Changes & Thanks

Thanks for your patience as we transitioned to our new website. Please find our new site at http://www.DesertPawsNM.org There is also a blog page there if you wish to post. We look forward to your participation :-)
Happy Holidays!
Krystyn & Raymond

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The Animali Farm Non-profit Horse Rescue Dedicated to Finding Loving Homes for Horses at Risk of Slaughter

PMU is short for Preganant Mares Urine. It is processed into a drug called Premarin. The drug is prescribed to women to counteract the effects of menopause. Production has dropped dramatically in the last 18 months and baby horses and moms need homes very quickly or they will be sent to slaughter. TheAnimaliFarm.com is dedicated to helping these animals. These animals have spent their lives doing good for humans, now the call is for humans to step up to the plate and help.

• Please consider contacting Jennifer Johns and Cheryl Forbes and adopting: 805-938-0174 anamali@aol.com
• If you can't adopt, please consider donating money to help them adopt these wonderful horses
• Please tell others about this so others can donate or adopt!

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Disaster Tips: For Cats

Are you prepared to take care of your cat when a disaster strikes? If not, NOW is the time to stock up on the items that you will need so you will not be unprepared. Listed below is a handy shopping list for you to use. The next time you buy food or supplies for your cat, take this list with you. Don't put off doing what you should do now - it may just make the difference between being able to keep your cat alive when a disaster strikes.
Here are the supplies that you should have in a disaster kit for cats. Adjust the amounts, depending on the number of cats that you have.


FOOD
Have at least a (2) week supply at all times. Use the brand that your cat is used to eating. Buy pop top cans of food small enough to be used at one feeding since you may not have a way to properly refrigerate a partially used can of food - do not feed food that has been left out. Store dry food in an airtight, water proof container. Rotate food at least once every (3) months. Include in your supplies a feeding dish, a spoon to scoop and mix the food, and a hand crank can opener in case you do not have pop top cans.

WATER
Have at least a (2) week supply at all times. Store water in plastic containers and keep in a cool, dark place. Rotate water at least once every (2) months.

SANITATION
Have a small litter box and litter scoop in your supplies. Have a supply of cat litter to last at least (2) weeks. Have some plastic bags in your supplies for disposing of your cat's waste.

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Have a small container of dish soap for cleaning purposes. Have paper towels for drying dishes and for other cleanup.

COLLAR AND TAG
Have a proper fitting break away collar and tag on your cat at all times, and keep an extra collar in your supplies in case the permanent one gets lost. Have a spare temporary tag in your supplies that you can write on - if you are going to be living somewhere else temporarily, you should put that address and phone number on the tag. You may want to consider microchipping or tattooing your cat as a more permanent form of identification.

HARNESS AND LEASH
You should have a proper fitting harness and leash in your supplies so that if you have to keep your cat confined in a cage for an extended period of time, you have a secure way to take the cat out of the cage to get some exercise.

CONFINING YOUR CAT
Have a collapsible wire cage to transport your cat or to house him or her in following the disaster (if exterior walls fall down or windows are broken, you'll need to keep your cat safely confined). The cage should be large enough to accommodate food and water dishes and a litter box. If your cat plays with toys, include in your supplies some toys to keep your cat entertained.EvacSaks are convenient for transporting cats during an emergency because they are foldable and easy to store. You can order one from www.evacsak.net.

FIRST AID KIT AND FIRST AID BOOK
You should have in your supplies a basic first aid kit, along with a first aid book for cats. Here are some basic items to include in that kit:
conforming bandage (3"x5")
absorbent gauze pads (4"x4")
absorbent gauze pad (3"x 1 yard)
Q-tips (1 box)
antiseptic wipes
emollient cream
tweezers and scissors
instant cold pack
latex disposable gloves (several pairs)Order a complete pet first aid kit at the UAN Store.

MEDICATIONS
If your cat is on long term medication, always have on hand at least a (2) week supply, since your vet may not be able to open right away to fill a prescription. Check with your veterinarian to see if he/she has a disaster plan - if not find a veterinarian in your area who does have a plan so that you can get medical care for your cat should it get injured during the disaster. Keep your cat's medical records, including records of vaccinations with your disaster supplies.

PICTURES
You should have in your supplies some current pictures of your cat to use in case your cat gets lost during the disaster - be sure to include yourself in some of the pictures in case you have to show proof of guardianship.



Original source: United Animal Nations
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Test your Animal Disaster Preparedness IQ

Are you prepared to protect your pets from the possibly devastating effects of a natural disaster? Take this quiz to determine your Animal Disaster Preparedness IQ.

1) What should you do with your pets if you must evacuate your home because of a natural disaster?

• A) Leave them at home with a big bowl of food and the TV tuned to Animal Planet.
• B) Bring them to my neighbor's house.
• C) Ignore the evacuation order and stay home with my pets.
• D) Take them with me when I evacuate.

