addition, Nori needs insulin daily. She left her home
in the Storrie Lake area on the night of April 28. If you have any information,
please contact Pat at 454-6511, 426-3205 or <email obscured>.

Eva Paloheimo and her team worked hard all winter with the spay/neuter
transport program to keep new litters at bay. We don't want to lose momentum
this summer so we are piecing funds together to hold spay/neuter clinics in Las
Vegas. We REALLY need help on May 22 and 23 to make the spay/neuter clinic a
success! Please e-mail me to let me know when you are available to help.

In addition, if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support
spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and San Miguel County, just let me know.

Thanks so much!

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LOST DOG:  Marley is a Golden Lab weighing approximately 80 pounds.  Marley was
last seen on April 21, 2010.
A special companion for an older woman who greatly misses her friend.  If any
information can be provided, please contact Florence at 505-426-8272.  A reward
is being offered.

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Foster or FURever home for a special cat:
A lovely black and white female cat has recently found herself on the streets
of Las Vegas.  A few weeks ago, she had a lustrous coat and healthy appearance,
clearly a housecat.  She tried to integrate into a feral colony but didn’t do
well.  She has since made several desperate attempts to reach safety within the
house of the gentleman who has been trying to care for.  Unfortunately, his own
cats did not appreciate this interloper.  She is rapidly losing weight and her
healthy appearance and seems to be extremely stressed at this new life on the
streets.
If you, or anyone you know, would be able to provide a temporary or forever
home to this cat in need, please contact me at 305-479-3618.  Thanks so much!

Found Male Pug

FOUND:                                   MALE PUG DOG WITH DARK BROWN HARNESS
WHEN:                                    SATURDAY, MAY 22nd, 2:30pm
WHERE:                                  IN THE VICINITY OF 5TH STREET NEAR
ROBERTSON HIGH SCHOOL


IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL'S OWNER OR IF YOU ARE THE OWNER
PLEASE CALL 505-425-3120.

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Affordable, high-quality spay/neuter services, as well as, shots provided by
the Santa Fe Shelter & Humane Society will be happening on June 4, 2010.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call:
505-470-8765

In addition, volunteers are always needed.  If you are interested or know
someone who is, please call 305-479-3618.

Please visit the City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter to get to know the amazing
animals that can't wait to go home with YOU.

All animals are pictured in the following FaceBook album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=440599&id=461454025327&l=06f8f5a873
You don't need to be a FaceBook member to view the album.

Thanks for considering a shelter animal!

A low-cost spay/neuter/shot clinic was successfully held this weekend
thanks to generous volunteers and responsible pet owners!  The staff of the
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Van Eva Paloheimo, Dr. Tom Parker, Myria Bretta,
Mychelle Moody, and Sara White along with volunteers Betty Fields,  Rose White,
Brenda Calderon, Allie Calderon, Marcos Espinoza, Michael
Wilbourn, Nicole Dahlquist, Georgia, and Martina Holguin worked hard to provide
compassionate, professional care to pets and their owners.

Please click on the link below to view photos from the clinic.  You don't need
to be a FaceBook member to view and it just might inspire you to volunteer next
time.  See ya July 9!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=440125&id=461454025327&l=ddc289786e

Team UnChain New Mexico with Dogs Deserve Better and Babes and Bullies are
hosting a New Mexico Chain Off at University of New Mexico campus on the NE
corner at University and Central. The event will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010
from 9 AM - 8 PM.
Chain Off has been held annually around the 4th of July since 2004,
highlighting the reality that while Americans are celebrating their own
freedom, there are tens of thousands of Man's Best Friends in every state who
are still not free: America's chained and penned dogs. These dogs are found in
backyards stretching from Delaware to Alaska, from Maine to Hawaii, throughout
the provinces of Canada, and in countries around the world.
Chain Off has evolved from one woman chaining herself to a doghouse in 2004 for
33 hours, to over 100 people chaining themselves in over 52 locations including
Canada and Romania during last year's 2009 Chain Off to raise awareness for
chained dogs. This year help us blow last year's total out of the water by
chaining yourself in your own backyard, your neighborhood, a local park, or
with us in Florida and New Mexico! Join up 'in packs' to make a local event of
it, or take it low-key in a one-woman or one-man show in your own backyard.
However it works for you, it's ok by us! We've got more excitement than ever,
with a large events in Florida and New Mexico where activists will be chained,
and new ways to fundraise in groups or on your own. We'd like to see over 150
people, and at least one from EVERY SINGLE STATE, living chained to doghouses
sometime during the weeks from June 26th through July 4th. We can do it! You
can do it!

Join us on Saturday July 3 at the University of New Mexico Campus, NE corner on
University and Central from 9am to 8pm as we participate in the 2010 Chain Off
event.
For those of you not familiar with Chain Off, this event has been held annually
around the 4th of July since 2004, highlighting the reality that while
Americans are celebrating their own freedom, there are tens of thousands of
Man's Best Friends in every state who are still not free: America's chained and
penned dogs. These dogs are found in backyards stretching from Delaware to
Alaska, from Maine to Hawaii, throughout the provinces of Canada, and in
countries around the world.
Chain Off has evolved from one woman chaining herself to a doghouse in 2004 for
33 hours, to over 100 people chaining themselves in over 52 locations including
Canada and Romania during last year's 2009 Chain Off to raise awareness for
chained dogs.
In addition to being our biggest awareness campaign of the year, this is also
our biggest fundraising event of the year, last year raising almost $33,000 for
our work with chained and penned dogs. $33,000? Let's blow that out of the
water this year too, with a goal of $60,000 during Chain Off 2010!
For more information about the Chain Off event in New Mexico, contact Amanda
Green at <email obscured>

Used Pets Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser
Sunday, July 18
3:00-7:00 pm
Chalk Farm Gallery
729 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM

• Silent and Live Auctions, including
gorgeous artwork and 2 cruises!
• Fashion Show
• Portrait Painters, much more!
Tickets: $20 Regular / $60 VIP
Contact Chalk Farm for tickets: 505-983-7125

Used Pets is a non-profit organization for animal rescue with a successful,
12-year track record in California, featured 12 times on national tv.  Now,
they are bringing their magic to New Mexico and are raising funds to establish
a sanctuary tucked into the tranquil mountains, right here in Pecos, NM.

Visit UsedPets.net for all the info on this wonderful group: their past track
record, their mission, and their vision for additional animal rescue in our
community.

Please join Used Pets on their journey to make New Mexico a better place for
animals.

Don't forget - there is a shot clinic tomorrow from 12:00 to 4:00 at 423 Grand
Avenue!!

Used Pets Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser
Sunday, July 18
3:00-7:00 pm
Chalk Farm Gallery
729 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM

• Silent and Live Auctions, including gorgeous artwork and 2 cruises!
• Fashion Show
• Portrait Painters, much more!
Tickets: $20 Regular / $60 VIP
Contact Chalk Farm for tickets: 505-983-7125

Used Pets is a non-profit organization for animal rescue with a successful,
12-year track record in California, featured 12 times on national tv.  Now,
they are bringing their magic to New Mexico and are raising funds to establish
a sanctuary tucked into the tranquil mountains, right here in Pecos, NM.

Visit UsedPets.net for all the info on this wonderful group: their past track
record, their mission, and their vision for additional animal rescue in our
community.

Please join Used Pets on their journey to make New Mexico a better place for
animals.

Dog Transport Needed:
Transport is needed to deliver one, very sweet, Pit Mix to Santa Fe after 5:00
PM on Wednesday, July 21st.  Silky is being transferred to Pet-A-Bulls Pit
Rescue in Santa Fe and needs a ride.  Please contact me for additional
questions or if you are willing to help.  Thanks so much!!!!
Martina Holguin
305-479-3618

And thank you Martina for your dedication.  Your are truly appreciated.
Diane Moore

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Thanks, Las Vegas!  I received three offers to transport and a lead on a
fourth.  Thanks to all of you, Silky will get to Pet-A-Bulls and be on her way
to her FURever home!
Martina  Holguin
Las Vegas, Las Vegas
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Due to scheduling conflicts, the Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic is able to spend TWO
days in Las Vegas instead of just one.  VOLUNTEERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED for
Saturday in particular, as well as, in San Jose on Sunday.  If you are able to
share some of your time bringing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services
to Las Vegas and San Miguel County, please call 305-479-3618.  Thanks!

Congratulations to Mychelle Moody of Albuquerque, New Mexico!!  Mychelle is the
lucky winner of the shadow box featuring die-cast, Harley Davidson motorcycle
models of the 1980's.
Ms. Moody, in addition to MANY other entrants, helped make our fundraising
raffle a huge success. The money raised will go to providing low-cost
spay/neuter services and other animal rescue work.  We work hard to help
animals lead long, healthy lives, in compliance with local regulations, free of
suffering and neglect.  This would not be possible without your help!
In addition, we'd like to thank the Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally and Mike
Fields for the opportunity to have a presence at this year's rally.  Thanks!

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My name is Penelope I’m looking for a new home.

I am a very happy and social dog.  I love being around people and I want to
know everyone.  I am a good companion.  Even though I’m older now, I still run
and play and box with things on the ground, like soccer players do.  The
veterinarian looking at me the other day thought I was maybe 6 and I am
probably 10!  He answered because of my energy, I think.

I have lived with my current person for about 7 years when she rescued me after
I had been hit by a vehicle.  We both know it is time for me to find a new
home.  She can tell you the details.

I am a house dog, used to a dog door with in and out privileges and a fenced
yard.  I travel well in cars.  I probably ought to be an only dog unless there
is a dog I really like and I get to be the boss. I don’t like cats at all.  I
like sleeping on the bed with my person and often curl up at the foot of the
bed.  I have all shots and some arthritis, but you have to look close to see
it.

If you think we could work and play well together, call Carole and let’s see.

