26 Champagne Hills
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative Contact
Eliana Aubin President
(575) 894-2639
e-mail to: aubin29@zianet.com
web site: http://www.deserthavenanimalrefuge.blogspot.com
Agency Telephone Numbers
- Administrative
- (575)894-2639 or (575) 894-2778
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the Sierra County Humane Society is:" Prevention of cruelty to animals, relief of suffering among animals, extension of humane
education."
Governed By
Agency isowned by the Sierra County Humane Society, Inc and managed by a
volunteer board of directors and volunteer advisory board.
Admin. Office Travel Instructions
From I-25 take exit 75, then a sharp right onto Hwy 187. Desert
Haven is 2 miles south of the exit at mile marker 34.
Administrative Hours
No set office hours.
Tuesday lunch meeting for
volunteers is open to visitors to the refuge. Call for details.
Administrative Overview
Desert Haven is a no-kill domestic animal refuge and the major project to the Sierra County Humane Society, a non profit animal welfare organization. It is staffed by volunteers and supported by local thrift shop. Desert Haven has
small full hook-up RV Campground for visiting volunteers, work campers and RV'ing travelers. . The Refuge includes an Birdland & Animal House - several large aviaries, Cat Neighborhood and Dog Town.
Agency Sites
DESERT HAVEN ANIMAL REFUGE
26 Champagne Hills
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Service/Intake and Administration (575) 894-2639
Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Volunteer
Opportunities
Pet Cemeteries
Farm/Domestic Animal Sanctuaries
Animal Adoption
Agency Services
ANIMAL SANCTUARY/ADOPTION
| DESCRIPTION |
No-kill refuge for lost, unwanted or neglected companion animals is managed by local
and visiting volunteer staff. Matches animals to new owners, assists with spay and neuter of animals, provides permanent care for surviving pets of deceased persons and provides temporary boarding care for the pets of persons transitioning through domestic abuse shelters.
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| FEES |
There is a minimal
adoption fee of $65 to adopt a dog or cat.
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| HOURS |
24/7 |
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WORK CAMPER PROGRAM
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| AGE RANGE |
Adults only
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| DESCRIPTION |
Provides RV accommodations
for "workampers" who assist with small construction
projects, help care for animals and work at the nearby thrift store. Volunteers are provided with a large parking space for their
RV. Spaces include full hook-ups with well water and 30/50 AMP power. The workamper program is active year-round.
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| FEES |
Participants must pay that portion of their utility expenses that exceeds a weekly
utility allowance of $12.50 (winter) or $15.00 (summer)
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| APPLICATION |
Call Freddie at (575) 894-2778 |
PAWS AND CLAWS THRIFT SHOP
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| DESCRIPTION |
109 E 1st St. Truth or
Consequences, NM 87901
Contact: Gene, (575) 894-1937
Thrift store
supports the Sierra County Humane Society and its programs including spay/neuter, adopt-a-classroom and Desert Haven Animal Refuge.
It is staffed by volunteers, some of whom stay at the RV
Park. For convenience, Paws and Claws has a
donation drop box on site. |
| HOURS |
Wednesday: 1:00 pm-4:00
pm, Thursday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Friday: 10 am-4pm,
Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm. |
RAINBOW BRIDGE PET CEMETERY
| DESCRIPTION |
Offers gravesites and performs the respectful burial of companion animals
using volunteer staff. |
| FEES |
3' X 2' plot - $50.00, 3' X 4' plot - $75. Pickup $10.
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| HOURS |
Anytime.
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| APPLICATION |
Call Jody Koch at (575) 894-9226 or Freddie at (575) 894-2778. A brochure
is available upon
request.
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