2) Which of the following items should be included in your pet's disaster kit?

• A) A one-week supply of food.
• B) A one-week supply of drinking water.
• C) Medications he or she is taking.
• D) A pet first-aid kit.
• E) All of the above.

3) What is the best way to ensure you and your pet(s) are reunited if you are separated during a disaster?

• A) Identify each pet with an ID tag.
• B) Identify each pet with a permanent microchip.
• C) Identify each pet with an ID tag and permanent microchip.

4) True or false: You should include copies of your pet's vaccination and medical records in your emergency kit.

• A) True
• B) False

Answers:
1) D: The safest place for your pets during a disaster is with you. Search in advance for out-of-area pet-friendly hotels or boarding facilities, or make a housing exchange agreement with an out-of-area friend or relative. Never leave your pet behind if disaster strikes.
2) E: All of the items listed are important and should be part of your disaster kit. Create one kit for each pet in your household, and store it in an easy-to-grab container. Get more detailed disaster tips at www.uan.org/disastertips
3) C: A tag is important, but it can fall off or become hard to read. A microchip is back-up insurance in case that happens. Be sure to keep your microchip registration up to date, and include at least one emergency number of a friend or relative who resides out of your immediate area.
4) A: These records will come in handy if you have to board your pet at a kennel or other temporary shelter, or if your pet has a medical emergency.
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Lost Pet List

• contact all neighbors, check around area (arroyos, sheds, etc) - don't be shy.
• contact Town Hall (Cochiti Lake)
• contact animal control - if pet was taken, find out where taken. In Cochiti Lake, it's Watermelon Ranch.
• make flyers with picture, info, contact info, state 'contact anytime', offer reward
• Email CLIPETS@live.com to post info - pet & wildlife info.
• Post at http://santafescoop.ning.com/ A place for everything animal in the Santa Fe and surrounding area.
• Fax, call, email and physically GO TO shelters (Santa Fe, Espanola, Watermelon, Animal Humane in ABQ, all other shelters in ABQ.
• Watermelon Mountain Ranch (no kill shelter - many lost pets are transported here) - Email: wmranchnm@aol.com Call: (505) 771-0140 Fax: (866) 664-5967 Web: http://www.wmranch.org/
• www.petfinder.com
• ABQ Journal - free lost pet ads (do this at least one month) 505-823-4444
• SFNM newspaper - free lost pet ads (do this at least one month)
• Contact (fax/email flyer) and call rescue groups
• ALBcat.com - lost cats & dogs
• Locanto.com - lost pets
• Oodle.com - posts free to classifieds
• Craigslist.com
• LostMyDoggie.com - 65% success rate, you pay a fee and they will call all houses in surrounding area with info about your lost pet.

Animal Communicators that Work with Lost or Missing Animals (Updated August 2008, Based on the list created by Morgine Jurdan.)

Canada
Keri Davis (403) 609-5510 www.sacredkinship.com

California
Karen Berke Novato (415) 897-4011 karen@wans.com
Suzi Dalling Ventura (805) 512-1720 www.connectinharmony.com
Dexter del Monte Los Angeles (323) 953-5923 www.whispersandtails.com
Carol Gurney Agoura (818) 597-1154 www.animalcommunicator.net
Carol Robinson Corte Madera (415) 924-9094 www.lostpetlink.com

Colorado
Sue Hopple Monument (719) 481-3917 hop_house@msn.com
Carol Vaughan (303) 338-1975 vaughancar@aol.com

Connecticut
Nedda Wittels Simsbury (860) 651-5771 www.raysofhealinglight.com

Georgia
Tim Link Cummings (404) 422-6355 www.wagging-tales.com

Illinois
Karla McCoy Washington (309) 444-1514 www.AnimalTell.com
Carol Schultz Plainfield (815) 531-2850 www.carolschultz.com

New York
Gayle Nastasi Middleburgh www.gazehound.com

North Carolina
Diane Samsel Tryon (843) 884-7443 www.powerpaws.com

Ohio
Jacquelin Smith Columbus (614) 436-8831 www.jacquelinsmith.com

Pennsylvania
Whitney Taylor Mercersburgh (717) 372 -0441 www.doolittlecommunications.com
(under construction)

South Carolina
Judi Byers North Augusta (803) 278-1002 www.animalechoes.com

Texas
Myra Logan Houston (713) 805-7963 www.myralogan.com

Washington State
Annette Betcher Port Orchard (360) 871-4774 www.annettebetcher.com
Hilary Renaissance Seattle (206) 782-7815 www.calmpet.com

Wisconsin
Rebecca Moravec (815) 675-2813 www.KindredSpiritsAnimalCommunication.com

Wyoming
Heidi Grengg Jackson (307) 733-8499 www.heidigrengg.com

Please feel free to add to this list by clicking "COMMENT" below.
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ALERT: Lost Dog -- New to Area, "Pup" Needs Your Help to be Reunited

Madrid area:

"PUP" is missing -- lost in Madrid while visiting. He is unfamiliar with life here in NM - he needs your help. His family has not given up and there have been sightings the past two months. He may possibly be trying to go in the direction of Cerrillos, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque. He could have traveled quite a distance. Last seen since July 1st, 2008.

