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Emergency Shelter EvacuationOn March 28th, the Moon Mountain fire broke out in the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. The fire, located above Gavilan Canyon, necessitated an evacuation of 37 animals from the Ruidoso Animal Shelter.

While we have an emergency plan in place and successfully evacuated all of the animals to our resale shop, we did not have enough crates to transport our dogs. Volunteers and staff loaded animals into their vehicles. While this works in an emergency, it is not safe to have a loose animal in the car, especially one that is afraid and confused. For safety reasons for both the animals and the drivers, we require additional large and medium dog crates.

Prior to the Moon Mountain fire we have experienced three small fires this year and fire season has only just begun. We have enough small kennels to transport our small dogs and cats. However, our immediate need was to purchase an additional 15

extra large dog crates and 10 large crates to ensure that our animals may be transported safely when the next fire threatens our shelter. A GoFundMe drive had recently been established asking for donations to purchase these large crates. As of 4/7/15, we have exceeded our $2500 goal! The

money will go towards the crates that are desperately needed.The dogs, cats, staff and volunteers of the Ruidoso Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of Lincoln County, New Mexico, thank you for your support!

If you would like to donate to the HSLC, please visit: www.hslcnm.org and click on the ‘Donate Now’ button.

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HSLC Board MembersPresident: Judith Gouch PassmoreVice-President: Nina GrunsethSecretary: Betsy Burnett SnyderTreasurer: Nancy AntillaDirector: Pam RobinsonDirector: Gina KelleyDirector: Liz Pagano Director: Robert Simpson

About HSLCThe Humane Society of Lincoln County, New Mexico is a 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1979 to improve the quality of life of companion animals in our community. The HSLC is an “Open Admission Shelter” that takes in any animal regardless of age, medical condition or temperament. The HSLC works tirelessly toward more animal adoptions, further pet pregnancy prevention, animal rehabilitation and educating the public.

2015 Adoption NumbersIn 2015, we took in 1039 animals from all sources (animal control, strays, owner relinquish, and born in the shelter), adopted out 448, returned to owners 272, and transferred 89. 246 animals spayed or neutered at our SNC.

The Paw Print “Infurrmation” from the Humane Society of Lincoln County

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“That’s What Friends Are For”Humane Society Furr Ball

Mark your calendar for the 2016 Furr Ball fundraiser to benefit the capital campaign for a new animal shelter, to be held on Tuesday, July 19. This year the event will return to the Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club Pavilion and will include dinner, silent and live auctions, and feature a well-known guest performer.

Until June 1, reservations can be made for tables of 8 by calling Susan in the Humane Society office, 575-808-8424. Details of the fundraiser, which always proves to be the summer’s happiest event, can be found at www.furrball.org.

Resale ShopOnce again our Resale Shop has been voted #1 Thrift Store in Lincoln County by Ruidoso News readers. We are very proud of this honor and continue to make improvements year after year.

Please keep us in mind when you are downsizing or spring cleaning. We also will pick up large items like furniture and appliances that are gently used. We are located at 413 W. Highway 70. Please give us a call at (575) 808-8540. We are open Monday – Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

You never know what treasures you will find from day to day. From furniture, appliances big and small, tons of knick-knacks, gently used clothing and much more. We also have a very extensive library too.

All proceeds are a huge part of The Humane Society’s budget which allows us to continue to provide permanent homes for our wonderful pets.

Please stop by whether donating or to shop. We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

Dog Walkers – come give a dog an outing and get a bit of exercise

Cat Cuddlers – spend some time with our fabulous felines and improve your day AND your blood pressure

Spay and Neuter Clinic – no prior experience is required! We will train you.

If you think you might be interested, please contact Abel or Kat at 575-257-9841.

Volunteer Opportunities:

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Happy Tail Story by MitchHi! My name is Mitch! I wanted to say Thank You for finding me the perfect home. You guys found me in an abandoned house and gave me lots of love, shelter, great food, etc. Then this lady came into the shelter and decided to take me home. I was unsure at first but after a few days I realized I had a great home. I have to say that at times I just can't help myself in doing something since my new mom works during the day and I still have a lot of puppy in me. I’ve discovered I could jump 6 foot rock walls! It was so much fun until my mom added 4 more feet, so I can't do that anymore. I’ve then discovered magazines and how much fun they were. My new mom taught me I can't do that either. So, she got me some real cool toys to play with! She has been teaching me lots and lots of new things like: sit, down, stay, verbal and hand commands, what is hers and what is mine, etc. I get to go to the doggie park twice a week and have made lots of new friends there as well. The backyard is so much fun and I have a doggie door that I can use at any time. I hear my mom tell people that I am the making of a GREAT DOG! I just want to say thank you again for finding me a great and loving home. Mom has been very patient with me as I think she knows I have been through a lot in the past, but now I hardly even think about the bad things. I also love my new sister, Boo.

