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Hiking Hounds Fall 2014 Thrown Away Jess Williams doesn’t understand how someone can toss an old dog out like the trash. Hiking with Page 12 Hounds Is there anything better in the Gathering crisp, desert Autumn? Hit the trails the Forces with confidence after reading Horse N Hound’s Curtis & Amanda Phyllis Wright’s report on the Creighton partner with local best BLM hiking experiences animal groups to provide our area has to offer. much-needed support and supplies. Page 15 Page 19 Cherished K-9 All Breed Rescue The newest member of the Mesilla Valley’s animal community declares, “Big or small, we love them all.” Page 21 Dog‘ ,Cruces Fall 2014 1 PLUS....Preventing Parvo....Vash gets stinky with The Dog....A wonderful Summer for Penny....”Stay-ca-tion, all I ever wanted”....and more! Dog Cruces Full Bleed 4C 8.625 x 10.625” Adios 2014! NOW AOPEN! new and second location to See our new serve you and your pets better!!! aquatics line, desert ponds BETTER LIFE Natural Pet Foods and seascape. 315 Telshor Blvd. suite C (behind Whataburger) Visit us at our original store at 365 Avenida de Mesilla NEW HOURS Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choose a BETTER life for your pet! www.betterlifenaturalpetfoods.com (575) 556-9117 16 years locally owned, supporting Las Cruces pets and their community. 2 Dog‘ ,Cruces Fall 2014 Adios 2014! know I say this all the time, and I hate to While Fall can be the very best season on the end the year with a cliché—but, seriously, desert calendar, it’s also a time when Canine I where does the time go? Since we started Parvovirus rears its ugly head and endangers un- this magazine more than three years ago, it feels vaccinated dogs throughout the Valley. Dr. Pirtle like I’m living my life in Dog Years! Didn’t Yappy describes Parvo as epidemic in this area, and Hour start back up last month? And wasn’t it tells us how to avoid our dogs becoming victims just the other day we were enjoying ourselves of this horrible disease. at Critter Christmas? Nope. Yappy Hour is now Horse N Hound owners Curtis and Amanda in hibernation until next March, and this year’s Creighton have always been active members of Critter Christmas is just around the corner. (Ru- our animal community. Now they’re stepping up will take smart, effective leadership—within the mor has it Wayne Sinclair will be emceeing the their efforts and taking a lead role in coordinat- animal community and within the walls of City event again. I wonder if we can get him to do so ing with, and helping address the needs of, our Hall—to make sure we work together towards in the giant kitty costume featured in our special local, non-profit animal organizations. Read our common goals. I sure wish City Council Cat’Cruces issue?) You know how quickly time about their plans in our Workin’ Like a Dog elections were this year, but I guess we’ll have to will fly once we hit the Holiday Season, so get section. hold that thought until 2015.... out and enjoy the Mesilla Valley’s glorious Au- tumn weather before 2014 is just a memory! Cherished K-9 All Breed Rescue is the new- It’s always foremost in my mind that our read- est animal rescue group in town, and Founder/ ers, contributors, advertisers and employees all For our cover story, Phyllis Wright and I (mostly Director Carla Baker gives us insight into the have an invaluable role in making this magazine Phyllis) reasearched dog-friendly hiking trails work they do and why “big or small, they love possible—I appreciate everyone’s support and we have right here in our back yard. We started them all.” hard work more than I can tell you. Thanks for with a visit to our local BLM field office, and another great year—we’re looking forward to There’s a lot more in this issue, as well: Walter 2015 and beyond! after a couple of hours we had a good plan for “Wingman” Dubbin shares his favorite HOWL- our story. Step One—Send Phyllis hiking (don’t O-WEEN recipes—and hints at more to come; worry, she hikes almost every day, anyway). The Girls and I take The Great Staycation; Step Two—Take a bunch of pictures. Step Penny discovers the joys of Summer; and you Vic Villalobos Three—Panic (we had a bad SD card in the know Jess Williams will make you either laugh Mayor of Dog’Cruces camera and lost more than 100 photos). Step or cry every issue—see which way he goes for Four—Add 16 pages to the magazine because Autumn. Phyllis, being a teacher, wrote a Master’s Thesis Write to us at: on hiking trails (or maybe just have her edit it I have to admit I was blown away by all the posi- Dog’Cruces Magazine down to the appropriate length). Step Five—Go tive response