"We haven't given up hope of finding him yet. We have had some sightings within the past two months. He is a black, medium sized Australian Cattle Dog/ Blue Heeler mix with a white patch on his chest. He ran off while we were visiting in Madrid and is not familiar with the local area; He is probably scared, tired, and hungry. HIS NAME IS PUP. If you think you have seen him PLEASE contact me ANYTIME. My name is William Gruenwald 267-221-5934 ".

Please note: dogs are known to find there way home days, months, even years later. But PUP is from out-of-town so he needs to be found so he can be reunited with his family. A famous finding lately is Gracie dog who was also lost near Madrid but was found all the way over here in the Pueblo de Cochiti. So please, if you have any sightings of Pup please call William 267-221-5934 or contact this blog CLIPETS@live.com

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ALERT: Lost Cat - Same Family Needs Your Help for Another Cat Lost

Cochiti Lake area:

This family REALLY needs your help. This is the 2nd cat they've lost in 1 month. The cats are brother (Neelix) and sister (Casper). Both went missing in the daytime - Neelix the beginning of July (see July posting) and now Casper on August 2. They simply disappeared !

Give Lee Anne and Bill a call - see how you can help them - pass out some flyers for them, take a walk around the neighborhood for them to look for their cats. If you live around the arroyo by them - check around, down in the arroyo, around the junipers etc. Ask your neighbors to keep a look out !

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Gracie Update: Gracie Has Been Found at the Pueblo de Cochiti !

Lost: Santa Fe, Hwy 14 area. Found: Pueblo de Cochiti.







July 18 we posted an alert about Gracie dog being lost around the Lone Butte general store area. We've heard from Bill, Gracie's human companion and Cindy who headed the many who stepped up to volunteer in the search - she is happily home! A momentous occassion - Ben Swan from the SFNM wrote a great article about this wonderful story. Not only is it a celebration for Gracie's return, but this is a celebration in human spirit and community to see all come together to help. We should all do this more often.

Direct: http://www.graciecomehome.com/

SFNM: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/mobile/Blue-heeler-returns-home-after-major-dog-hunt

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Horizon Organics, Whole Foods .... and Puppy Mills?

A recent story that ran in NEWSWEEK entitled A (Designer) Dog’s Life, highlighted the efforts of Bill Smith, of Main Line Animal Rescue. Smith has dedicated his life to fighting puppy mills. You can read the whole story here, but the gist of it is that John Stoltzfus, farmer and owner of B&R Puppies had a puppy mill yet was also a supplier of milk to Horizon. Horizon fired him when they learned about the puppy mill, Stoltzfus then dismantled his mill, and now Horizon has taken him back.

Horizon has a large presence in Whole Foods stores—which maintains a stringent stance on animal welfare. With all the publicity from Newsweek, Whole Foods has come out with a statement: vendors should not 'supply any products to our stores that have been sourced from farmers…who breed or raise dogs inhumanely'.

Encourage Whole Foods to enforce their standards and hold vendors responsible for the humane treatment of animals.

• Click here to read the original NEWSWEEK article, A Designer Dog’s Life.

• Click here to read the follow up NEWSWEEK article, Animal Instinct.

Source: BestFriends.org
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Alert: Lost Dog -- Horse Riders Needed for Search Party

Santa Fe, Hwy 14 area:


The back story: A dog named Gracie has been missing in the Lone Butte General Store (3815 State Highway 14. Santa Fe NM 87505) area for 2 weeks now. She is the beloved companion of Bill. Bill has done everything in his power to find Gracie in the past two weeks. His sense is that she is close, but on the wrong side of the highway and hunkering down somewhere since she might be injured.

The current situation: Bill had to leave the state today for 2 weeks pre-scheduled work. He is tormented that he has to give up the search for his girl while he is working out-of-state. Some friends are hoping to take up the search in Bill’s absence.

The PLEA: (HORSE RIDERS PLEASE SEE BELOW!) If you, your friends or relatives can donate an hour or two of time this weekend, I’d like to schedule some heavy duty search parties for the areas where Bill feels she might be. If you have any time to spare either Saturday late afternoon or Sunday, please call or email to coordinate efforts. If you have horses in the area (east of Hwy 14, directly south of the Lone Butte General Store area), or can trailer horses in, the area most searched will be a section of undeveloped land that would be perfect to cover on horse-back.

If you are available to ride the area, PLEASE email us at clipets@live.com and we will put you in touch with the woman coordinating this.

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