505-699-4672

I have waged a ceaseless campaign urging the community to participate in animal
rescue, health, and safety and am pleased to report, I have seen the volunteers
and the dollars come trickling in, oftentimes, as a result of the Issues Forum.
I would like to extend an enormous thank you to the community of Las Vegas for
showing they care about the lives of dogs and cats.
Over the last few months, I have been pleased to see many new faces
volunteering at low-cost spay/neuter/shot clinics.  Spaying and neutering your
own pets, and sometimes, even the neighborhood strays, is the key to ending pet
overpopulation and the abuse and neglect seen in so many dogs and cats that
must live their lives on the streets.  This is only one of many ways to help.
Fostering, providing transport, and many other areas are ways in which you can
help make a difference in the life of a cat or dog in need.
On Friday, August 6th, Betty Fields, June Price, Georgia Wilson, Michelle
White, Rose White, Sadie Madrid, Leland Howard, Susan West, Marcos Espinoza,
Carmen Holguin, and Martina Holguin helped make the low-cost spay/neuter/ shot
clinic a huge success.  Over thirty surgeries were done, countless
vaccinations, and many wellness consults.  The Santa Fe Animal Shelter provides
a priceless service to Las Vegas and San Miguel County by allowing us access to
their mobile spay/neuter van.  The staff of the mobile clinic, Eva Paloheimo,
Dr. Tom Parker, Myria Bretta, Mychelle Moody, and Sara White are an amazing
team bringing priceless services to our area.
Thank you Las Vegas for your efforts in helping dogs and cats in need get the
services they so richly deserve!

Are there any PET SITTERS out there?

I am often asked if I know any cat and/or dog sitters and I would love to have
people to recommend.  Are you comfortable with cats and dogs?  Do you have
experience with cats and dogs?  Let me know if you're interested.  References
are helpful.  Thanks!

The dog and cat food donated by Purina will arrive tomorrow!  Anyone able to
assist with unloading should be at 423 Grand Avenue at approximately 11:00 AM
on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.  Your assistance is GREATLY appreciated!
Thank you!

OOPS!!!

The up-coming spay/neuter/shot clinic is happening on Friday, September 10,
2010 (not the previous date, September 11).

Volunteers are still needed.  In particular, if anyone is able to do laundry
Friday evening in preparation for early Saturday morning your help would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

A foster home for five little kittens is desperately needed!!!  Please open
your home and heart to these tiny lives!

Whiskers is an amazing young lady currently at the City of Las Vegas Animal
Shelter in kennel #25.  Whiskers is approximately 6-9 months old, spayed and
up-to-date on her shots.

These factual details mean nothing compared to the splendor that is Whisker's
personality. Whiskers is a loving, playful, affectionate girl.  Although,
Whiskers has spent the last month in the Shelter, her spirit has not been
broken.  She LOVES playing with other dogs and would love to find a home with
her buddy, Rains.  Whiskers and Rains spent the day together at an adoption
event and couldn't get enough of each other.  The two played, rolled, frolicked
and sat side by side, like life-long friends.  We know this may be too much to
ask but Whiskers would certainly enjoy a home with a canine companion.

Whiskers would also enjoy some kids of her very own.  She certainly enjoyed
playing with them today!

In Whiskers, you get the complete package!  A dog with the energy and spunk to
play games and run by your side, as well as, the affection and love to smother
every member of your family with kisses.

Please consider adding Whiskers to your family.  She is ready to leave the
Shelter and go to a home of her very own.

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A garage sale to benefit the Nat Gold Players and the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 2,3.  By donating to and
purchasing items from this fundraiser, you will be supporting not-for-profit
organizations providing vitality and hope to the community of Las Vegas.

If you would like to donate your quality, gently used items, please contact
Valerie at 505-40404-0065.

The garage sale will be located at 1015 6th Street.  Be there early!!!

Whiskers and Rains are adopted!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who shared these animals - it worked!!!!!

A spay/neuter/shot clinic is coming up Friday, October 1, 2010.  VOLUNTEERS
are needed starting at 7:00 AM through approximately 4:00 PM.  There are a wide
range of jobs to be done so there is sure to be, a job for YOU.

If you're available, please e-mail or call 305-479-3618.

Thanks SO much!

A garage sale to benefit the Nat Gold Players and the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 2,3.  By donating to and
purchasing items from this fundraiser, you will be supporting not-for-profit
organizations providing vitality and hope to the community of Las Vegas.

If you would like to donate your quality, gently used items, please contact
Valerie at 505-404-0065.

The garage sale will be located at 1015 6th Street.  Be there early!!!

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this weekend's yard sale fundraiser a
HUGE success!!!!  The Nat Gold Players and the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will
have a little extra to fill their coffers as a result of all the hard work it
takes to have a successful fundraiser.

This event was sponsored by Complexions Skincare, owned and operated by Valerie
Hayden. Ms. Hayden has spearheaded this project, taking a desire to dance the
night away while giving back to the community, and made it a successful
fundraiser.  Lisa Joseph, Mel Yoho, Colleen Yoho, Zelda McCrossen, Bonnie
Grace, and Marti Nash all pitched in to help make Ms. Hayden's dream a reality.

This weekend's yard sale fundraiser raised the start-up money to fund an
up-coming, larger fundraiser.  Keep your eyes open for a chance to mobilize the
power of music and movement brought to you by DJ Chrystalline
(http://www.ladydjs.com/chrystalline.html).  This event will bring everyone
together to feel the beat and raise money for the Nat Gold Players and the
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic.  According to DJ Chrystalline, "when everyone is
feeling the same beat and there is that sense of community, for that moment you
aren’t focusing on what divides you, there is a common connection that is so
powerful.”

Date, time, and location to come!!!

Thanks, again!

hello all, we have a rescue dog named zoe that needs a forever home. she is
about 1 1/2 years old, about 35-40lbs and we think she is a coyote/heeler mix.
she is the smartest dog we've ever known and incredibly cute, sweet and cuddly.
we have a new baby and sadly, not enough time to devote to a training routine
for zoe. you will love this sweet dog. she prefers women and we think she had a
lot of bad experiences with men. the less masculine the male, the better she is
with them. she is very shy, but once she gets to know you, she becomes a little
lover. she does well off leash and will stay close to you. she is also the
fastest runner we've ever seen. we think she'd be an amazing agility dog, as
she can leap like a gazelle. she can jump a fence, however, so you would need
to have an adobe wall or pretty high other type of fence. she will make a
playmate of even the grumpiest dog, as she is always happy and chipper. she is
great with kids and babies. she is very concerned if our baby cries. we really
want her to be with someone who will be very kind to her, as she had a
hard-luck life in her previous life. let us know if you'd like to meet her.
there is a photo of her in the groups photos, in the album titled zoe.

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!!!! PLEASE consider sharing your time this weekend at
the low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Just a few hours can make a huge difference!
If you're available, please call 305-479-3618.

Tome on the Range is celebrating "We Love Animals" week beginning this Sunday,
October 17 through next Saturday, October 23 with two events.
On Sunday at 2pm Steven Kotler who has written "A Small Furry Prayer:  Dog
Rescue & The Meaning of Life" about his dog sanctuary Rancho de Chihuahua near
Chimayo will give a reading.
On Saturday 10/23 at 3pm, Don Hamilton DVM will talk about homeopathic care for
dogs and cats, and will be joined by Em Krall, DC who will address animal
chiropractic.
Tome On The Range will be offering customers who purchase any animal-related
book during that week a 10% discount and portion of these proceeds will go to
animal welfare activities.

Please help support local stores and animal welfare in Las Vegas!  See you
Sunday!

Greetings Animal Lovers!!!!

Thank you SO much for the overwhelming response to my pleas!  We were able to
complete a very successful three-day spay/neuter/shot clinic with YOUR help.
Over 90 animals were spayed or neutered; dozens of animals received
vaccinations; many animals were micro-chipped; and several community animals
received emergency services or health checks.   The team that helped make this
happen include the staff of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Spay/Neuter
Clinic: Eva Paloheimo, Dr. Tom Parker, Myria Bretta, Mychelle Moody, and Sara
White.  This weekend we were lucky to have extra help from Dr. Reed Scudder and
Dr. Kim Freeman.  Volunteer support included:  Betty Fields, Marti Nash, Corie
Weaver, Sean Weaver, June Price, Carmen Holguin, Diane Moore, Kait Sabo, Myles
Carlisle, David Martinez, Zelda McCrossen, Heide Allen, Nicole Dahlquist, Kabir
Shrestha, Mingma Sherpa, Chandra Swanson, Ivana Marincic, Hailee Robinson, Max
Heng, Ethan Fields, Gerylaine Campos, Juan Aragon, Andrew Chen, and JP (I
didn't get your last name!).

It is my great pleasure to add many new names to my volunteer list.  Up-coming
volunteer opportunities include:
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - One day spay/neuter clinic for shelter animals.
Help us get shelter animals ready for adoption!
Friday - Sunday, November 12-14 - Adoption Event in Albuquerque
This three-day adoption event provides a vital venue for placing Las Vegas area
dogs and cats in loving, FURever homes.  You don't need to commit to three
days!!  Whatever time you have to share is appreciated!
Friday, November 19, 2010 - Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic
Come for the day or come for an hour!  There are MANY jobs to be done, there is
sure to be one to suit your interests.
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - Fundraiser DANCE
Come move to the grooves of DJ Christalline
(http://www.ladydjs.com/chrystalline.html) and raise money to support the
mobile spay/neuter clinic AND the Nat Gold Players.  In addition to showing up
on the dance floor, we need your help to make this dance a success.
If you are interested in participating in any of these events or have a
particular area you would like to help, please contact me.