Another Happy Tail Story by Cutter’s New Owner"Cutter came to us with a willingness to learn. He knows how to sit on a tractor and waits for Tommy to get on and go for a ride. He also likes to ride in the pickup to get the mail and he is comical! By the end of the day he gets in his kennel on his own - all pooped but ready to start another day. Our thanks to your staff/volunteers and the care they give to the animals that come to the shelter. They are well fed and cared for. Cutter is a blessing to us and to have a dog to go with Milo our cat. They still have their differences but their relationship is coming along."

Ruidoso Animal Shelter Wish ListPopping down to the store for a few household supplies or goodies for your four-legged friends? Taking a trip to Costco or Sam’s Club? Consider picking up a few items for our Animal Shelter. Dollars saved on day-to-day cleaning supplies, pet food and other necessities can be redirected for vet care and grooming so that the animals in our shelter will be healthy, clean and happy, which makes them even more adoptable.

These are the most commonly needed items:

Cleaning Supplies: Pine-sol, bleach, antibacterial Windex, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, paper towels, dish scrub pads, trash bags (13 gallon & 55 gallon), disinfectant spray, laundry soap, toilet bowel cleaner and antibacterial spray with bleach.

Animal Supplies: dog/cat toys, dog/cat treats, blankets, towels, cat litter, collars, leashes, harnesses, litter boxes, cat water and food bowls, metal dog water and food bowls, canned dog/cat food, puppy/kitten canned food.

Clip & save this in your wallet so the next time you are shopping, you can pull it out and see if there is something that you might pick up and donate to the shelter. It’s a simple way to help our furry friends without breaking the bank. Our shelter is grateful for all types of donations!

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Walking a Shelter Dogby the Dog

When coming to the shelter to walk with me:

Wear something with deep pockets for poop bags and TREATS !!

Wear shoes suitable for a steep - maybewet, muddy or snowy path and driveway

I can be pretty strongAlways securely close doors in the kennel area

so I don't "get loose”Careful opening my kennel - I'm anxious to

go for a walk and maybe a little "pushy" Most of the walkers use slip leashes - make

sure I am secure as I can "escape"Keep a distance from other dogs being walked

I love your individual attention and canbe territorial

If you ask - and I know how - let me show you my tricks - "Sit", "Stay", "Kisses"

Please let me sniff along the trail but tell mewhen I need to "slow down"

Please have an "extra" treat and "good dog"praise when we get back to my temporary home

P.S. If I limp, scratch a lot, cough - act "off"

or my kennel needs attentionPlease notify "MY STAFF"

We are ALWAYS grateful for help walking the dogs

More walkers = More time for each dog

Shelter Pets and Your Health

Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can plays an important role in easing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Caring for a dog can help you make healthy lifestyle changes by: • Increasing exercise. Taking a dog for a walk,

hike, or run are fun and rewarding ways to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule. Studies have shown that dog owners are far more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements-and exercising every day is great for the animal as well. It will deepen the connection between you, eradicate most behavior problems in dogs, and keep your pet fit and healthy.

• Providing companionship. Companionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression. Caring for a living animal can help make you feel needed and wanted, and take the focus away from your problems, especially if you live alone. Most dog and cat owners talk to their pets, some even use them to work through their troubles. And nothing beats loneliness like coming home to a wagging tail and wet kisses.

• Helping you meet new people. Dogs can be a great social lubricant for their owners, helping you start and maintain new friendships. Dog owners frequently stop and talk to each other on walks, hikes, or in a dog park. Dog owners also meet new people in pet stores, clubs, and training classes.

• Reducing anxiety. The companionship of a dog can offer comfort, help ease anxiety, and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world. Because dogs live in the moment-they don't worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow-they can help you become more mindful and appreciate the joy of the present.

• Providing sensory stress relief. Touch and movement are two healthy ways to quickly manage stress. Stroking a dog lowers blood pressure and can help you quickly feel calmer and less stressed.

ENJOYING PETS Pets provide us with loyalty, companionship, love and affection, as well as the many physical and psychological benefits. The least we can do to repay this is ensure that we keep them in the best of health. A healthy pet is a happy pet and a happy pet can help us enjoy a much fuller and more rewarding life.

