Today I had the opportunity to visit the Animal Humane of New Mexico site and visit with exectutive director, Peggy Weigle. (Yes, they're looking for money.) They're planning an expansion project to offer animals an optimal environment during their stay-- expanded clinic, dog and cat rooms, a meeting area, and all sorts of good things. I was delighted to get a tour of the facility, as well as an overview of the plans.
One thing that amazed me was the number of unadopted pit bulls or crosses I saw in the pens. I can understand people worrying about adopting these strangers, even though AHNM personnel have evaluated them, but I worry even more about the dogs and their lives. There was a lovely boy who has been there 10 months. Most likely he hasn't been adopted because he's a barker. I saw the "pen" (indoor-outdoor facility) where they keep a number of overweight cats. They call it the "Jenny Craig room." We also visited the clinic, where, among other things, low-cost pet care is offered.
I was impressed. So much care is put into this facility. So I put some of my care into it with a donation. I got to name the SAFER test room (I believe this is for animal evaluations). Who to honor? My father? Caprice and Canon? The room will be named for Rondo, who brought me here, brought me to my present relationship with my dogs, agility and obedience training with Canon, new friends.
And so, dear Rondo, you have contributed to helping other dogs. All those pennies you have sent me (and many more) are being put to work. You have had a direct influence on my life, from the grief, the rememberance, and the good things that have followed. You were and are a special part of my life. I will always love you.
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