Don't forget, Tome on the Range is celebrating "We Love Animals" week through
next Saturday, October 23.  On Saturday, October 23 at 3pm, Don Hamilton, DVM
will talk about homeopathic care for dogs and cats, and will be joined by Em
Krall, DC who will address animal chiropractic.  Tome On The Range will be
offering customers who purchase any animal-related
book during the up-coming week a 10% discount and portion of these proceeds
will go to animal welfare activities.

The dogs and cats of Las Vegas need your support.  Only YOU can make the
difference!

See you soon!

You really, really, really need a kitten!
We can help you find the perfect one.
call 505.264.3830

Greetings Animal Lovers,
We have an unusual need one of you may be able to help with.  A couple in our
community has taken the time to work with a stray dog and would like to bring
her into their home and adopt her.  This dog, Sam, still needs a bit of work
and socialization before she is completely ready to adapt to life in a home.
Do any of you have a dog-friendly backyard area where a kennel could be set up?
Of course, all of the daily care would be provided for.  The couple are
apartment dwellers with no area to set-up a kennel but they are committed to
providing Sam a loving home.
Can anyone help?
Thank you!

Get this date on your calendar! A fundraiser dance on November 20th is THE
kick-off event to your holiday season!  Come move to the grooves of DJ
Chrystalline at a fundraiser dance for the Nat Gold Players and the low-cost,
spay/neuter clinic.
On Saturday, November 20th, join us at the El Fidel Ballroom at 8:00. Tickets
are $5 for students with ID and $7 for the general public. When the music hits,
you will know why DJ Chyrstalline is at the top of the New Mexico dance music
scene.
See you there!

It's that time again! A spay/neuter/shot clinic is coming up Friday, November
19, 2010. VOLUNTEERS are needed starting at 7:00 AM through approximately 4:00
PM. There are a wide range of jobs to be done so there is sure to be, a job for
YOU. If you're available, please e-mail or call 305-479-3618. Thanks SO much!

A low-cost, dog and cat shot clinic will be held on Friday, November 19 2010
from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Rabies and Distemper shots are available for $10 per
shot.  Microchipping is available for $20.  The clinic will be held at 423
Grand Avenue.  No appointment necessary.

Come move to the grooves of DJ Chrystalline at a fundraiser dance for the Nat
Gold Players and the low-cost, spay/neuter clinic. On Saturday, November 20th,
join us at the El Fidel Ballroom at 8:00. Tickets are $5 for students with ID
and $7 for the general public. When the music hits, you will know why DJ
Chyrstalline is at the top of the New Mexico dance music scene. See you there!

Greetings Animal Lovers!

Please see the attached flier for Houdi, who is greatly missed by her human and
cat companions.  Houdi has been missing for over a month.   She has likely been
found by someone who thinks she is a great dog and kept Houdi for themself.

In addition, Lydia Gonzales, located on 8th Street, has lost a male, 9
week-old, Chow mix. Lydia's puppy has been missing approximately one week and
was last seen wearing a blue collar.  Lydia can be contacted at 425-9581 or
429-0582.

If you know anyone who has recently adopted a "FOUND" dog or cat, please
encourage them to check the animal shelter and local vets for a human who is
desperately searching for a lost, beloved family member.  Also, encourage
others to help reunite precious pets with their human families, not because of
needed medications or reward money, but because a vital bond has been broken
and both animal and human alike, are grieving for lost family.

Thanks for helping families re-unite for the holiday season!

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Volunteers are URGENTLY needed for this weekend's spay/neuter/shot clinic!!!
Tomorrow's 7:00 AM shift needs your help!!! Please share your time with us
during this season of giving. Call 305-479-3618. Thanks so much!!

Is ANYONE available to transport a Beagle puppy from Tucumari to Las Vegas?
Ideally, this would happen tomorrow but anytime in the near future would work.
Please let me know if you can help at 305-479-3618. Thanks!

Greetings Animal Lovers!

As you look towards the new year, here are some events to get on your
calendars:

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic:
January 7 - 9

Spay/Neuter Shot Clinic:
January 28-30

Albuquerque Adoption Event:
February 11-13

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic:
February 25-27

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic:
March 25-27

See you in January!!!

We're working on building a foster care network for dogs and cats in San Miguel
County. We're not having a lot of luck finding volunteers, so we're hoping to
get some feedback from everyone to find out what barriers may be keeping people
from volunteering.

Could you please:
1) let us know what would stop you from fostering a dog or cat, and
2) pass this note on to as many people as possible, so we get as much feedback
on this issue as we can.

Thanks for your help!

Lost Parakeet - If you, or anyone you know, is missing a parakeet, please
contact Kim at 454-8275.  Thank you!

Zorina the brave was just rescued from being munched on by a stray dog. She’s a
sweet lap cat, but we’re not sure how well she does with other cats, and she
may well be traumatized about dogs at this point. If you could open your heart
to long-term foster her, or if you’d like to find out about adopting her
forever, contact us at 505-264-3830!

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Zorina the brave was just rescued from being munched on by a stray dog. She’s a
sweet lap cat, but we’re not sure how well she does with other cats, and she
may well be traumatized about dogs at this point. If you could open your heart
to long-term foster her, or if you’d like to find out about adopting her
forever, contact us at 505-264-3830!

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The new year is upon us and we have a clinic scheduled for the very first
week!! With this early start, we are sure to beat the 2010 record of over 1,000
spay/neuters!

This weekend's clinic is focusing on feral cats so we will need EXTRA
VOLUNTEERS! Please, please, please send an e-mail or give me a call to let me
know what hours you would like to participate.  The clinic is located at 423
Grand Avenue, between Lincoln Park and Lions Park.  Hours are from 7:00 AM -
4:00 PM Friday through Saturday.  The shot clinic will be open from 12:00 PM to
4:00 PM each day.

For volunteering or shot clinic questions, call:  305-479-3618

For spay/neuter info, please call:  505-983-4309 x129

We really need your help to end the cycle of un-wanted litters!

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic
January 7-9

Spay/Neuter Shot Clinic:
January 28-30

Albuquerque Adoption Event:
February 11-13

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic:
February 25-27

Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic:
March 25-27

Puppy foster homes are URGENTLY NEEDED!

Puppy fostering is usually short term depending on the age of the litter.
Please consider fostering!!!  It is extremely gratifying and you are giving a
young life the best start they could get.

PLEASE call 305-479-4618!!

Kitty is missing!

Kitty is a spayed, female, Chihuahua/Pomeranian Mix.

Kitty was last seen in the Williams Drive area.  A generous reward is being
offered by her people, Joe and Glenna.  PLEASE call 505-617-5643 or
505-617-5646 with any information.

Thank you so much!

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For the past 5 years, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter's mobile spay/neuter van has
parked at the Vital Arts building (formerly known as Voda's Auto Parts) at 423
Grand Ave.  This is where all low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics have
been held for Las Vegas and the surrounding communities and has been provided
at no cost.  However, the property has been sold and will no longer be
available for these services.  This means our last clinic in Las Vegas will be
held on January 27, 28, 29, 30, unless a new space is found before our next
scheduled clinic in February on the 25th, 26th and 27th.  The momentum we have
built with monthly scheduled visits to Las Vegas could be lost, resulting in an
increase of unwanted litters and disease, easily prevented by spay/neuter
surgeries and vaccinations.

We are looking for a new location in which to house these much needed clinics
and are reaching out to the community for help in finding the perfect new
location.  Ideally, we need a large room with access to a bathroom along with
heat and running water.  A safe place for pet owners to park is also needed.
Our needs are actually quite simple.  We are hoping to find a donated space we
can use on a monthly basis, funding permitted, at least through 2011.

Your help in this matter will allow us to continue providing these much needed
services to the community. We can't do it without YOUR help.  For more
information, please contact 305-479-3618.

FOUND dogs: A Husky Mix was found in the Montezuma area. A Lab Mix was found
near Donnelly Library. Details are required for positive identification.
Contact 305-479-3618 for further information.

A few great dogs and cats will be available for adoption at 423 Grand Avenue,
Saturday, January 22 from 10:00 - 2:00.
If you're not ready to bring a four-legged member into your family, drop by
with a bag of dog or cat food to help animals and families in need.
See you Saturday!

Volunteers are needed for this weekend's spay/neuter/shot clinic!!!!!

We NEED:
Volunteers for all shifts - from 7:00 AM - 4:00PM, Thursday - Sunday,January
27-30!
People to do laundry - we have approximately three loads of laundry for each
night.

Please, please, please send an e-mail or give me a call to let me know what
hours you would like to participate.  The clinic is located at 423 Grand Avenue
, between  Lincoln Park  and Lions Park .  Hours are from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday through Saturday.  The shot clinic will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
each day.


For volunteering or shot clinic questions, call:  305-479-3618


For spay/neuter info, please call:  505-983-4309 x129

Volunteers are NEEDED!!!!  We NEED your help tomorrow morning, Thursday,
January 27, starting at 7:00 AM to start this four day clinic.

Please, please, please send an e-mail or give me a call to let me know what
hours you would like to participate.  The clinic is located at 423 Grand Avenue
, between  Lincoln Park  and Lions Park .  Hours are from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday through Saturday.  The shot clinic will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
each day.

For volunteering or shot clinic questions, call:  305-479-3618

For spay/neuter info, please call:  505-983-4309 x129

Dear Volunteer Crew,
At the last clinic, 113 animals were altered in Las Vegas, ending possibly
thousands of unwanted puppies or kittens – and it's all thanks to you!

In order to make sure we've got every hour covered as efficiently as possible,
we're asking folks to sign up early for the next spay/neuter clinic.

>From 6:30 AM to about 10:00 AM, it is SUPER busy!  People are scheduled to
arrive at 7:00 AM, at which time, they will be filling out paperwork, reviewing
paperwork with Eva, making payment, and getting their pets ID’ed and placed in
crates.  This time period can get a little crazy!