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‘Gifts of Love’ through March 31, 2016Ann Bolte In memory of Beverly R. MarcheseMike and Judy Tannehill In honor of Jerry and Anne BeverlyRon and Mert Clark In honor of Lou and Cheryl CardonGary and Doris Moore In memory of “Jack Daniels”Pat Adkins and Lee Merry Christmas to: Mike and Trisha Ainsa, Andy and Torri Ainsa,

Holt and Caela Grambling, Mike and Sarah Ainsa and Jan McNutt

Andrea Collura In memory of “Katie”Kim Luiz In memory of “Killer Kitty”Daryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder Merry Christmas to: Craig and Billie Snyder, Ruth Bachner, and

John and Sherry HawkinsHappy Birthday to Linda Shellinger

Ignacio Salinas In honor of “Tante Evelyn”Ben and Judith Passmore In honor of Abby CarverBob and Bette Sherman In memory of Shirley KostkaJanice and Jerry Free Christmas Memorial for Honore MitchellJohn and Gerri Pyle In memory of Sue LewallenJane Hendley In memory of Sue LewallenJohn and Loryn Barbee In memory of Sue LewallenLinda Welch In memory of my Sister, Sue LewallenJolla Rostetter In memory of Sue LewallenLisa Burkstaller Happy Birthday MomMert and Ron Clark In memory of “Winston”Grace and Gordon Snidow In memory of Virginia RicksGrace and Gordon Snidow In memory of Stan TanzyTheresa Townsend In memory of “Scout”Don and Susan Cox To honor the memory of Dylan’s 28th Birthday – 02/12/2015Bob and Sue Healy In memory of William PawleyGrace Snidow, KayCee, and Gavin Gilson In memory of Clifford DobbsJudith White In memory of Sarah Palmer HarringtonDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of Charles O’Banion, loving husband and father,

precious friend, master builder, and loyal companion to BrunoDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of Nancy Smith, the epitome of kindness, gentleness,

and generosityCarole Smith In memory of “Roxxy”Dan and Pat Dunagan In memory of Doris StewartGary and Martha Aitken In memory of Josephine StrainJulieta Gallardo In memory of Josephine StrainGlenn & Oggie Whipple In memory of Virginia MaysStretch and Lynne Meadows In memory of Jacob SchneiderBeverly and Ken Barry In honor of Barbara Lawson – Happy Birthday

to a beautiful woman of 80. You are so wonderful to all God’s creatures

Daryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In honor of Craig Snyder’s birthdayDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of Susie AdamsBob and Sue Healy In memory of Susie AdamsZachary Brown In memory of Susie AdamsDoug and Demi McBride In memory of Rusty CoonsPam and Randy Hensley In memory of Howard Trimble. May his courageous spirit and

loving heart live on in the lives of the rescued animals of the Ruidoso area

Daryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of “Sabrina”Charles and Bethann Preston In memory of Albert and Jean AndrewsStacy Alan In honor of Evelyn Kennedy’s BirthdayJoy Johnston In memory of my Mother, Jane Johnston, a lifetime animal loverGlenn & Oggie Whipple In memory of Drew HollWilliam & Janis Stewart In memory of “Fergie”Amy & Randy Case Cindy Stowe, a loving ambassador for all God’s creaturesJanet and Bobby Theriot In memory of “Savannah”Susan Whisler-Frederickson In memory of Zodie SimpsonMary or David Norton In memory of Earle BreedingAnonymous In memory of Wanda WalthallClyde V. March In memory of Earle BreedingRaymond E. Torres In memory of Earle BreedingTripp March In memory of Earle BreedingBob Kirk In memory of Earle Breeding

