SCARS
Sierra County Animal Rescue Society
We are here to give a helping hand to the Animal Shelter
in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
We Take Sierra County Animals Seriously
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Dear Sierra County Pet Owner,
What is “Shake My Paw”?
It is Sierra County Animal Rescue Society’s new way of helping our fellow citizens.
SCARS has been awarded a grant to help with spay and neuter of your pets (cats and dogs only)
or your feral cat colony. To do this we are partnering with Arenas Valley Animal Clinic (AVAC)
just this side of Silver City. We will be gathering animals and transporting to AVAC when we have
about 10 animals registered. Email SCARS87942@gmail.com to find out more and register.
For owned pets we would require approximate age, color, weight, male or female, name, long hair,
short hair, breed if known and if they have had any previous vaccinations or tests. For feral colonies,
if truly feral, we will loan live traps and carriers. The felines will be spayed or neutered, given
rabies vaccination and ears marked to show they have been done and returned to colony.
Our agreement with AVAC is that we would load up in the morning, the animal cannot have food
past midnight the night before. Surgery is done that afternoon. Dogs and/or cats are kept overnight
for observation and returned the next afternoon with care instructions, rabies tag if vaccination
is needed and any observations that may be noted by the veterinarian.
If you do not want to wait until our next load, we will be issuing vouchers and you would
be responsible for making the appointment and providing transportation.
Do the right thing. Let’s see if we can get our little animal shelter in T or C to become a no-kill
because there will be no overcrowding, ever again.
(See the article Helping Stray and Feral Cats)
What is “Shake My Paw”?
It is Sierra County Animal Rescue Society’s new way of helping our fellow citizens.
SCARS has been awarded a grant to help with spay and neuter of your pets (cats and dogs only)
or your feral cat colony. To do this we are partnering with Arenas Valley Animal Clinic (AVAC)
just this side of Silver City. We will be gathering animals and transporting to AVAC when we have
about 10 animals registered. Email SCARS87942@gmail.com to find out more and register.
For owned pets we would require approximate age, color, weight, male or female, name, long hair,
short hair, breed if known and if they have had any previous vaccinations or tests. For feral colonies,
if truly feral, we will loan live traps and carriers. The felines will be spayed or neutered, given
rabies vaccination and ears marked to show they have been done and returned to colony.
Our agreement with AVAC is that we would load up in the morning, the animal cannot have food
past midnight the night before. Surgery is done that afternoon. Dogs and/or cats are kept overnight
for observation and returned the next afternoon with care instructions, rabies tag if vaccination
is needed and any observations that may be noted by the veterinarian.
If you do not want to wait until our next load, we will be issuing vouchers and you would
be responsible for making the appointment and providing transportation.
Do the right thing. Let’s see if we can get our little animal shelter in T or C to become a no-kill
because there will be no overcrowding, ever again.
(See the article Helping Stray and Feral Cats)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
If anyone is in danger of having to surrender your pet due to not being able to feed them,
please reach out to us. We can help.
We can help!. Message us. That is what we are here for....the companion animals of Sierra County.
www.sierracountyanimalrescuesociety.com
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If anyone is in danger of having to surrender your pet due to not being able to feed them,
please reach out to us. We can help.
We can help!. Message us. That is what we are here for....the companion animals of Sierra County.
www.sierracountyanimalrescuesociety.com
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Cold weather tips for your pets.
Thank you NMDOG and other sites who have posted this information
or us to share!
Thank you NMDOG and other sites who have posted this information
or us to share!
It’s a common misconception that dogs and cats won’t get cold because of their fur. If you are cold, your companion animal is cold. Most domestic cats and dogs are not well equipped for cold weather and can easily be susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia.
If you have outdoor dogs, please follow these guidelines in an effort to keep them safe in the freezing temperatures:
~ Provide shelter - this consists of a doghouse with 4 sides, a roof, a floor & a door for them to go in & out of. Make sure the doghouse is not too big, yet roomy enough for them to stand up & turn around in. Precious body heat is lost when a house is too large for the dog it is sheltering. Face the door of the doghouse away from the wind & elevate it up off of the ground using a pallet or something similar. Use a heavy blanket, tarps, etc to cover it.