Shortly after everyone has arrived, dogs will start being loaded onto the van.
There will be a lull in the morning until approximately 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM
when the first batch of dogs is taken off the van and the next set is ready to
load.  This routine will be repeated with the cats until everyone is done.

The early afternoon can either be quite calm or have mini rushes depending on
how many people show-up for shots.  There will certainly be times when there
might not be much to do but that can quickly change.  Please don’t be
disappointed if you hit a lull.
At about 2:00 PM, owners will start coming to pick up their pets and this will
continue on until about 4:00 or 5:00 PM.

The next clinic is February 25, 26, 27.

We've broken the day into three shifts.  Please, please, please consider
signing up early for a shift on at least one day. If everyone takes a shift or
two, then it's easier all around!

6:30-9:30 (3 hours)
9:30-1:30 (4 hours)
1:30-4:30 (3 hours)

The earlier and later shifts are shorter because they tend to be crazier,
checking animals in and out. We have jobs for anyone – holding dogs, petting
cats, helping owners with paperwork, cleaning instruments, folding laundrey,
you name it!

Can't work in the clinic on any of those days? We've got two other ways you can
help!  We really need to have someone scheduled for laundry for Friday night
and Saturday night.  Also, we need someone to take care of lunch on each day.
It's not important if you cook, get take out pizza, or talk one of the local
restaurants into helping out – but we've got to feed our crew!

Please email me as soon as you can to let me know which shift on which day
you'd be able to work, or if there's another way you'd like to help us out.

And finally – as you all know – we need more help!  Please, forward this email
to anyone you know that might be interested and able in helping – with
everyone's assistance, we can make a difference!

Thanks, again!
Tina

Please keep an eye out for our furry friends who have lost their way.


*A black and white Heeler/Cattle Dog was recently FOUND in the area of 7th
Street and Legion Drive.
*A Husky Mix was FOUND in the Montezuma area.
A complete description is required.

Don't forget the many other dogs who have humans anxiously awaiting their
return home. Houdi, Kitty, Bella, and most recently, Princess would love to be
reunited with their families. Please keep your eyes open for these beloved
family members:
Houdi - spayed female.
Kitty - spayed female Chihuahua/Pomeranian Mix last seen in the Williams Drive
area.
Bella - spayed, microchipped, female Husky Mix with blue eyes; last seen on 8th
Street Extension, behind Storrie Lake.
Princess - approximately 3-4 year old, female Pomeranian, gold in color.  She
was last seen near her home on Chavez Street.

Also, a large, neutered, black and white male cat, approximately ten years old
was lost in the Mineral Hill area quite some time ago.  If you have taken in a
cat that matches this description, please contact me.  His owner maintains hope
this loveable guy is out there.

Feb 12-13
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4
Second Chance for Love National Adoption Event
PetSmart - 1424 Mercantile NE, Albuquerque

Watermelon Mountain Ranch will be hosting the Second Chance For Love national
adoption event February 12-13.  This adoption event provides a vital venue for
placing Las Vegas area dogs in loving, FURever homes. As a result of a great
many people, putting in a great deal of effort, we have over a dozen dogs,
fully vetted and ready to put their best PAW forward in hopes of finding their
family.
In order to make this event a success, we NEED your help!  You don't need to
commit to a full days!!  Whatever time you have to share is appreciated!  Come
spend a day in Albuquerque or let friends and family in the Albuquerque area
know Las Vegas area dogs need some help.  As you watch a dog walk away into
their future, it will be well worth it!
Please contact Tina at 305-479-3618 or <email obscured> to confirm when
you will be available to participate.
Thanks so much!

We are in the middle of a legislative session and it is time to SPEAK FOR THE
ANIMALS!  Do you support stronger protections for New Mexico's cats, dogs,
horses, chimps and more under state law? Read the eAlert, contact your
legislators today! Thank you for your dedication to animals!

http://www.apvnm.org/current_alert.php

It's time for another clinic!  We've had a great response but we still need
volunteers for FRIDAY AFTERNOON and MOST OF THE DAY SUNDAY (except early AM).
We also need LUNCH and LAUNDRY help.  PLEASE let us know how you can help!

Please email me as soon as you can to let me know which shift on which day
you'd be able to work, or if there's another way you'd like to help us out.

And finally – as you all know – we need more help!  Please, forward this email
to anyone you know that might be interested and able in helping – with
everyone's assistance, we can make a difference!

Thanks, again!
Tina
305-479-3618

Dear Friends of the Animals!

Every two years Animal Protection Voters (APV) have the attention of the NM
Legislature in Santa Fe.

Animal Protection Voters, Humane Society of the United States and PAW NM invite
YOU to get in touch with your inner political animal at APV'sLobby Day in Santa
Fe on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

 With a new Governor and Legislature, our voices for positive  legal changes
can and should be heard.  Positive change takes a great deal of persistence and
the commitment of people who care!

Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, has
notified HSUS members about attending Lobby Day, PAW NM invites you to attend
and be heard.  President Pacelle's invitation follows in quotes FYI:

"Humane Society of the United States invites our members and supporters to join
our friends at Animal Protection Voters (APV) for Animal Lobby Day in New
Mexico on Tuesday, March 8 in Santa Fe.

APV will hold a press conference at the Capitol Rotunda to provide the latest
updates on their legislative work. We invite you to join them and help make a
difference for New Mexico's animals.
Learn more about the event or RSVP with your name and mailing address to Laura
Bonar at <email obscured>. Hope you can make it!
Sincerely,  Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO"

Animal Protection Voters are FOCUSED on two priority bills for Lobby Day.  They
are intended to reduce animal cruelty in our state.

 APV is actively supporting many other animal-friendly bills as well as
fighting anti-friendly animal bills as well!

SB348 and HB319 are the two bills that APV is focused on and that  PAW,, NM
support as well.
Come to Lobby Day and show your support!

Strengthen New Mexico’s Animal Cruelty Statute
SB 348, introduced by Senator Richard Martinez, Chairman of Senate Judiciary
committee
HB 319, introduced by Representative Al Park, Chairman of House Judiciary
committee
(mirror bills have been introduced in the House and Senate)

The bills will:
Ensure that the denial of sustenance, defined as food, water and shelter, when
it leads to great bodily harm or death, is punishable as a fourth degree
felony.
Define “criminal negligence” as “anyone who knows or should have known of the
dangers involved in certain acts and continued to act with reckless disregard,
thereby endangering an animal’s health and/or safety”; make penalty for
criminal negligence that results in death or great bodily harm of an animal a
fourth degree felony.
Define bestiality and make the crime a fourth degree felony.
Make abandonment or negligent mistreatment that leads to great bodily harm or
death a fourth degree felony.
Include captive reptiles in the scope of the animal cruelty statute.
Momentum is in the air!!


Lobby Day Training — To kick off APV's Lobby Day, they will host a fun and
informative training session on how to effectively lobby your legislators for
those interested.  When you RSVP, details for the training will be forthcoming.

Save This Date!

Animal Protection Voters’ Lobby Day
Tuesday, March 8th, 10am – 4pm
Accessible by Railrunner;
Free Public Parking
RSVP to Animal Lobby Day for more details: <email obscured>
Thank you!
Kristin
PAW .. NM

Shiloh and Gwyneth are a male and a female, approximately eight-week old pups
in great need of socialization.  Ideally, each pup would go to a separate home
and learn how to love and be loved.  These two just need some quality, bonding
time to learn that people are no longer going to be a source of fear or pain.
Please consider taking one of these pups into your home and LOVING them back to
health!
Please e-mail or call 305-479-3618 to meet these two shy pups

Shiloh and Gwyneth REALLY NEED your time and love.   These pups are suffering
the effects of being societies cast-offs.  They need to be taught that people
are no longer going to be a source of pain.  These puppies don't need to be
bottle-fed; they don't need round the clock care; they just need your time and
affection.  It is a beautiful thing to prepare a puppy to go on to their
FURever home.
If not, why not schedule a playdate?!?!?!?!?  If you have a couple of hours
throughout the week, contact me and you can spend some quality time with Shiloh
or Gwyneth.  They will benefit greatly and you are sure to leave with a smile
on your face.  Call me!!  305-479-3618

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

There will be a Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic this weekend located at the West Las
Vegas Middle School Gym.  In addition to previously scheduled spay/neuter
appointments, the public is encouraged to come in starting at 12:00 for shots,
microchipping, and deworming.

Volunteers are needed for all shifts – 7:00  AM – 4:00 PM!
Please email as soon as you can to let me know which shift,
on which day, you’re be able to work, or if there's another way you'd like to
help us out.

And finally – as you all know – we need more help!  Please, forward this email
to everyone you know – with everyone's assistance, we can make a difference!

To schedule an appointment for a spay or neuter, call 505-983-4309 x129.  For
additional questions, please call 305-479-3618.

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

Astrid, Ariel, and Amadeus need a temporary foster home to spend some time.
These three pups were abandoned last night. They were taken in by a good
samaritan and brought to the clinic today. Can you offer them a warm, safe
pillow to lay their head?

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Meet Missy!  She is approximately two years old, spayed, and current on
vaccinations.  Missy was on her own in Mora County with her young litter when
two kind humans took her and her puppies in.  Her puppies have now moved to
Colorado to find their own FURever homes but Missy needs a place to call her
own as well.  Since she has been on her own, she likes to wander so definitely
needs a securely fenced area.
Missy likes to run and play and share lots of hugs and kisses.  She gets along
with other dogs and would love a playmate.
If you would like to share your home with Missy, temporarily or indefinitely,
please don't hesitate to contact me to arrange a meet and greet!
Thanks!

Tina
305-479-3618

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Whether you live in Bernalillo or Belen, Albuquerque or Abiquiu, the proposed
amendments to the Bernalillo Animal Care Ordinance have the potential to impact
every county across the state.  Let Bernalillo lawmakers KNOW you fiercely
support these highly improved ordinances and EXPECT Bernalillo to be a state
leader in enforceable humane care standards.  Call, e-mail, share, forward,
tweet, and shout about your support of the new and improved Animal Amendments.


