Desert Haven Animal Refuge opened its doors in December 2001 to homeless,
neglected, handicapped and unwanted domestic animals of Sierra County, New
Mexico. All animals at Desert Haven are guaranteed a new home or a good
life at the no-kill facility, where they will never again be alone, hungry or
afraid. Except in extreme circumstances - when the animal is a danger to
himself or to others, or has lost quality of life - all animals taken in will live
at our facility until they are adopted or to the end of their natural life.
Photo by Charles Nissen
Desert Haven is operated by The Sierra County Humane Society, a
non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the welfare of animals and
governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Eliana Aubin co-founded the
Sierra County Humane Society in 1989 and currently serves as President.
Eliana Aubin and Suede
OUR MISSION: The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Relief of Animal
Suffering, Extension of Humane Education.
OUR CURRENT ADOPTION FEES ARE $80.00 for either a cat or a dog,
regardless of size. (We do not adopt out birds or other animals.) Each pet is
vet-checked, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on shots.
If you adopt another pet at the same time, the adoption fee is only $65.00
for the second one because we believe "Life is better with a buddy!" We are
careful to whom we adopt our companion animals. Questionnaires are required.
NOT PHYSICALLY ABLE TO ADOPT a companion animal but willing to make a
difference in his/her life? Your generous contribution will give a homeless pet
another "leash on life" at Desert Haven Animal Refuge. You may donate
on-line using PayPal's secure server (even if you don't have a PayPal account)
by clicking this button.
THE SIERRA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY raises funds for several
comprehensive programs that provide long-term benefits for the companion
animals of Sierra County.
1) THE SIERRA COUNTY SPAY-NEUTER PROGRAM is one of the most
effective. We assist every local resident of Sierra County who applies for
financial help. If you need help to have your dog or cat sterilized,download
the spay/neuter application here. You can also pick-up an application at Paws
& Claws Thrift Shop, El Rancho Poodles, or the local police station. You will
receive a rebate certificate of $40 for each female,and $30 for each male,
sterilized under the program. You will also be eligible to receive another $5
to $15; this information will be sent to you with the Sierra County Humane
Society rebate certificate. The SCHS pet sterilization program has a yearly
budget of $2,000 to $5,500. It is funded, in part, by Paws & Claws Thrift
Shop.
Photo by Charles Nissen
2) THE SPAY-A-STRAY PROGRAM covers the entire costs of sterilizing five
or more stray or feral cats each month, using the "Trap-Neuter-Return"
method pioneered by Alley Cat Allies. Cats sterilized under this program
must have a safe environment to return to after sterilization. Currently, the
Society is in the process of sterilizing entire colonies of stray cats in several
areas within the community. It is through contributions earmarked for this
gigantic effort that the Society is able to keep this most important program
financially stable.
Photo by Charles Nissen
3) THE ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM PROGRAM was introduced over 10 years
ago. From 10 to 32 elementary classrooms voluntarily participate each year.
This program comes to our Society from the National Association of Humane
and Environmental Education (NAHEE). Each student receive KIND NEWS, a
newspaper published by the NAHEE and geared to each classroom's level of
comprehension. Humane Society volunteers make regular visits to elementary
classrooms, often with a pet from Desert Haven Animal Refuge. Video tapes
on animal care, on cruelty to animals, or on the need for spaying or neutering
a pet, are made available throughout the school year to interested teachers.
Pet care packages, literature and pet coloring books are distributed on a
first-come first-serve basis, as long as adequate funding is raised each
year. We also provide books and magazine subscriptions for our local high
school and public libraries.
HOW DO WE COVER THE GROWING COSTS OF DESERT HAVEN ANIMAL
REFUGE and our other programs? It costs an average of $140.00 to ready
each animal for adoption, sometimes much more for animals needing special
medical attention. We receive no financial help from government entities,
local or otherwise. All our funding comes from personal and corporate
contributions. We hold a number of fund raising events each year to keep our
non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization financially stable.
To continue our mission, we rely on:
1) PROFITS from PAWS & CLAWS THRIFT SHOP
2) REVENUES from DESERT HAVEN RV PARK
3) YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS, small or large, allow us to keep our
200+ animals and birds healthy and happy in a home-like environment. You
may donate on-line using PayPal's secure server (even if you don't have a
PayPal account) by clicking the DONATE button below.
$ 9 will buy a bale of alfalfa for our rabbits and guinea pigs
$15 will feed the residents of Birdland & Animal House for one week
$25 will cover the major vaccinations of one rescued dog or cat
$25 will feed all the residents of the Cool Cat Neighborhood for one week
$50 will feed the dogs of Dog Town for one week
$50 will cover the sterilization costs of one rescued cat or dog
4) USE GOODSEARCH.COM WHEN YOU SEARCH OR SHOP THE INTERNET!
* Search the web with GoodSearch.com and each time you do a search,
GoodSearch will donate a penny to our cause!
* Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be
donated to our cause! More than 600 top stores are participating including
Amazon, Target, Staples, Best Buy and more!
PLEASE SELECT "SIERRA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY" AS YOUR CAUSE!
5) OTHER SOURCES: Very modest membership fees, tax exempt
contributions from private parties, and local fraternal and service
organizations under our 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Support is also raised
through activities such as garage sales, pancake breakfasts, crafts and art
shows, silent auctions, bake sales, Pennies for Pets, an aluminum cans
recycling program, Doggie Banks located at several businesses throughout
town, and the always-popular annual Have-a-Heart dinner dance.
Contact Freddie at 575-894-2778 or email Eliana Aubin to ask about
adopting a pet or for more information on any of the programs of the Sierra
County Humane Society or Desert haven Animal Refuge.
Click here for a list of pets at this sanctuary
Desert Haven Animal Refuge
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| DESERT HAVEN ANIMAL REFUGE PO Box 638 Williamsburg, New Mexico 87942 SIERRA COUNTY'S NO-KILL DOMESTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY |
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