Oct. 12, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Tickets are $125 per person and available at: www.barkinball.org

Full tables are also available, please e-mail Melissa at mperez@sfhumanesociety.org for table sponsorship pricing and details.

Come to the 2013 Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show at La Tienda, Eldorado at Santa Fe from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 16 (Father's Day)! Not only is this a fun, free event but the proceds benefit the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

Bring your dad — or Dad, bring the family! There will be more than 50 pre-1984 classic motorcycles on display, and vendor booths. The Shelter's Mobile Adoption Van will be parked next to the dog park.

La Plancha will be serving food outside, as well as their fantastic breakfast buffet and full menu inside. Santa Fe Brewing Company will be serving beer. T-shirts, pins, and posters will be available for purchase.

Got a classic bike? Bring it out of the garage and show it off! Register by June 13 for only $5 per bike. Want to support the Shelter? Sponsorships are $100. You will get a hot link on our website and a 10x10 display for your business or organization.

For more information, visit the website at www.motorado.org, email info@motorado.org or call 505-466-0844 or 466-2723.

Join us for this year's Barkin' Ball - Paws in the Vineyard! We have changed the location for a more exclusive experience, but still promise to deliver lots of fun and entertainment. Enjoy a Yappy Hour with appetiizers and a cash bar, silent auction with one-of-a-kind treastures, wine cellar gift store, live auction and elegant seated dinner.

Seating is limited. Please buy your ticket today; full tables also avialable.

Paws in the Vineyard, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 12, Eldorado Hotel & Spa.

Tickets are $125 per person and available at: www.barkinball.org

For information about reserving a full table or for sponsorship pricing and details, please e-mail Melissa at mperez@sfhumanesociety.org.

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is urging the community to come forward and adopt dogs involved in the alleged hoarding case in Edgewood – the so-called Edgewood 48.

The 33 dogs released recently to the custody of the shelter are among the 48 seized in April at an Edgewood home. The owner relinquished her rights to the majority of the dogs in May. She agreed to pay for the upkeep and care of 10 of the dogs until the court case is resolved. She faces charges of animal cruelty.

“We know many of you have asked when and if these dogs would be available for adoption,” said Mary Martin, the shelter’s executive director. “Many of these kiddos will be available within 48 hours, and we urge anyone who has room in their heart and home for a dog that may need a little extra TLC to come meet them.”

Some of the dogs are puppies and will require very little from new families aside from regular training and love. Others are timid at first, under-socialized or fearful and will require patience and training.

Santa Fe Tails Dog Academy & Daycare will be offering some of the dogs care and socialization to improve their adoptability and to help ease the shelter’s space crunch. You can visit them there, 2109 Warner Circle off St. Michael's Drive, and adopt! Call 820-0731 for more information.

Emily Burlingame, the shelter’s behavior and training team leader, who has worked with all of the dogs in the case, said the dogs are really coming around considering their circumstances. She said the vast majority of the heeler mixes will make loving family pets once they adjust to their new lives.

The dogs will be available after their spay and neuter surgeries. To encourage adoptions, the shelter will be offering a special adoption fee of $48 for the adult dogs - 1 year and older - involved in the case. 

The 41 puppies born at the shelter from the six pregnant dogs in the case are the property of the shelter and will be available once they are weaned, spayed and neutered.

For more information about adoptions, please call the shelter’s Adoption Desk at 983-4309 ext. 610. Check the shelter’s Facebook page, facebook.com/sfhumanesociety, for current photos of the adoptable dogs.

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is teaming up with Strut Your Mutt Across America and we need team members! This virtual team of walkers will collect online donations to help fund adoption and spay/neuter programs here at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

This nationwide event runs from now until Sept. 1. We do not have a physical walk here in New Mexico, so we're participating in the virtual strut across America. This means there is no physical activity required and all team members need to do is register and solicit donations from their friends and family. Plus, anyone who registers to be part of our team before May 19 receives a discounted registration rate of just $5.

We've set a lofty goal of raising $8,000, so we need your help to raise funds. It's a fun event with very little time required from our virtual walkers. So join the Santa Fe Animal Shelter dog pack and help a very worthy cause!

Join the SFAS Strut Your Mutt Team

Are you unable to join the team but still want to help the cause? Just make a donation ... every dollar counts, so donations as small as $1 are accepted and welcomed.

Donate to the SFAS Strut Your Mutt Team

We thank you for your support,
SFAS Strut Your Mutt Team

The 48 dogs came overnight – one moment we were busy with the day-to-day needs of all animals in our community, and the next our resources were overwhelmed with dogs involved in the Edgewood hoarding case.

