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Pidge and Friend

State of the Limerick (11)
by Betsy Stowe

A cat from New Mexico,
Whose best friend was a gecko,
        Went on a road trip,
        With his trusty catnip,
In search of some Art Deco.

"Pidge and Friend" photo by Betsy Stowe, Reprinted with permission from
Fanc-e-Mews, Cat Fanciers' Association newsletter, March/April, 2008.

Summer 2009 Newsletter
& Animal Lovers' Resource Guide

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

HELP NEEDED WITH
PRAIRIE DOG RELOCATION

Donations are now being accepted for the humane rescue and relocation of the Calvary Church prairie dogs at any Wells Fargo Branch bank under the account entitled "PRAIRIE DOG RESCUE."

The rescue of these unfortunate creatures, some of Albuquerque's oldest residents, remains unfunded by the new residents at the site of the old Blue Cross Blue Shield Building. Your support is crucial to their survival. Cash or check donations may be made at any Wells Fargo branch, for your convenience. Should you choose to donate in cash, please consider leaving a receipt with your contact information. Prairie Dog Pals would like to send you an acknowledgment so that you may take advantage of your tax-deductible donation.

We hope that the delay in getting this service launched will not affect the safe and humane relocation of these beleaguered animals. Please help by spreading the word!

PETroglyphs congratulates Assistance Dogs of the West on winning its second award grant from Planet Dog Foundation

Assistance Dogs of the West: This Santa Fe, NM organization trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities. The program Planet Dog Foundation (PDF) is funding recruits at-risk teens in danger of failing or dropping out of school, or who have had trouble with the law. These teens are taught dog training skills, and then engage in comprehensive training for the assistance dogs. Teens are provided with invaluable lessons in empathy, trust and responsibility, and given the reward of unconditional love, a marketable job skill, and an alternative to the risky behaviors they were involved in before. This is the second PDF grant to Assistance Dogs of the West. www.assistancedog.org

Contratulations, Assistance Dogs of the West! This is a prestigious honor.

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.

Read more...

Caution about Cocoa Mulch

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

Read more...

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.