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Winter 2010 Newsletter
& Animal Lovers' Resource Guide

Winter is here and so are our latest publications! Check them out here.

NMHRS to Hold Adoption Event
at Tullivers in Albuquerque 2/20/10

New Mexico House Rabbit Society (NMHRS), the local chapter of an international rabbit rescue organization, has announced that it will be holding an adoption event at Tullivers Natural Pet Food (7900 Carmel Ave. NE) on Saturday, February 20th from 10 am-2 pm.

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Fun Times for all at the Lure Course Event

Doberman Rescue of NM and Rio Grande Jack Russell Terrier Club of NM are sponsoring a Lure Course on 2/28/10.

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Prairie Dog Pals Raffle

From Yvonne Boudreaux, President of Prairie Dog Pals:

Late in 2008, Prairie Dog Pals was presented with the above exquisite wall hanging featuring a prairie dog motif. Its donation as a raffle item coincided with our first ever invitation to participate in the Weems Art Fest Fundraiser. We sold most of the available tickets before the holiday season overtook us, but still have a few tickets left. If you missed your chance to purchase a ticket ($2.00 apiece) please let me know and I will reserve them for you. The drawing will be held at our next public event, however you do not need to be present to win!

Our next public event is the 2010 Prairie Dog Pals’ Annual Meeting on the 30th of January at 1:00 PM, in room #5, at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center (located at Southern and Elizabeth). The public is warmly welcomed to attend and meet other advocates. Come learn about the future of advocacy for prairie dogs in Albuquerque and the region! Call 296-1937 for any advance inquiries. If you would like to come, but did not RSVP through the return card sent out with the annual letter, kindly let me know so we can provide sufficient refreshments. Thank you!!!

SPAY YOUR CAT
AT THE BERNCO BLITZ

Animal Humane is launching a new program to reduce the unwanted cat population in Albuquerque by spaying 2,550 additional cats. Each year, Animal Humane and the City's Animal Welfare Department are inundated with thousands of unwanted cats. While both shelters work hard to find homes for as many cats and kittens as possible, the unfortunate reality is thousands of cats are euthanized each year because there are more cats than available homes.

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Caution about Cocoa Mulch

It is a lovely garden mulch, but can be toxic to your pets.

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New Book Features PETroglyphs
Editor and Writer

Nancy Marano, PETroglyphs' editor and regular "Cat Chat" columnist, has a short story called, "A Fleece Robe," in the recently released book A Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers. The fifty stories in this latest volume of the Cup of Comfort series will make you laugh, cry and pause to say "Ah..." Animal lovers, and cat lovers in particular, should crack open this book to spend a few hours with a host of wonderful felines. It's the perfect read for a cozy afternoon and even better with a cat curled up in your lap.

Donate your Furs to Help Wildlife

The Humane Society of the United States has a great use for your old furs: Give the fur back to the animals! Donated furs will aid and comfort wildlife. To learn more visit the HSUS Coats for Cubs page.

You Can Help Feed Rescued Animals

It's easy and it's free. Visit The Animal Rescue Site to learn more.

Get the New Mexico Spay/Neuter
Pet Care Liscence Plate

The purpose of the plate is twofold: to educate people about the pet overpopulation issue facing New Mexico and to help fund spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in New Mexico. A portion of the price of each license plate will be distributed to fund local spay and neuter programs.

The Spay/Neuter Pet Care License Plate must be ordered from the Motor Vehicle Department. Order forms can be obtained at any MVD o ffice or downloaded from their website at: http://www.state.nm.us/tax/forms/mvd/Mvd11249.pdf

Tons of Reasons to Spay and Neuter

Check these shocking stats...

Find Spay/Neuter Locations in your area

Looking for information on low-cost spay/neuter programs in New Mexico? You'll find it here...

New Book Released

GOODBYE, JAKE
by Bam Schildkraut

Goodbye, Jake is a newly released book by Bam Schildkraut. The story centers on a family coping with the loss of one of their beloved pets, Jake, a red and black greyhound. The story centers on Cole, an inquisitive, sensitive young boy. Jake's passing is Cole's first experience with death. With the help of his grandmother and a local archaeologist studying ancient Native American cultures, Cole learns how people, past and present, preserve memories and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Goodbye, Jake is a reassuring story for children dealing with the death of a pet or anyone coping with loss.

The illustrations in soft watercolors by Whitney Martin, contribute to the loving and compassionate mood of the story.

Goodbye, Jake is available at Bookworks in Albuquerque and at Collected Works in Santa Fe. For more information on the book and additional ordering options, visit the author's website at www.bamschildkraut.com    [Check our review of the book]

Check Out The Book Reviews!

Visit "The Scoop on Books" to see what we are currently reading. We are always interested in book reviews from our readers. If you are reading an animal-related book that you think others should see, send us a review. Send your review to: nmarano@aol.com and label it "Book Review" in the subject line.