A Much Better Life for Animals – If YOU Help Now

Dear Friends of the Animals,

Major changes are about to happen for the animals of Bernalillo County and
beyond.  YOU can help pass highly improved and more enforceable humane care
standards right away!  The new Animal Amendment to the Animal Care Ordinance is
ready to be voted on next week!

Please save this date:  Tues, April 12th, 5 pm   (5:30pm is ok) –to attend the
County Commission Meeting, downtown.

This Amendment gives far greater protections, with clearer language, than ever
before – for animals who live outside and are too-often seriously neglected.
These animals have been suffering from freezing cold, burning sun, cramped
quarters, thirst, starvation, injury and disease.

But we’re ready to turn things around

The proposed new Amendment to the Bernalillo County Animal Ordinance addresses
many of the above unfortunate conditions now, and works to prevent them in the
future !!!

The New Amendment is Relevant to All Animal-Caring People throughout the State
…  and Beyond!

Protective laws and policy enacted for animals of Bernalillo County can make
their way to other areas around New Mexico and elsewhere.  Good things catch
on.

We need two things for this Amendment to become law:

1.      Your phone calls and e-mails to county commissioners asking them to
please pass the new Animal Amendment.  Phone calls and e-mails need to start
now and go all week through Monday and next Tuesday (April 12) a.m.
(Highlights and talking points from the Amendment will be listed a bit later.)

2.      Your attendance and that of your friends and family --  if possible  --
at the County Commission Meeting : Tuesday, April 12th, 5 pm.  Commissioners
will be voting.  No need for you to speak.  Your presence in the auditorium is
your voice for the animals. J   (Exact location and driving directions will
follow at the very end of this message.)

Your Phone Calls and E-mails Are Vital

Please call and e-mail the county commissioners listed below.  Polite short
calls and e-mails are all that is needed! Huge numbers are important !!!

We have great momentum in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and in areas
throughout New Mexico for humane treatment of animals!  We hope all
animal-caring people will ask each county commissioner to pass the new
Amendment into law.   Almost always, an office assistant or answering machine
will take your call.  For calls made after hours or on weekends, just leave
your message on the answering machine.

Important Points for Sending Effective E-mails so that YOUR Voice is Heard

For e-mails, please send one individually to each of the five commissioners
listed below.  You can write the same e-mail to each commissioner, and please
put the one commissioner’s name in the salutation, as in “Dear Commissioner
Smith.”  And of course, there will be only one commissioner’s e-mail address in
the “to box.”
Although it takes just a little longer to send one message a few times, it’s
well-worth the effort.  It’s more personal, and can make a big difference in
the attention your e-mail gets from each commissioner!

Please put a short title in your subject line that immediately conveys the
message that you are in favor of animal welfare or of the Animal Amendment.
(They both mean that you support humane treatment.)
In this way, if commissioners don’t have time to read your entire message, they
will know from your subject line what you are asking them to do.

Examples of Short Titles in Subject Lines:

*Please Pass Animal Amendment*   Please Help Animals*   Keep Animals Safe*
YES for Animal Amendment*   Animals Need Protection*   Help Our Animals*  Be
Kind to Animals*  Vote YES for Animals*  Protect Our Animals*   Help Needy
Animals*  Animals Need Care*  Animal Amendment is Great!*


You get the idea.  You can use any of the above titles or come up with your own
words.

When you write your message in your e-mail, you can keep it quite short if you
wish.  Please put your main idea in the first one or two sentences – in case
the commissioner has no time to read the rest.  Please remember to ask the
commissioner to vote yes or to pass the Animal Amendment.  It’s always nice to
thank them for their service to the county, too.
It’s beneficial that our messages sound a bit individualized and not sound as
if they were all copied from the same source.  Please use your own words, if
possible.
Further down you will see some key points (highlights) that are in the
amendment.  If you wish, you might choose one, two or three points that you
particularly like, and mention them in your e-mail.  Please choose from the end
and middle of the “Highlights” section, as well as from the beginning, or use
your own ideas.  In this way our e-mails will be varied.


The Attachment

If you would like detailed information about the Amendment, we are including an
attachment which has the entire Amendment with all its expanded protective
language.  Changes in language have been underlined.  There is no pressing need
for you to go through the entire Amendment now, unless you wish to.  We have
summarized some of the main points in the highlights section.

By the way, there are still a few spots in the Amendment that need a bit of
“tweaking.”  We will leave those to the newly-formed animal ordinance review
committee to be addressed in the future.  Right now we are supremely happy and
appreciative for the many major clarifications and improvements in the
Amendment -- that will greatly benefit the countless neglected “backyard
animals” that have thus far been forgotten.

Our deep thanks go to our wonderful volunteer, Jeanne Szalay, for her extensive
research, review, and commitment to this amendment.



A Few Highlights from the Amendment

    (These are only general ideas.  The actual Amendment has specific
language.)

·        No more chains to be used as tethers!  Dogs on trolleys to be tethered
only with coated cable -- very light and comfortable when compared to chains!
·        No unspayed female dogs on trolleys unless in the presence of their
owner.
·        All dog collars shall allow insertion of two fingers – to assure
proper fit and prevent collars from becoming embedded in dog’s skin.
·        All animals shall have constant access to unfrozen potable water.
·        Water shall be provided in a manner that prevents the container from
being overturned.
·        Travel crates, barrels or flimsy structures cannot be used as outside
shelter for dogs.  Only weather- proof, leak- proof dog houses, insulated from
the cold ground, and with bedding as appropriate, shall be used.
·         Proper shade and shelter shall be available for all companion
animals, and for livestock confined to one acre or less.
·        Animals confined together shall have adequate space to move freely and
lie down without coming into contact with each other or the sides of the
enclosure.
·        When animals show signs of serious injury, disease or starvation, the
owner shall provide veterinary care in a timely manner.

There are many additional improvements that are contained in the new Amendment.
Please feel free to also use ideas that came from the attached Amendment -- as
talking points in e-mails to the commissioners.

Though the above requirements may seem to be “plain old common sense” to most
caring people, it’s shocking to see what actually happens in the real world
where animals living outside are too-often severely neglected.  Therefore, we
have needed language in the ordinance to set clear and enforceable standards.

Please contact each commissioner with a phone call and an individual e-mail.

Let’s keep those emails coming and those phones ringing off the hook.

Here is contact information for the commissioners:


Commissioner                                     E-mail
Phone

Maggie Hart Stebbins                   <email obscured>
468-7108



Wayne A. Johnson                         <email obscured>
468-7212



Michelle Lujan Grisham                <email obscured>
468-7027



Michael C. Wiener                         <email obscured>
468-7010



Art De La Cruz                                 <email obscured>
468-7448

 The animals thank you for contacting each commissioner individually



Next Stop … County Commission Meeting to Pass the Amendment!





What will happen??    Will the commissioners come through for the animals??

?   ?   ?   ?

 Let’s get ready to see how the commissioners vote on this new,
highly-protective Animal Amendment.  (It’s nail-biting time.)  If we have a
good turnout, there will be a better chance that the Amendment will PASS
easily.

We’ll try to sit together.  We may stand together for a moment, if appropriate.

 Your presence is your voice for the animals.



City County Building

1 Civic Plaza (Marquette between 3rd and 5th )

Vincent E Griego Chambers (basement level)

April 12th,   5pm   (5:30 is ok)



Directions to the meeting:

Take Lomas to 3rd Street.  Go South on 3rd St.  Stay in right lane.  Make a
right turn onto Marquette.  Once on Marquette, bear left into the “hourly” lane
for the underground parking structure.  When you get to the lower level, park
as close as possible to the “A” row (that’s where you are entering).  Once
parked, go up one level to the upper level (elevator or stairs).  Walk to the
middle of the A row and you’ll see an entrance which takes you directly to the
Vincent E. Griego Chambers.

You can also park on the street or in an outdoor lot, if you prefer.  The City
County Building is located on Marquette between 3rd and 5th.



Please forward this email to other animal-caring folks who might be able to
contact commissioners and/or attend on Tuesday.

Let’s hope the animals have a brand new law on Tuesday April 12th !!!

The time for the animals has come.



With deepest thanks to you, our wonderful Friends of the Animals,

Celina and Ralph

PAW of New Mexico

 (People for Animal Welfare)

299-3373



Fingers crossed for a mountain of calls and e-mails

To the commissioners!

  Fingers crossed for Tuesday, April 12th

Commission Voting Day!

Abeni is in NEED of some tender loving care!  This approximately one year old,
female cat has a wound about the size of a quarter on her inner, right front
leg.  Abeni has been treated by a veterinarian but after a month in the
Shelter, she has not been able to heal.  Hopefully, a home environment will
help Abeni heal.  No doubt, this playful, affectionate girl will surely bring a
smile to your face on a daily basis.
A foster is not responsible for any additional vet care or medications needed
by Abeni.  She really just needs a nurturing environment to heal.
Please contact Tina at 305-479-3618.

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Thank you so much to everyone who has offered help to our family in need!  Ed
and James are overwhelmingly grateful for the support as they struggle to
recover and keep a roof over their heads.

If you have any of the following supplies, your donation is greatly
appreciated:
6 pieces of t-111 siding
33 pieces of 5/8 cdx plywood
12 pieces of 2by12by16 lumber
24 pieces of propanel 15’ long
propanel screws
8 6 by 6 by 10 posts
8 6 by 6 post holders
26 hurricane clips
10 2 by 4 by 10 lumber
5 rolls of 30’ft felt paper
r-38 insulation paper backed
nails
wood staples

Thank you so much!

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OK Las Vegas, we have another worried human desperately in search of her dog!!
We've brought them home before, let's do it again!

