Julie L's Blog – November 2009 Archive (5)

What would you do if you found this?

I found this Thanksgiving morning in an open space where I take my dogs for a walk that has a lot of coyote activity. Notice it's faded and rusted. It'd been out there at least a year. There is a pet's name and phone number on the tag.

Added by Julie L on November 28, 2009 at 7:18pm — 11 Comments

Holiday Shopping to Help Animals - visit the local thrift stores!

Consider shopping for that perfect gift at your local thrift/2nd hand/resale store where your $$ goes directly to help local animal shelters and pets in need. Donated items are welcome too! They are worth checking out!

Barkin Boutique: 1107 Pen Road (west of Wild Oats and Big O Tire), 986-0669, benefits the Espanola Valley Humane Society.

Saint Francis de Paws: 219 Riverside Dr (by Dandy Burger and the Hacienda Home Center) in Espanola, 505-753-9178, benefits the… Continue

Added by Julie L on November 26, 2009 at 9:38pm — 6 Comments

Global Acts of Kindness

Great article Ben. What wonderful work this couple does! True there's still a lot of work to be done here, but my hope is as we make progress in the US we can start sending more and more support to other countries. I've worked in Africa, mostly the Congo Basin and the circumstances of the dogs in the urban areas broke my heart (in the forest with the tribes they were a bit better off). I'd bring flea/tick drops with me and feed any dog that I could… Continue

Added by Julie L on November 22, 2009 at 6:52pm — 4 Comments

SADIE ADOPTED (Santana still available)!!!!

Thanks to Claudia for finding what seems to be Sadie's forever home! Claudia forwarded Sadie's photo to a friend and it was love at first sight! Also big thanks to Claudia for helping get the paperwork taken care of with the SF Shelter. Today was a happy new beginning for Sadie. Thank you Claudia!!!! Santana (with Dew Paws Rescue) is still available for adoption in case any of you know anyone looking for a very affectionate, social, and loyal… Continue

Added by Julie L on November 20, 2009 at 8:15pm — 8 Comments

Gallup NM Reaching Out (with photos)

Here are photos of the dogs in the most dire need. Please see Donna's post below for the rest of the story and contact information.
http://santafescoop.ning.com/profiles/blogs/gallup-nm-reaching-out

Added by Julie L on November 3, 2009 at 8:42pm — No Comments