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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SIERRA COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY NEWS
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Foxtail Grass: Awns of Destruction for Western Dogs
Foxtail awns present the most insidious threat to the health of dogs in the Western United States. Here is how to identify foxtails, get them off your property, and protect your dog.
Foxtails Are Designed to Penetrate Anything The seeds of this nasty grass seem to have a special affinity for invading dogs’ bodies. The three most common hazards are these: They get sniffed into dog noses, work their way into dog ears, and lodge between dog toes. Each of these sites is a mere port of entry for these sturdy seeds; once inside, they start a relentless crawl forward, traveling deeper into a dog’s tissue with every passing hour. They are sometimes found in exploratory surgeries years afterward; the durable seed and awn fibers resist breaking down in the body as if they were made of plastic. Those common jumping-off points for the foxtail’s inner-dog journey are not the only ones, however. Foxtails can penetrate any part of your dog; all they need is a place to attach. In dogs with very short hair (like American Pit Bull Terriers, Vizslas, and Weimaraners), they need a fold in the skin of some kind (armpit, vagina, prepuce). To these bristly seeds, longer, thicker, or curly coats behave a little like the “loop” side of a Velcro-type hook-and-loop fastener; a foxtail can stick to the coat, and wherever it sticks, it will start to burrow, enabling the seeds to penetrate anywhere on the furry dogs’ bodies. If your dog has been anywhere near foxtails, and has any sort of abnormal sign of discomfort or irritation – shaking her head, an uncharacteristic squint, repetitively licking her paw or other part of her body, sneezing, coughing, gagging – call your vet and make an appointment as soon as possible. GIVING TUESDAY
MAY 5TH ADOPT OR FOSTER!!! Sierra County Animal Rescue Society’s Board of Directors, in consideration of the upcoming Giving Tuesday on May 5th and in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and all of the chaos this virus has caused, is asking that in lieu of a monetary donation, that you adopt from your local animal shelter or volunteer by fostering a homeless pet until a forever home can be found. Our organization would like everyone to know, that in our hearts, companion animals and their welfare come first. 575-740-4106 |
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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.
The shelter is not taking surrenders and are probably full anyway just from picking up strays.
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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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 |
NEWS FLASH!!!!!
**********WE NEED YOUR HELP**********
**********WE NEED YOUR HELP**********
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Our grant money and donations are covering the major construction of the play yard with fencing, water lines, shade cloth and Astro turf, but we are
still in need of Waste stations and a bench! YOUR DONATIONS FOT THE THESE CRUCIAL ITEMS, WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HAS HELPED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS AWESOME PLAY YARD! Sincerely, SCARS
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Sierra County Animal Rescue Society is at it again!
The women and men of SCARS have been diligently working to aide the animals of Sierra County for FIVE years this March! Up next, a play area at the T or C Animal Shelter that will allow volunteers and staff to play, train and enrich the lives of dogs waiting to be adopted. ***** WE NEED YOUR HELP ***** SCARS wrote and received a $25,000 grant to fund the play area but we are just a bit short of funds to complete the project fully. Smithco Construction, Inc. has very generously worked with SCARS to get the best possible play area for our funding. When complete it will be about 2,000 SF, have pet friendly turf, shade and even some agility equipment. The goal for this donation campaign is $4,100. Please donate and share this post as you feel motivated to and thank you in advance for your help. ❤️ |
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SIERRA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER NEWS
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES ANIMAL SHELTER
Shelter is open for adoptions again and they need adopters yesterday.
It is still by appointment but they are allowing adoptions.
894-4556
Shelter is open for adoptions again and they need adopters yesterday.
It is still by appointment but they are allowing adoptions.
894-4556
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GOOD NEWS!!!!!
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. |
TRACTOR SUPPLY - T OR C
Vaccination Clinic by
PetCare Express Inc.
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THE MOBILE VET VISITS MONTHLY
The April Visit has been Cancelled Look for their sign in front of the store. 12 NOON TO 2 PM 499 S Broadway St Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575) 894-2621 :To Contact PetCare Express Directly
PetCare Express, Inc. 2901 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite 100A Albuquerque, NM 87122 Phone: (800) PET-VAXX (738-8299) Website: www.PetShotClinics.com 
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