KouKouvaya, or Koukou for short, went missing today from the area near North
Star Public School.  Koukou is a spayed, female Heeler/Husky Mix, approximately
one year old.

Please contact Ana at 505-709-0019 with any information.

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We need transport for six puppies from Albuquerque to Santa Fe this
afternoon/evening.
Also, we need two foster homes for these pups.
Can anyone help?
Thank you!!!

Tina
305-479-3618
<email obscured>

Shadow has been found!!!!!  About fifteen minutes after the e-mails were sent,
Sara Schmalfeldt responded with a lead.  Sara runs the swimming pool at
Highlands University and received an e-mail about a lost dog in Douglas Hall.
Prescilla, a long time employee of Highlands, kindly took the dog in until his
owner was found today.  Highlands is always a friend to animals in need!!!
Pup, pup hooray!!!!

Let's bring Koukouvaya home!!!!

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I am very saddened to report, another devastating tragedy has struck one of our
dedicated foster families.  Anne Thomas has lost her home, four of her cats,
and two dogs to a fire last night.  Anne's husband is currently in the burn
unit of the UNM hospital.  While Anne's most immediate needs are being met, the
size of this loss is tremendous and will have long-term effects.

Many times, Anne has made long-term commitments to animals in need and nursed
their bodies and spirits to full health.  Now, Anne needs our help.  I'm
certain, this compassionate community will be able to help Anne get through the
coming days.

If you would like to make a monetary donation or are able to help in any way,
please contact me at:
305-479-3618
<email obscured>

or, mail donations to:
Anne Thomas
PO Box 106
Mora, NM  87732

Thank you so much for any help you can offer Anne during this difficult time.

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

There will be a Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic this FRIDAY at the West Las Vegas
Middle School Gym.  In addition to previously scheduled spay/neuter
appointments, the public is encouraged to come in starting at 12:00 for shots,
microchipping, and deworming.

Volunteers are needed for all shifts – 7:00  AM – 4:00 PM!
Please email as soon as you can to let me know which shift,
on which day, you’re be able to work, or if there's another way you'd like to
help us out.

And finally – as you all know – we need more help!  Please, forward this email
to everyone you know – with everyone's assistance, we can make a difference!

To schedule an appointment for a spay or neuter, call 505-983-4309 x129.  For
additional questions, please call 305-479-3618.

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

There will be a Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic this FRIDAY at the West Las Vegas
Middle School Gym.  In addition to previously scheduled spay/neuter
appointments, the public is encouraged to come in starting at 12:00 for shots,
microchipping, and deworming.

Volunteers are needed for all shifts – 7:00  AM – 4:00 PM!
Please email as soon as you can to let me know which shift,
on which day, you’re be able to work, or if there's another way you'd like to
help us out.

And finally – as you all know – we need more help!  Please, forward this email
to everyone you know – with everyone's assistance, we can make a difference!

To schedule an appointment for a spay or neuter, call 505-983-4309 x129.  For
additional questions, please call 305-479-3618.

CLINIC WILL BE LOCATED AT THE WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM

Greetings!
Dogs from the City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter will be available for adoption
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at PetCo in Santa Fe.  These amazing dogs are eager to put
their best paw forward in hopes of finding their FURever home!  Please help us
make this possible by joining us at PetCo, 2006 Cerrillos Road, in Santa Fe.
We can always use extra dog walkers and cuddlers!
If you would like to carpool, please contact us as soon as possible to
coordinate.
Thanks!!

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Little Bit has been missing from Sperry Drive (on upper 8th Street) for
approximately five days.  This beloved house cat has NO experience on his own.
He is an all gray male and was last seen wearing a collar and tags.

PLEASE help bring this sweet boy back to his devastated owner.

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MISSING

$100 REWARD For Safe Return  of  “CINCO”
Last seen Thursday, May 26th, Los Hueros Canyon, Ocate


•  Thin hair on the base of tail from a healing wound
• Very friendly 4 year old kitty
• Loves his belly rubbed
• No collar
• Orange with white rings on tail and legs
• Male, neutered



PLEASE CALL 575 666 2529 if you see him or know of his whereabouts

Cinco is home!!!!!

--- On Mon, 5/30/11, Martina  Holguin <email obscured>> wrote:

From: Martina  Holguin <email obscured>>
Subject: Re: [LV-Issues] Animal Safety and Care
To: <email obscured>
Date: Monday, May 30, 2011, 11:45 PM

― Attachment links are at the end of this email ―

MISSING

$100 REWARD For Safe Return  of  “CINCO”
Last seen Thursday, May 26th, Los Hueros Canyon, Ocate


•  Thin hair on the base of tail from a healing wound
• Very friendly 4 year old kitty
• Loves his belly rubbed
• No collar
• Orange with white rings on tail and legs
• Male, neutered



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The Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Clinic will be offering vaccinations
and MICROCHIPPING for dogs and cats from noon to 3:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday, June 24, 25, 26 at West Las Vegas Middle School gym.

Avid microchipping will be offered at a discounted cost of $16. Microchipping
involves a tiny microchip (the size of a grain of rice) which is painlessly
injected under the pet’s skin.  Pet owners register their animal’s identifying
information with Avid.  The microchip contains a personal, unique information
number.  Animal shelters and veterinarians have scanners that check for the
number to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners.

Shelters are already overcrowded and lost pets can be kept for only a short
period of time.  More pets die because owners didn’t identify them than all
infectious diseases combined.  Microchipping is a safeguard to guarantee pet
owners are reunited with their beloved pets.  In the case of a stolen pet,
microchipping ensures positive identification.

Otis is a 4.5 year old, Red Bone Hound/Lab Mix.  He spent the first two years
of his life training with Assistance Dogs Of The West.  Otis completed his
training and was placed but the match was not good.  One of Otis' trainers
adopted him and is his current human. She is experiencing some life changes and
is unable to keep Otis.  She is absolutely heartbroken over this and can't say
enough good things about him.
One of the reasons Otis did not do well in his placement is because he barks at
new dogs. He does not bark at known dogs but is very vocal when encountering
new ones.  This should not be mistaken for aggression.  He is a very loving and
playful boy and grew up with many dogs and cats as part of his training.
I had the pleasure of spending some time with Otis and must agree with his
current owner, he is great.  Otis is extremely affectionate and will be devoted
to his human companion. If you live in Las Vegas, Otis probably looks familiar
to you.  He has quite the following of local admirers!
If you are interested in meeting Otis, please call SOON, time is of the
essence!!!!
Magee:  505-454-3938/505-652-6660
Tina:  305-479-3618 or <email obscured>

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Volunteers are needed for the San Ysidro Spay/Neuter/Shot Clinic!!!

Our fellow San Miguel citizens need help keeping the number of unwanted litters
down, as well as, keeping owned animals healthy!  Volunteers are needed Friday
and Saturday, June 17 and 18. Please contact Diane at <email obscured>
and let her know when you are available to help.

With fire season barely underway and massive fires in such close proximity,
please take a moment to review, implement, or upgrade your pet emergency
provisions. Hopefully, your plans will go unused!

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm
The key to survival during a disaster, crisis or emergency is to be as prepared
as possible beforehand. Take the time to make a disaster plan and assemble an
emergency kit for you and your pet. By taking these steps now, you will greatly
increase your pet’s chances of survival in the event of a disaster.

If anyone can give two horses a good home, please call Pennie at 575-741-1444.

Thanks!

It's that time again!!!!

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter Mobile Clinic will be offering vaccinations and
microchipping for dogs and cats from noon to 3:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday,
June 24-26, at the West Las Vegas Middle School gym.

Shot clinics sponsored by The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society are an
easy and inexpensive way to vaccinate your pets.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

To make an appointment for low-cost spay/neuter services, please call
505-983-4309 x 129.

To help make these clinics possible, please call 305-479-3618!

Help is NEEDED to keep the number of un-wanted litters down and our owned
animals healthy and safe!!!!  Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday from 7:00 AM through approximately 4:00 PM.  Please contact 305-479-3618
or <email obscured> to let Tina know when you are available to help.
Thank you!!!!

Did you know that more pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the
year? I just took the pledge to show I understand that the safety of my pet is
“not lost on me”. Join me by taking the pledge and showing the importance of
July 4th pet safety is Not Lost on You!

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If anyone is able to foster puppies, PLEASE contact me as soon as possible!!!!
I know it's a holiday weekend and it's short notice but puppy fosters are
urgently needed.  Please open your home and heart to some young lives this
weekend!!!!
Thank you!
Tina
305-479-3618
<email obscured>

http://apnm.org/mailbox/june27_11.html

APNM Coordinates Free Training for
NM Therapists and Law Enforcement Officers

Dates Scheduled in August and September

A recent government grant provided through the NM Department of Public Safety
(DPS) enabled about 60 therapists, social workers, and counselors from the
central and northern regions of New Mexico to attend six days of workshops on
The AniCare Approach to Treatment and Counseling for Animal Abuse Offenders.
AniCare emphasizes the client’s need to acknowledge accountability and develop
a stronger sense of respect and empathy toward others. This approach has been
successful in breaking the cycle of violence that usually begins with cruelty
toward animals and can escalate to more violence toward animals as well as
people.

In April-May, APNM coordinated Albuquerque and Santa Fe workshops facilitated
by Ken Shapiro, Ph.D., Director of the Animals & Society Institute (ASI), and
other Certified AniCare Trainers, to increase the number of trained AniCare
therapists in the state. New Mexico’s Animal Cruelty statute allows judges to
order AniCare therapy for those who are convicted of animal cruelty. APNM
continues to work with ASI to notify New Mexico courts and others about this
training and the list of trained therapists available for court referrals.