We quickly worked with our partners, securing temporary homes for our Shelter dogs as we made space for these neglected animals, not knowing when or if we would gain custody of them. Just a few weeks earlier, we took on 56 cats involved in a separate hoarding case. In that particular case, we worked with the woman and mental health professionals to ensure the cats were cared for and the woman got the help she needed.

The Edgewood case has been different. As court evidence, we weren’t allowed to spay or neuter the animals, and seven were pregnant. Soon, the Edgewood 48 turned into 78.

Our teams of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, trainers and animal care staff work every hour of every day to try and make a difficult situation better for all the dogs in our care, but especially for these formerly neglected animals. For the first few weeks, most of the dogs were terrified of just about everything — the building, the noise, the different routine.

Today, I’m happy to tell you that they are coming around and itching to get into happy homes. The majority of the dogs were recently released into our custody, and in the first three days of their release, eight found loving homes.

Our popular puppy classes are now on a new day! Drop-in classes are held from 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday in the lobby of our Adoption Buidling.

All puppies 16 weeks and younger adopted from Santa Fe Animal Shetler come with six FREE puppy lessons!

Along with the host of benefits you've come to expect – spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations – now you'll receive a transferable punch card for drop-in puppy classes! Classes will include both socialization and leash work.

For more information, contact our Behavior Department, 983-4309 ext. 280.

Enjoy tapas and help the homeless animals of Northern New Mexico. El Farol Restaurant on Canyon Road is partnering with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter to help raise funds for the more than 5,000 animals that come through the doors each year.

Every Wednesday in June, El Farol will donate 10 percent of their food sales for the day to the shelter. The restaurant also features the live entertainment of ¡Santastico! – Latin Fervor, each Wednesday at 8 p.m. with no cover charge.

The animal-loving staff at the restaurant is also sponsoring the adoption fee of homeless animals at the shelter.

Two sponsored dogs, Irving and Hoppy, have already been adopted! A third, Felicity, is ready to meet you at the shelter, 100 Caja del Rio Road.

The restaurant, 808 Canyon Road, is open from 11 a.m. to midnight. For more information or to make reservations, call 983-9912,

Our resale stores feature fine, gently used housewares, quality clothes, furniture, décor, artwork, jewelry and more – and all proceeds benefit the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and the homeless animals of Northern New Mexico.

South side: Look What the Cat Dragged In, 2570 Camino Entrada, right next to Outback Steakhouse off Cerrillos Road, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 474-6300. Join us on Facebook to find out about special events, new merchandise and discounts.

North side: Look What the Cat Dragged In 2, 541 W. Cordova Road, right next to Wells Fargo bank across from the Santa Fe Baking Co., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 780-8975. Join us on Facebook to find out about special events, new merchandise and discounts.

Please consider donating to our resale stores! If you have a closet, cupboard, pantry, or garage filled with useful items, consider donating them. Call 474-6300 for 780-8975 or more information.

Whether you're dropping off your used items to benefit the animals or coming to shop your heart out, please make either locations of "Look What the Cat Dragged In" one of your new favorite destinations.

Our resale stores gladly accepts high-quality donations. We are a mostly volunteer organization with limited ability to store, clean, mend or repair items. We feature designer and high-quality clothing, shoes and accessories, quality households and furniture, collectibles and first-rate books. Your consideration in the quality of items you donate is appreciated. 

The resale store gladly accepts high-quality donations. We are a mostly volunteer organization with limited ability to store, clean, mend or repair items. We feature designer and high-quality clothing, shoes and accessories, quality households and furniture, collectibles and first-rate books. Your consideration in the quality of items you donate is appreciated.

We do not accept the following items:

TLC Plumbing & Utility loves animals almost as much as we do! The company has agreed to sponsor a homeless animal every month, which is great for the Shelter and especially for that lucky dog or cat.

Not only is TLC financially supporting the animal’s care while at the Shelter, the good folks at TLC are also paying the adoption fee for some lucky family! This month's TLC-sponsored dog is Gloria. Gloria is a fun-loving miniature American Staffordshire terrier mix. She's got a great personality, loves people and dogs and ready for any family. She's 4 years old and is full grown at 45 pounds.

As if you need another reason to love Back Road Pizza! The great animal-loving folks at the restaurant on Second Street are sponsoring the adoption fee of a homeless animal each month at the Shelter. Thank you Piper and the gang.

This month's sponsored pup, Pookie, a loveable 4-year-old American Staffordshire terrier mix. Don't be put off by Pookie's looks — he's an affectionate, cuddly guy who is a sucker for a belly rub. This clever dog is waiting for someone to teach him tricks. He's a big guy, so would love some space and a family who can give him love and attention.