~ Shelter is not enough! There must be some sort of insulation. Do not use blankets, towels or hay inside of the doghouse - USE STRAW ONLY! Straw acts as a heat insulator & often times, it is the difference between life & death of an outdoor animal.
Straw is an inexpensive insulator that makes excellent bedding. It retains the animal's heat and evaporates moisture (as long as it remains dry). To use straw effectively, place a thick layer on the floor of your animal's outdoor shelter. Check the straw periodically for moisture and cleanliness. Change the straw when needed.
~ Even in the coldest of temperatures all animals require access to potable water to survive & they dehydrate easily as they lose body heat! Ensure your dog has access to fresh (not frozen!) water at all times.
~ Outdoor dogs burn up extra calories trying to stay warm, so be sure you are feeding enough! Its always a good idea to increase the amount of their breakfast & dinner, if you are feeding an outdoor dog in the winter!
~ Check the bedding in the winter house often (more in wet weather). Refresh straw as needed. Place a rubber mat or plastic bag under the straw which can be removed and washed/disinfected when you change the bedding.
Signs of Hypothermia:
• Uncontrollable shivering
• Decreased heartbeat and weak pulse
• Stiff muscles
• Lack of coordination
• Pale or blue gums
If your companion animal shows any of these signs seek immediate veterinary attention.
More Winter Tips:
• Check your companion animal’s water bowl frequently for freezing. Consider purchasing a heater. Glass and ceramic dishes will crack and break when the water freezes.
• Don’t leave an animal in a closed car in the winter. A car becomes a refrigerator and the temperature can be just as deadly as those in the summer.
• Keep anti-freeze away from any animal or child’s reach. Both are attracted by its sweet taste and ethylene glycol is highly poisonous.
• Be aware if your animal has walked on salted or de-iced surfaces. They will lick their paws and the substances are toxic. Rinse their paws in warm water.
• Check your animal’s paws for balls of ice or snow that have formed between their pads. Rinse with warm water to remove.
• Be aware that cats and wildlife left outside will seek the warmth and protection of a car’s engine. Bang on the hood or honk the horn before starting the engine. See Less
If you have outdoor dogs, please follow these guidelines in an effort to keep them safe in the freezing temperatures:
~ Provide shelter - this consists of a doghouse with 4 sides, a roof, a floor & a door for them to go in & out of. Make sure the doghouse is not too big, yet roomy enough for them to stand up & turn around in. Precious body heat is lost when a house is too large for the dog it is sheltering. Face the door of the doghouse away from the wind & elevate it up off of the ground using a pallet or something similar. Use a heavy blanket, tarps, etc to cover it.
~ Shelter is not enough! There must be some sort of insulation. Do not use blankets, towels or hay inside of the doghouse - USE STRAW ONLY! Straw acts as a heat insulator & often times, it is the difference between life & death of an outdoor animal.
Straw is an inexpensive insulator that makes excellent bedding. It retains the animal's heat and evaporates moisture (as long as it remains dry). To use straw effectively, place a thick layer on the floor of your animal's outdoor shelter. Check the straw periodically for moisture and cleanliness. Change the straw when needed.
~ Even in the coldest of temperatures all animals require access to potable water to survive & they dehydrate easily as they lose body heat! Ensure your dog has access to fresh (not frozen!) water at all times.
~ Outdoor dogs burn up extra calories trying to stay warm, so be sure you are feeding enough! Its always a good idea to increase the amount of their breakfast & dinner, if you are feeding an outdoor dog in the winter!
~ Check the bedding in the winter house often (more in wet weather). Refresh straw as needed. Place a rubber mat or plastic bag under the straw which can be removed and washed/disinfected when you change the bedding.
Signs of Hypothermia:
• Uncontrollable shivering
• Decreased heartbeat and weak pulse
• Stiff muscles
• Lack of coordination
• Pale or blue gums
If your companion animal shows any of these signs seek immediate veterinary attention.
More Winter Tips:
• Check your companion animal’s water bowl frequently for freezing. Consider purchasing a heater. Glass and ceramic dishes will crack and break when the water freezes.
• Don’t leave an animal in a closed car in the winter. A car becomes a refrigerator and the temperature can be just as deadly as those in the summer.
• Keep anti-freeze away from any animal or child’s reach. Both are attracted by its sweet taste and ethylene glycol is highly poisonous.