One more round of AniCare Workshops will run Sept. 9-11, 2011 in Las Cruces.
For information or to register, see our website atwww.nmanicare.com. These
workshops are available to all mental health professionals who provide
counseling to children, adolescents, and/or adults who are at-risk, have been
referred for evaluation, or have been convicted of animal cruelty. Six (6) CEUs
per day are approved by the licensing boards for therapists, social workers,
occupational therapists and psychologist

Seven Locations Statewide for Law Enforcement Training
Also sponsored by DPS, a one-day training on Animal Cruelty Investigations for
law enforcement officers and animal control officers is being coordinated by
APNM throughout the state. This training will provide a comprehensive overview
on Investigating Animal Cruelty and Neglect in New Mexico. Eric Sakach, Senior
Law Enforcement Specialist for The Humane Society of The Unites States, will
provide the training this August in Albuquerque, Aztec, Raton, Santa Fe,
Deming, Las Cruces, and Roswell. All law enforcement officers are encouraged to
attend this free training and can receive up to eight (8) Advanced Training
Credits. Any attorneys who prosecute animal cruelty cases at the state, local,
or county level are also welcome to attend.

Law enforcement officers often witness first-hand the link between animal
cruelty and other forms of violence and criminality in our communities.
Typically, a dog-fighting or animal hoarding raid turns up illegal drugs and
weapons and often reveals children and families in abusive and dangerous
situations. Seewww.NMInvestigatesCruelty.com for additional information and
online registration.

Please pass along this information to anyone who might be interested in
attending.

Buddy was brought to Wild Horse Mesa and dumped over the 4th of July weekend.
He is around 25 to 30 years old, and very thin.  He waits by the side of the
road, in the spot his owner dropped him off, hoping someone will come and get
him.
He is a very sweet and friendly old man, loves company.  I go check on him with
food and water a couple times a day and other neighbors visit him too. He is
looking for a forever home to live out his life, and be taken care of like he
deserves.
If you can give him a life of comfort, Call Judy at 719-206-2749.



JudyBarnesPhotography.com
Spirit of the Wild Horse
Post Office Box 100
Costilla, NM 87524
719.206.2749

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A male Chihuahua has been found in the area near Carnegie Public Library.
Please contact Sam at 429-0063 with positive identification.

The female husky mix is a pup
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Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:03:02
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A female Husky Mix was found in the area of Highlands University.

A male, Rottweiler (Mix?) was found near 10th Street and Tilden.

A male Chihuahua/Manchester Terrier Mix was found near Union Elementary School.

Contact 505-264-3830 or <email obscured> with positive identification.
Thanks!!

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Who's in need of a barn or ranch cat?  There is a great candidate at the City
of Las Vegas Animal Shelter!
Please call 505-426-3288 or 505-652-4366 for more information.

A brown and white Chihuahua/Pug Mix was lost on Friday, July 15.  Please
contact Sandra at 505-617-5678 with any information.

Clinics are VOLUNTEER powered and we need your power!  Whether it's helping
load animals onto the mobile clinic; doing laundry; or helping with our
vaccination clients - it can't be done without YOUR help!!!  Please share a few
hours with us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to help limit un-wanted litters
and maintain the health of owned animals in our community.  Also, you'll meet
some great people and have an enjoyable day!
Thanks!

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A foster home is urgently needed for approximately one week!
A male, Hound is currently in boarding and scheduled for transport to rescue in
Colorado.  He really needs some time out of boarding before he goes to his
rescue placement.  Can you give this guy some love for one week?
Thanks!
505-264-3830 or <email obscured>

The AWC will once again have a booth at the Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally!
We will have several amazing raffles and lots of information about animal
issues and opportunities in Las Vegas.

In addition, you will be able to pre-purchase tickets to THE canine/human event
of the year!! On August 19th, the AWC invites you to join us at the Plaza Hotel
for Tux & Tails, an event to include live music, best-dressed dog competition,
silent and live auctions, the drawing for the Santa Rosalia raffle and much,
much more!

AND, we need volunteers!!!!  We need your help to make this booth just as
successful as the 4th of July booth.  Let us know when you can be there!

For questions or additional information, please contact 505-264-3830 or
<email obscured>.

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A Siamese Mix cat has been found.  Please call with positive identification.

Margaret: 505-429-2972

'Mother' is a long-haired, tiger striped female, 7+ years old, brown nose and a
feathery tail, who went missing Friday night, July 29th.  She was let outside
out about 11:00 p.m., and that is the last time she was seen.  She typically
frequents the areas adjacent to Johnny's Kitchen but doesn't ever cross Grand
Ave., and sometimes the alley from 406 National up to Columbia.  She is street
savvy, and would likely not allow anyone to approach too close to her or to be
picked up.  She may have become stressed by the motorcycle traffic and either
ran out of her range or hid in a neighborhood structure and has become trapped.
It would be helpful if people living in the Carnegie Library neighborhood who
have garages and other structures could check these places for a possible
trapped cat.
Please contact 454-8275 with any information.

Eva, the beautiful kitty needs a forever home-Her loving owner, only 52, died
of cancer June 30.  She did NOT want her Eva to go to the Shelter. Eva is 5
years old, spayed, and loves a garden to sit in peacefully.  She has not been
around other animals, as far as is known.   Her vet in Taos is Salazar, and she
is healthy.

I’ve attached four pictures of her . Please help find her a forever home – by
August 11, when the lady's family will arrive to take her belongings.  Please
forward this to people you know who love cats, and let me know what I
can/should do to help find her a home by August 11.

Please contact:
575-737-9762 or
<email obscured>

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These horses have enjoyed a long life with their owner.  Unfortunately, their
owner is facing the end of her life and these horses need a home.  If you have
room for a companion animal, please let us know asap.
Thanks for your consideration.
Lorraine:  505-454-8685/505-454-8045
<email obscured> or
Liz:  843-509-9290
<email obscured>

Belle is a black quarter horse and twenty-seven years old.  She has suffered an
accident on her back leg and is not able to be ridden.

Both horses are current on their vaccinations and would make great companion
animals.

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A foster home(s) is needed for six puppies for three days, Monday through
Thursday.

Enjoy the fun and cuddly cuteness of puppies for just three days and then send
them on their way. The puppies will benefit from the socialization and you will
see your blood pressure drop, cholesterol lower, and your bank account increase
(these findings have not been proven!).  You won't regret it!

A low-cost vaccination clinic will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
August 26-28 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the  West Las Vegas  middle school
gym.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.

To make an appointment for low-cost spay/neuter services, please call
505-983-4309 x 129.

Help is NEEDED to keep the number of un-wanted litters down and our owned
animals healthy and safe!!!! Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
from 7:00 AM through approximately 4:00 PM.  Please contact 505-652-4366 or
<email obscured> to let us know when you're available.
Thank you!!!!

The City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter is OVERFLOWING with animals and WE HAVE
THE POWER TO HELP with this situation.  If you have ever considered adding an
additional dog or cat to your family or thought about fostering, NOW is the
time.  When you open your home and your heart to a homeless animal, you are
SAVING LIVES!!!
Please contact us as soon as possible to help!
505-652-4366
<email obscured>
The AWC facilitates all aspects of fostering and actively seeks out safe,
loving FURever homes to keep the animals moving.
Hope to hear from you soon!!!
Tina

Mazzi is missing! He is a miniature Pinscher mix about 8 months old, short
brown hair, spotted black tail, neutered. He also responds to the name
"babydog". He was last seen yesterday (9/1/11) around 3 pm by 221 Grand Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701. If you have any information please email
<email obscured> or call (505) 205-3032 (609) 317-5660. Any information
will be appreciated!!! There is also a reward for anyone who might know where
he is located.

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Please keep your eyes open for Otis.  He is about five to six years old.  Otis
has been missing from 1009 South Pacific for approximately one month.  He was
last seen on North Gonzales, just before Mills Avenue behind the Credit Union.
Otis is shy but not aggressive. Please contact Anthony with any information:
505-429-3494

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On Friday, September 9th a low-cost spay/neuter/shot clinic will occur at West
Las Vegas Middle School gym.  We need help to set-up Thursday, September 8, at
about 6:00 PM, for approximately one hour. Clinics start at 6:30 AM and end at
approximately 4:00 PM.  Let us know when you are available to help at
505-652-4366 or <email obscured>.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
Thank you!!!!

A  low-cost vaccination clinic will be held on Friday, September 10 from 12:00
PM to 3:00 PM at the  West Las Vegas  Middle School gym.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.

To make an appointment for low-cost spay/neuter services, please call
505-983-4309 x 129.

Help is NEEDED to keep the number of un-wanted litters down and our owned
animals healthy and safe!!!! Volunteers are needed Friday from 7:00 AM through
approximately 4:00 PM.  Please contact 505-652-4366 or <email obscured>
to let us know when you're available. Thank you!!!!

Mazzi is home!!!!  His humans are overjoyed!

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To: <email obscured>
Date: Friday, September 2, 2011, 10:33 PM

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Mazzi is missing! He is a miniature Pinscher mix about 8 months old, short
brown hair, spotted black tail, neutered. He also responds to the name
"babydog". He was last seen yesterday (9/1/11) around 3 pm by 221 Grand Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701. If you have any information please email
<email obscured> or call (505) 205-3032 (609) 317-5660. Any information
will be appreciated!!! There is also a reward for anyone who might know where
he is located.
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Remember Buddy & Suzie the two starving horsesthat were dumped on the mesa to
die.They are thriving and gainingweight. Suzie only has about another 100
poundsand will be back to her normal healthy weight,Buddy is taking a little
longer because of his age,estimated to be around 30. Suzie was too busygrazing
to visit much. Buddy is as sweet and lovingas ever. He came right up to greet
me and get someloving. He loves his routine. When I got there, he haddecided it
was time to go to the barn to get ready for dinner.He waits at the barn door
and then goes right to his stall, nohalter and lead rope needed.
DreamCatcher Equine Rescue is an amazing place for thesehorses. Julie does a
fabulous job with all the horses in hercare. The horses are very lucky.
Judy Barnes

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Buddy has a new home. He is being picked up today.He will be living at the
DreamCatchers Equine Rescue in Pueblo, CO.He was dropped off  in Colorado on
Wild Horse Mesa.He with live with twelve other retired horses from the ages of
22-40.  He will have a pasture in the daytime and a barn at night.He will have
a very comfortable life from here on.