The second stage of road improvements for our area may cause some slight delays to get here, but our animals are worth it!

The reconstruction for the southern segment of Caja Del Rio Rd (NM 599 intersection to just past Wildlife Way) started on April 1 and will continue through the fall. We'll try to keep you updated about the construction.

The good news is that the Meadows Road interchange across N.M. 599 (Veterans Memorial Highway) is now open. Drivers may now use the interchange to cross the highway and gain access to the shelter. Roundabouts are located on each side of the overpass on County Road 62, also known as Caja del Oro Grant Road.

Here are the detailed directions:

Wondering what to do with your used car or truck? Donating your old vehicle to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter is convenient, easy, and may qualify you for a tax deduction. And best of all, your donation of a used car or truck will make a big difference in supporting the lives of homeless animals in Northern New Mexico.

Why not donate your vehicle today? All you need to do is to complete our simple online donation form or call 1-866-628-2277 and we’ll take care of the rest. We will pick up your vehicle, arrange to have your donation towed, and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt, all at no charge to you.

Call 1-866-628-2277 or online at https://www.vehiclesforcharity.org/Donate/SFA.html

Our Spring edition of Animal Tracks is here! We take an indepth look at our Veterinary Department in this issue, plus offer you all the features that you love about our newsletter. View the online PDF version of the magazine HERE. If you would like to be on our electronic mailing list, please email animaltracks@sfhumanesociety.org.

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter understands that financial difficulty often means making a list of priorities. Frequently, animals are forced to be low on that list. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Paws in the Pantry program helps Santa Fe County residents who are having difficulty meeting the nutritional needs of their dog or cat due to financial burden.

Trying times can be temporary. With a little assistance, a pet owner can often find a way to keep their pet in their home. Please call the Shelter for more information about the program, 983-4309 ext. 610, or download the Guidelines and Application Form and bring it to the Shelter with you.

We gladly accept donations for the program. We accept opened bags of dog and cat food as long as they: are in their original container; are not expired by more than six months; and do not contain any foreign objects as wood, sand, etc.

Our staff and volunteers work daily improving the lives of the homeless animals of Northern New Mexico. We couldn't do it without your support. To see a short video on what we do to help animals, please click HERE.

An open letter from John Curry of Premier Motorcars of Santa Fe:

My name is John Curry. I am a part of the Premier Motorcars of Santa Fe Sales Team. If you’re thinking about purchasing a vehicle, please offer me an opportunity to earn your business.

Help me support the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. I would like to donate $50 for every vehicle purchased through me!

“The Santa Fe Animal Shelter animals are some of the happiest, healthiest and most rapidly adopted shelter animals around. Together, we can help ensure that this continues.”

I want to do more! With your help, we can make a difference.

Thanks for your support.

John Curry
505-699-5408

Premier Motorcars of Santa Fe is located at 4480 Cerrillos Road.

Canvassers with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter are hitting the streets to complete a census of companion animals in our region and provide pet owners with information about licensing.

The City of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe County require that all companion animals are licensed, said Monica Gonzalez, the shelter’s director of licensing and receiving. But being compliant with the law isn’t the only reason to license pets, she said. Aside from health and safety reasons, licensing is the best way for wayward pets to get back to their owners.

“It’s a fact that dogs and cats who wear a city or county license will be returned to their owners 100 percent of the time,” she said. “There isn’t any other type of identification that is as effective, not even a microchip.”

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter, as a member of the Companion Animal Alliance of Northern New Mexico, is the recipient of a Maddie's Fund grant. The funds will help the shelter and the Alliance work closely together to better the lives of all animals in Northern New Mexico.

The $30,000 grant was shared among participating Alliance members, including Española Valley Humane Society, Las Vegas Animal Shelter, Felines & Friends, Four Corners Animal League, Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary and People for Animal Welfare Society.

The Maddie's Fund® mission is to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals.

Maddie's Fund® is a family foundation endowed by the founder of Workday® and PeopleSoft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl. Maddie's Fund is helping to achieve and sustain a no-kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community through the synergistic work of Maddie's® grant giving, Maddie's CenterSM (hands-on animal care), and Maddie's InstituteSM (research and education).

Maddie's Fund is named after the family's beloved Miniature Schnauzer who passed away in 1997.

... took in 1,649 animals in need.

... found new homes for 1,111 animals.

... spayed or neutered 1,768 animals.

... returned 386 lost animals to their homes.

... gave 578 animals a second chance with our Shelter partners.

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