• Be aware if your animal has walked on salted or de-iced surfaces. They will lick their paws and the substances are toxic. Rinse their paws in warm water.
• Check your animal’s paws for balls of ice or snow that have formed between their pads. Rinse with warm water to remove.
• Be aware that cats and wildlife left outside will seek the warmth and protection of a car’s engine. Bang on the hood or honk the horn before starting the engine. See Less
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NMDOG
From our friends at Volunteers of the Valencia County Animal Shelter.....Valencia County Animal Control Department #s by jurisdiction ❤ #BeAvoice & REPORT an animal without proper provisions in the cold. There are resources available - doghouses, straw, food....& their lives may depend on it! Please SHARE!! Here is the Animal Cruelty Hotline! http://apnm.org/.../challenging.../animal-cruelty-hotline How to Report Cruelty to Animals 1-877-5-HUMANE (1-877-548-6263) 9 AM – 4 PM Monday through Friday Most calls returned within 24 hours. Calls made outside these hours will be returned within 48 hours. Speak slowly and clearly and provide the following: Describe your concern. What have you witnessed? Provide the address and/or city/county in which this took place. If you do not know the address, provide clear directions, with street names and/or landmarks. Please leave a number at which you can be reached. Someone will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for being the voice for animals. Special Holiday Instructions For help during holidays, see the chart below with information on who to call if you see an animal in distress...... Visit their website. |
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BEES .... Don't Eat Them!!!
How to Treat a Bee Sting
If you notice your pooch has met the wrong end of the bee, keep a careful watch for an allergic reaction. Just like humans, some dogs are severely allergic to the venom. Symptoms to look for: difficulty and/or rapid breathing, weakness, vomiting, pale gums, diarrhea, and a large amount of swelling that extends away from the sting site. Contact an emergency vet immediately should you see any signs of an allergic reaction. If your dog is not allergic to bees, but is stung multiple times, you should also consult your vet immediately, as reactions can be more dangerous than a single sting.
Try to remove the stinger if possible; it will make your best friend more comfortable and decrease the likelihood of infection. You can treat the area with a mixture of water and baking soda, and by wrapping an ice pack with a towel and applying to the site to reduce swelling. Benadryl is a safe and effective antihistamine for bee stings. Proper dosing for dogs is 1 mg per pound. Most Benadryl comes in 25 mg tablets, which is easier to dose for larger dogs but for small dogs, try children’s Benadryl in a 12.5 mg dose (the liquid option makes it easy!).
What happens if your dog swallows a bee? Trapped in your dog’s mouth, a bee will sting anywhere. If your dog has tried to swallow it, the stinger may be at the very back of the tongue or even down the esophagus. This can be a very dangerous situation as swelling could occur and block their airway.
Long story short, keep your vet’s number handy along with Benadryl, and keep a close eye on free range pups during these warmer summer months! Bee safe out there!
www.dog-on-it-parks.com/blog/bee-safe-how-to-prevent-and-treat-bee-stings
If you notice your pooch has met the wrong end of the bee, keep a careful watch for an allergic reaction. Just like humans, some dogs are severely allergic to the venom. Symptoms to look for: difficulty and/or rapid breathing, weakness, vomiting, pale gums, diarrhea, and a large amount of swelling that extends away from the sting site. Contact an emergency vet immediately should you see any signs of an allergic reaction. If your dog is not allergic to bees, but is stung multiple times, you should also consult your vet immediately, as reactions can be more dangerous than a single sting.
Try to remove the stinger if possible; it will make your best friend more comfortable and decrease the likelihood of infection. You can treat the area with a mixture of water and baking soda, and by wrapping an ice pack with a towel and applying to the site to reduce swelling. Benadryl is a safe and effective antihistamine for bee stings. Proper dosing for dogs is 1 mg per pound. Most Benadryl comes in 25 mg tablets, which is easier to dose for larger dogs but for small dogs, try children’s Benadryl in a 12.5 mg dose (the liquid option makes it easy!).
What happens if your dog swallows a bee? Trapped in your dog’s mouth, a bee will sting anywhere. If your dog has tried to swallow it, the stinger may be at the very back of the tongue or even down the esophagus. This can be a very dangerous situation as swelling could occur and block their airway.