I received about my take on the out and take more pictures (turns out the camera City Council meeting in our last issue. It’s good 580 S. Valley Drive, suite 100 was broken). Step Six—Publish an amazingly to know so many of you out there are concerned Las Cruces, NM 88005 detailed account of our local dog-friendly hiking about the way our community addresses animal trails. I hope you’ll find it a valuable resource— welfare issues. We’ve made good progress in a or email us at : and I know your dogs will thank you! lot of areas, but we still have a long way to go. It [email protected] Dog‘Cruces Magazine 580 S. Valley Drive • Suite 100 • Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-528-8505 Publisher Marla Honeycutt www. Managing Editor/Mayor of Dog’Cruces Vic Villalobos Senior Editors .com Charissa Paskowski, Jenifer Woods Contributing Editor Phyllis Wright Graphic Artists Local Resources for: John Connell, Andie Fierro, Jenifer Woods Advertising Health, Nutrition, Adoption, Charissa Paskowski, Wayne Sinclair, Michelle Sullivan, Donna Taylor, Vic Villalobos Lost & Found, Events Contributors Log on & join Carla Baker, Rachel Courtney, Margaret Dubbin, Shannon & Furry Fun! Ellison, Kat Lacy, Charissa Paskowski, Dr. Scott Pirtle, the community today! Vic Villalobos, Jess Williams, Phyllis Wright, Jenifer Woods Dog‘ ,Cruces Fall 2014 3 A Gala Event Benefiting Thurs., Dec. 4 Doña Ana County Humane Society, Spay Neuter Action Program & 6PM - 9PM Animal Service Center Mesilla Valley LC Convention Center • 680 E. University f Triple Jack Performs Live on Stage Well-behaved f Performances by NMSU Dance leashed dogs Sport Team are welcome! f No flexi Best-Dressed Dog Contest w/Prizes leashes please. f Dog Treat Buffet f Door Prizes f Dinner & No-host Bars Tickets are $50 and available at American Classifieds, Better Life Pet Foods, SNAP/DACHS office or at www.holdmyticket.com For table reservations or sponsorship info., call (575) 642-2648 Sherry Brown, Rusty & Buster Photo by Robin Zielinski-Eckhart Thank You Sponsors: 4 Dog‘ ,Cruces Fall 2014 University Ave. GLOCK STOCKING DEALER ON-SITE GUNSMITH RELOADING SUPPLIES Bell St. SPECIAL ORDERS & TRANSFERS WELCOME S. Main St. ASK ABOUT OUR LAW Union Ave. ENFORCEMENT & ACTIVE N MILITARY DISCOUNTS NEW INVENTORY OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, & RELOADING SUPPLIES ARRIVING WEEKLY! 575-523-7900 • 3225 S. MAIN • LAS CRUCES, NM 88005 Dog‘ ,Cruces Fall 2014 5 SHAS Adoption Events along with City and County agencies, will Every Tuesday thru Sunday have an opportunity to educate the public RECURRING & Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, 6890 Eagle on what they do and how they can help ONGOING EVENTS Road, from 11am-3pm, or by appoint- animal owners. ment. Visit shaspets.com, SHAS Facebook FALL 2014 page or call 575-805-5338/575-527-4544 Friday, October 24th Red Brick Pizza Monthly Fundraiser for other off-site adoption locations. Halloweenie Extravaganza for HSSNM American Legion Hall Post 10, 1195 East Thursday, October 30th SNAP Spay Neuter Clinics Madrid, from 6pm-9pm. Hot dogs and sides, Thursday, November 20th Saturday, October 18th silent auction, entertainment by Las del Thursday, December 18th. Saturday, November 15th Pueblo/Ballet Folklorico, and surprises! $5 per Red Brick Pizza, 2808 N. Telshor, from Saturday, December 20th. person benefits Doña Ana County Humane 11am-9pm. Mention “HSSNM” when Various locations and times. Information Society and the Women Veterans of NM, Unit placing your take-out or dine-in order, and vouchers available at SNAP’s office, 1. For more info call 575-642-2648. and 15% will be donated to the Humane 2405 W. Picacho. 575-524-9265. Saturday, October 25th Society of Southern New Mexico. OCTOBER 3rd Annual Pits for Peace Walk Celebrating Pit Bull Awareness Month “Happy Tails” Adoptions Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Young Park (Bandstand Area), from 11am- Every Saturday ASCMV special on animals at the shelter 3pm. Walk starts at 1pm. Food Vendors, PetSmart, 2200 E. Lohman, from 10am- that have been waiting for their forever Raffles, Live Music, Dog Adoptions. $5 4pm. Contact Frank Bryce, 575-647-1416 homes for a long time. Visit ASCMV at Walk Entry Fee benefits DAPA! and Sec- or [email protected] for more infor- 3551 Bataan Memorial West, or check ond Chance Dogs Fund. mation. DogCruces.com for offsite adoption events. APA Furrever Home Adoptions Saturday, October 18th APA Furrever Home Adoption & Educa- Dogapalooza at Horse N Hound tion Center, 800 W. Picacho. Open Tues- 991 W. Amador, from 10am-2pm. Edu- day thru Saturday 12noon-5pm.
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