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‘Gifts of Love’ through March 31, 2016 (Cont’d)Russell DeCarlo In memory of Earle BreedingKhe Sahn Veterans In memory of Earle BreedingSarah Burkstaller In memory of Earle BreedingBetsy Snyder In memory of Joe EakinThe Macfarlanes In memory of Earle BreedingSol Kardon In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Doug LawsonKen Kurkow In memory of Earle BreedingGary & Denise Dean In memory of Ellen “Buzz” Bizzell BlaneyCuba Avenue Church of Christ In memory of Ellen “Buzz” Bizzell Blaney William & Janis Stewart In memory of “Gandy Bryant” Stretch and Lynne Meadows In memory of Jan HeimDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of “Mister Quick”Daryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of “Maggie”Bill and Sunny Hirschfeld In memory of Leon MuckRayla McMakin In memory of Ellen “Buzz” Bizzell BlaneyJoan Beddo In memory of Cathy AnnalaKathy Jennings In honor of Lisa CanterNancy Smith In memory of “Frazier Texas #1 cat”Don Brooks Family In memory of Ellen Bizzell BlaneyDenise Delhotal In memory of Cathy AnnalaDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of Mary’s BirthdayDon and Karen Kilroy In memory of Marvin CashLinda Mays In memory of “Sir Duke Whipple”Cindy Long In memory of Lisa Long, a cat loverGary and Paula Schur In memory of “Marley”David and Gloria Powers In memory of Marvin CashBill and Sunny Hirschfeld In memory of Paul WoodBill and Sunny Hirschfeld In memory of “Dakota”Pat and Lee Adkins In honor of Mike and Trish AinsaPat and Lee Adkins In honor of Andy and Torri AinsaPat and Lee Adkins In honor of Holt and Caela GramblingPat and Lee Adkins In honor of Mike and Sarah AinsaPat and Lee Adkins In honor of Jan McNuttDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of “Cinder”Daryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder Merry Christmas to Craig and Billie SnyderDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder Happy Birthday to Linda ShellengerJerry and Janice Free Christmas Memorial in honor of Honore MitchellJames Malone In honor of: Turquoise, Huckleberry, Tulip and LilyDaryl and Betsy Burnett-Snyder In memory of Don RaspberryTerry J. Ritchie In memory of Jimmie TerryDaryl and Betsy Snyder In memory of “Spike” a pooch who was truly a cut aboveMark and Gail Crites In memory of David WeberSarah Burkstaller In memory of David WeberJoseph and Linda Citarella In memory of David WeberRay, Carla and Gracie O’Brien In memory of David WeberRobert and Margaret Whittemore In memory of David WeberKai Brown In memory of David WeberDarrell and Judith Gasaway In memory of David WeberDonald and Mary Sue Ludwig In memory of David WeberGary and Cinda Jennings In memory of David WeberDon and Jane Preston, Karen Hutchinson,Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Carter, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bartlett In memory of Jack SteedKimberly Browne In memory of “Buddy” and “Sampson”Laura Kenna In memory of David WeberRobert and Lona Kewley In memory of David WeberLynn Price In memory of Sue Ann KreinsCathie Brown In memory of Dr. Sue Ann KreinsMary Suchey In memory of “ Miss Tenaya”Anthony Armstront In memory of Dr. Sue Ann KreinsDebbie and Albon Head In memory of Lloyd Davis, Jr.

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Much is happening with the Humane Society’s Capital Campaign. For example, we have expanded the scope of the campaign to $2.3 million, to include the mortgage on the property, initial improvements already pledged or paid by the Humane Society’s Resale Shop and Operations divisions and costs of clearing the land.  The Furr Ball committee just made a significant 5-year pledge as well!

Major gifts and pledge highlights to date include:

HSLC: $450,000Resale Shop Pledge: $250,000R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation: $200,000Furr Ball Pledge: $200,000Additional Pledges and gifts to date: $323,000We therefore have gifts and pledges totaling $1,423,000 leaving us with $877,000 or so to achieve our goal and finally break ground.

This April, we plan to begin developing the “Memorial Park” on the eastern-most portion of the new land, with the help of a crew from the National Civilian Community Corps, or NCCC. “Landscaping, more land clearing, construction of a Memorial Wall and beautification of our land will help attract more visitors and donors to the HSLC property” says Judith Gouch-Passmore, HSLC President.  HSLC is well on its way toward reaching the goal and building a brand new $1.5 Million intake and adoption center, which will have a huge impact on animal welfare in Lincoln County for decades to come.Volunteers are welcome to join the Capital Campaign Committee, and tours of the property – as well as donor packets and pledge forms - are available to the public upon request. For more information on the HSLC Capital Campaign, call Steve Duffy at 505.690.6915 or Nina Grunseth at 505-670-2209.

Your gift to the Humane Society of Lincoln County is a meaningful way to honor or remember a special person, special occasion, or an animal friend. We will send a personalized card to your friend or family member as you indicate.

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Please send payment to Humane Society of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355You may also visit our website (HSLCNM.ORG) to make a secure donation. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed.

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“Helping Animals have a Second Chance”Humane Society of Lincoln Co. P.O. Box 2832 Ruidoso, New Mexico 88355 Phone: 575-257-9841 Fax: 575-257-1524 Email: sheltermgr@hslcnm.org

Humane Society Resale Shop 413 Hwy. 70 West Ruidoso, New Mexico Phone: 575-808-8540 Email: missy@hslcnm.org

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