Long story short, keep your vet’s number handy along with Benadryl, and keep a close eye on free range pups during these warmer summer months! Bee safe out there!
www.dog-on-it-parks.com/blog/bee-safe-how-to-prevent-and-treat-bee-stings
Hot Cars Kill!
Dogs in hot cars can suffer from potentially fatal heat stroke in as little as 15 minutes. Dogs die in hot cars as they can overheat very quickly and struggle to cool themselves down, even when a window has been left open or water has been left in the car.
SCARS wishes to thank Amy Luwis, Cartoonist •
Animal Cruelty Avenger -for her posters... RedandHowling.com Co-Founder • Adopt-a-Pet.com Please Adopt, Don't Shop |
🔥🔥🔥SMOKE IN THE AIR🔥🔥🔥
Many people have reached out to us today regarding the smoke in the air. So we wanted to provide some safety tips for your companion animals when the air quality gets this bad.
The biggest danger to your companion pets when breathing wildfire smoke comes from fire particles, which can reach deep into the lungs and cause a variety of health issues from burning eyes to chronic congestion. To keep them safe from the smoke in the air, the best thing to do is keep them inside! * Keep pets indoors with windows closed * Use air conditioning, if possible, to filter the air. Use fans to circulate the air * Keep potty breaks short * Avoid long walks and other prolonged outdoor exercises * Keep pets well hydrated. Besides offering plenty of cool clear water, humidifiers can help keep moisture in the air and helps cells in the trachea, nose and lungs stay healthy * Watch for signs of respiratory stress and eye inflammation (see below). If your pet shows symptoms, see a veterinarian immediately Here is some suggested indoor exercise to keep your dog happy during this time. * Hide-and-seek * Puzzle toys like the classic KONG * Fetch and tug * Brushing up on basic training |
Welcome!!!
Sierra County Animal Rescue Society has been activated as a Best Friends Network Partner! network.bestfriends.org 
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 57 -- the affordable spay/neuter bill — into law! Starting in January 2021, the state will begin collecting funds to provide low-cost spay/neuter services in low-income, rural, and other needy communities in New Mexico. This critical issue is not just about animal welfare, but about the wellbeing of New Mexico's families and entire communities. ✨ This is our chance to fund substantial numbers of spay/neuter surgeries in strategic and concentrated areas, reduce animal shelter intake and euthanasia rates, improve public health & safety, save public dollars, and help struggling families. We are so grateful to the Governor, and to the lead bill sponsors Sen. Jacob Candelaria and Rep. Joanne Ferrary, for securing this life-saving, cost-saving solution. And THANK YOU to each and every one of the advocates and allies who have lended their voices, hands, time, and resources to aid this effort. This is YOUR win. This is a win for a humane, compassionate New Mexico. |
Congratulations!!!
to the Sierra County Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) on achieving the 2020 Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar! ***** Timely and accurate information about our organization is now reaching 10+ million annual visitors to GuideStar. Plus, there are tens of millions who use the more than 200 charitable websites that share GuideStar’s data including: AmazonSmile, Facebook, Salesforce, and Network for Good, to name a few... GuideStar is the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. www.guidestar.org/profile 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
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******* THE PLAY YARD AT THE SIERRA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ******* |
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Sierra County Animal Rescue Society has been at it again!
The women and men of SCARS have been diligently working to aide the animals
of Sierra County for over FIVE years!
The play area at the T or C Animal Shelter now allows volunteers and staff to play,
train and enrich the lives of dogs waiting to be adopted.
SCARS wrote and received a $25,000 grant to fund the play area.
Smithco Construction, Inc. has very generously worked with SCARS
to get the best possible play area for our funding.
At about 2,000 SF, it has pet friendly turf, shade and even some agility equipment.
Ongoing donations are always welcome. We thank you in advance for your help. ❤️
The women and men of SCARS have been diligently working to aide the animals
of Sierra County for over FIVE years!
The play area at the T or C Animal Shelter now allows volunteers and staff to play,
train and enrich the lives of dogs waiting to be adopted.
SCARS wrote and received a $25,000 grant to fund the play area.
Smithco Construction, Inc. has very generously worked with SCARS
to get the best possible play area for our funding.
At about 2,000 SF, it has pet friendly turf, shade and even some agility equipment.
Ongoing donations are always welcome. We thank you in advance for your help. ❤️