On behalf of Buddy, Thanks!
Judy
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Buddy was brought to Wild Horse Mesa and dumped over the 4th of July weekend.
He is around 25 to 30 years old, and very thin.  He waits by the side of the
road, in the spot his owner dropped him off, hoping someone will come and get
him.
He is a very sweet and friendly old man, loves company.  I go check on him with
food and water a couple times a day and other neighbors visit him too. He is
looking for a forever home to live out his life, and be taken care of like he
deserves.
If you can give him a
 life of
 comfort, Call Judy at 719-206-2749.



JudyBarnesPhotography.com
Spirit of the Wild Horse
Post Office Box 100
Costilla, NM 87524
719.206.2749
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A  low-cost vaccination clinic will be held on Friday, September 30 from 12:00
PM to 3:00 PM at the  West Las Vegas  middle school gym.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.

To make an appointment for low-cost spay/neuter services, please call
505-983-4309 x 129.

Help is NEEDED to keep the number of un-wanted litters down and our owned
animals healthy and safe!!!! Volunteers are needed Thursday at about 6:00 PM
and Friday from 7:00 AM through approximately 4:00 PM.  Please contact
505-652-4366 or <email obscured> to let us know when you're available.
Thank you!!!!

Holmes is approximately two years old. He was trapped at about three months as
part of a feral trap-neuter-release program, and became 99% socialized. He's
not terribly interested in other people, but is very curious about other cats.
He's now an indoor only cat, but on Saturday morning (October 8), he escaped
from his home near the intersection of 12th and San Francisco.  He's all black
with yellow eyes and a tipped left ear.

Please contact 505-652-4366 or <email obscured> with any information!
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FOUND!  Holmes is home, safe and sound!

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Holmes is approximately two years old. He was trapped at about three months as
part of a feral trap-neuter-release program, and became 99% socialized. He's
not terribly interested in other people, but is very curious about other cats.
He's now an indoor only cat, but on Saturday morning (October 8), he escaped
from his home near the intersection of 12th and San Francisco.  He's all black
with yellow eyes and a tipped left ear.

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‎*A low-cost vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 19 from
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the City of Las Vegas Animal Shelter, 1700 N. Grand
Avenue.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.

Lil' Bit found herself not being wanted by her family anymore and was at risk
of going to the kill shelter in Las Vegas, NM when Animal Welfare Coalition
stepped up to make sure that didn't happen.  They found her a temp foster home
until rescue could be located.  Fedwell Farm Rescue in Scottsdale, AZ has
offered a safe place for Lil' Bit until a new furever home can be found.
Please help get Lil' Bit to rescue in AZ.

Please look at the run sheet below and let me know if you can help.
Crossposting is greatly appreciated but please do not post to Facebook or
Craigslist.

Thanks!!

Tiffany Nicol

OTRA Verified Transporter
OTRA NM Moderator
OTRA Verified Transport Coordinator
New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better ~ Transport Coordinator (Separate from the
National DDB Group)

"I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human
society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and
betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do
something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done
something," He replied. "I created You." ~ Jim Willis ~

"The tail that wagged yesterday in hopes of a future, lies still in the
landfill today thanks to those who would not spay or neuter!" ~ Doc Irene

"The bottom line is that as long as people believe that killing homeless pets
is one of those "necessary evils" that can never be stopped, then it will never
be stopped." ~ Michael Mountain

The question is not, "Can they reason?" nor, "Can they talk?" but rather, "Can
they suffer?" ~ Jeremy Bentham

Las Vegas, NM to Scottsdale, AZ ~ Saturday, November 5th

Transport Coordinator:
Tiffany Nicol
OTRA Verified Transporter / NM Moderator / Verified Transport Coordinator
New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better ~ Transport Coordinator (Separate from the
National DDB Group)
<email obscured>
(505)269-5775 cell


Passenger details are at the bottom of the post.

This transport will be monitored. Ten minutes has been added to each leg for
water and bathroom breaks.

If you would like to help, please send me the following information:
Name
Email (home / work)
Phone (home / work / cell)
Emergency Contact
Vehicle Description
Plate Number
Who you have transported for (name/email/phone) or name and number of your
veterinarian
Are you OTRA Verified?
Which leg you can drive
Preferred meeting place


Saturday, November 5th


Leg #1: Las Vegas, NM to Santa Fe, NM

1 hr 6 min; 66.53 miles
8:00 am - 9:05 am MDT
FILLED by sending rescue


Leg #2: Santa Fe, NM to Albuquerque, NM

1 hr 4 min; 63.29 miles
9:15 am - 10:20 am MDT
NEED


Leg #3: Albuquerque, NM to Lupton, AZ            **NOTE TIME CHANGE**

2 hr 34 min; 161.87 miles
10:30 am - 1:05 pm MDT
9:30 am - 12:05 pm MST
FILLED by transport coordinator


Leg #4: Lupton, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

2 hr 27 min; 160.85 miles
12:15 pm - 2:45 pm MST
NEED


Leg #5: Flagstaff, AZ to Cordes Junction, AZ

1 hr 20 min; 79.32 miles
2:55 pm - 4:15 pm MST
NEED


Leg #6: Cordes Junction, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

1 hr 14 min; 74.33 miles
4:25 pm - 5:40 pm MST
NEED


END OF TRANSPORT!!!


Sender:

Animal Welfare Coalition
Las Vegas, NM
Contact: Martina Holguin
Email: <email obscured>
Phone: 305-479-3618
Website: www.animalwelfarenewmexico.org


Receiver:

Fedwell Farm Rescue Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Carrie Wright
Email: <email obscured>
Phone: 602-316-8919
Website: www.fedwellfarm.com


Passenger:

NAME/ID: Lil’ Bit
BREED: Heeler
SEX: Female
SIZE/WEIGHT/AGE: Medium / 35 lbs / 1 yr
SPAY/NEUTERED STATUS: Spayed
SHOT UTD? (do not leave blank): UTD
RABIES ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE? (NO COPIES!!) do not leave blank: Yes
HEALTH CERTIFICATE? (do not leave blank): Yes
HEARTWORM STATUS? To be tested
MICROCHIPPED? Yes
DEWORMED? Yes
BORDETELLA? Yes
ADVANTAGE, FRONTLINE OR PROGRAM? No
OK WITH DOGS? Yes
OK WITH CATS? Yes
OK WITH KIDS? Yes
HOUSE TRAINED? Yes
CRATE TRAINED? No
TEMPERMENT TESTED? No
PERSONALITY? Affectionate, high energy, smart
HOW LONG HAS PASSENGER BEEN OUT OF SHELTER? Never in shelter has been in foster
home
SPECIAL NEEDS/MEDICATIONS? No
RIDES WELL IN A CAR? Yes
CRATE MANDATORY OR OPTIONAL? Optional
WHAT SIZE CRATE, IF MANDATORY? Medium
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Help is NEEDED to keep the number of un-wanted litters down and our owned
animals healthy and safe!!!! Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
from 7:00 AM through approximately 5:00 PM. Please contact 505-652-4366 or
<email obscured> to let us know when you are available to help.

We will be at the "shop" in the Building Trades Facility on the campus of Luna
Community College (Building #8 in the link:
http://www.luna.edu/orientation/map.html).

Take NM-65/Hot Springs BLVD towards Luna Community College and Montezuma.
Turn left onto NM-144.
Turn left on Luna Drive, gated entrance to the campus (a steep hill).
Follow Luna Drive until you reach the bookstore on Avenue A; turn left.
Make the first right and we will be the last doorway in the building to the
left.

Thank you!!!!

This is Jake. He is a 5 year old, German Shepherd, Bull Mastiff Mix.  He is
very friendly. He is a fairly large dog with tan, cream, and darker brown fur
and he has a dark brown diamond on his forehead. He is not wearing a collar
right now, he got out of it.

If anybody has information on these dogs, please call 425-2632. Thank you very
much!! They are an important part of my family

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We have a few more days before this month's low-cost spay/neuter/vaccination
clinic! We need your help and we need you to let friends, neighbors, family,
and random strangers know we can help keep pets healthy and stop un-wanted
litters.

A low-cost vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, and Sunday, December
10,11 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Motor Pool Building at Luna Community
College.

SERVICES OFFERED:
Rabies - $10
Parvo/Distemper - $10
Feline/Distemper - $10
Deworming - $5
Tape Deworming - $5 - $15
Microchipping - $16

No appointment necessary!
Dogs MUST be on leash and Cats MUST be in carriers.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

To make an appointment for low-cost spay/neuter services, please call
505-699-0603.

To help make these clinics possible, please call 505-652-4366

Beki is lost from her home in the San Jose area.  She is a mostly black German
Shepherd wearing a silver dog tag;  female; about 65 pounds.

Reward for dog if found.

Please help Beki get back to her family!
Call Kim at 505-470-5299

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Beki is home, safe and sound!

________________________________
 From: Martina Holguin <email obscured>>
To: <email obscured>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: [LV-Issues] Animal Safety and Care

There is a $1,000 reward if Beki is found.


________________________________
From: Martina  Holguin <email obscured>>
To: <email obscured>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [LV-Issues] Animal Safety and Care

― Attachment links are at the end of this email ―

Beki is lost from her home in the San Jose area.  She is a mostly black German
Shepherd wearing a silver dog tag;  female; about 65 pounds.

Reward for dog if found.

Please help Beki get back to her family!
Call Kim at 505-470-5299
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