On the Positive Side
HSSNM provided a bi-weekly newpaper column about positive developments in animal welfare from 2008 until early 2017, when the Las Cruces Sun-News went to a smaller format and discontinued its "Critter Corner" feature. This page contains an archive of all the Positive Side columns by year.
Click on the year below to see titles and access the PDF files for the columns.
Click on the year below to see titles and access the PDF files for the columns.
2017
Spay, neuter bill introduced for New Mexico - January 20, 2017
Guide can help with animal rescue - January 6, 2017
Guide can help with animal rescue - January 6, 2017
2016
Thanks to all who make community better place - December 23, 2016
Sharing successful strategies from El Paso - December 9, 2016
Good Samaritans start animal-saving process - November 25, 2016
Chipping away: Enhancing the return of pets - November 11, 2016
Coalition for Pets and People grant nears end - October 28, 2016
Trap-neuter-return takes time, but it can work - October 14, 2016
El Paso shelter director shares no-kill goals - September 30, 2016
Animal education program teaches compassion - September 16, 2016
Pet overpopulation in our county is no mystery - September 16, 2016
Ones who do heavy lifting often overlooked - August 19, 2016
Four days of spay and neuter - August 5, 2016)
Momentum builds for spay-neuter efforts - July 22, 2016
Take the precaution of microchipping your pets - July 8, 2016
National cat adoption trends are improving - June 24, 2016
Response to spay, neuter events grows stronger - June 10, 2016
Busy summer ahead for animal advocacy - May 27, 2016
Getting to the ‘Zero-in-7’ goal at animal shelter - May 13, 2016
Visiting vet clinic makes dent in pet overpopulation - April 29, 2016
Trap, Neuter, Return program sees expansion - April 15, 2016
Free dog spay, neuter registrations this weekend - April 1, 2016
Groups partner for fundraiser - March 18, 2016
Immediate pet transport effort paying dividends - March 4, 2016
End nears for grant that funds spay-and-neuter program - February 19, 2016
Cooperative spay, neuter picks up momentum - February 5, 2016
Building on animal welfare advances - January 22, 2016
Mobile spay, neuter unit that is mostly idle should be used - January 8, 2016
Sharing successful strategies from El Paso - December 9, 2016
Good Samaritans start animal-saving process - November 25, 2016
Chipping away: Enhancing the return of pets - November 11, 2016
Coalition for Pets and People grant nears end - October 28, 2016
Trap-neuter-return takes time, but it can work - October 14, 2016
El Paso shelter director shares no-kill goals - September 30, 2016
Animal education program teaches compassion - September 16, 2016
Pet overpopulation in our county is no mystery - September 16, 2016
Ones who do heavy lifting often overlooked - August 19, 2016
Four days of spay and neuter - August 5, 2016)
Momentum builds for spay-neuter efforts - July 22, 2016
Take the precaution of microchipping your pets - July 8, 2016
National cat adoption trends are improving - June 24, 2016
Response to spay, neuter events grows stronger - June 10, 2016
Busy summer ahead for animal advocacy - May 27, 2016
Getting to the ‘Zero-in-7’ goal at animal shelter - May 13, 2016
Visiting vet clinic makes dent in pet overpopulation - April 29, 2016
Trap, Neuter, Return program sees expansion - April 15, 2016
Free dog spay, neuter registrations this weekend - April 1, 2016
Groups partner for fundraiser - March 18, 2016
Immediate pet transport effort paying dividends - March 4, 2016
End nears for grant that funds spay-and-neuter program - February 19, 2016
Cooperative spay, neuter picks up momentum - February 5, 2016
Building on animal welfare advances - January 22, 2016
Mobile spay, neuter unit that is mostly idle should be used - January 8, 2016
2015
Celebrate this year’s accomplishments - December 25, 2015
Be sure to plan ahead before traveling - Make the holidays safer for your pet - December 11, 2015
Cooperation among animal groups gets results - November 13, 2015
Doña Ana County animal advocacy experiencing busy time - October 16, 2015
Troubling animal welfare cases can have silver lining - September 18, 2015
Humane Society expands its animal welfare service - September 4, 2015
Pet advocates come together in Chaparral - August 21, 2015
Pet help line is busy with calls for assistance - August 7, 2015
ASCMV board lobbies to operate spay-and-neuter van - July 24, 2015
Cat colony management effort makes progress - July 10, 2015
Spay and neuter clinics are scheduled in the area - June 12, 2015
New facility to hold animals in legal proceedings - May 29, 2015
State awards spay and neuter funds to Doña Ana County groups - May 15, 2015
HSSNM welcomes new coalition leadership - May 1, 2015
Coalition for Pets and People collaborates for the sake of animals - April 17, 2015
Interagency cooperation is topic of impromptu ASCMV workshop - April 3, 2015
Every day is an adventure with furry friends - March 20, 2015
Community cat program moves forward - March 6, 2015
It takes a village to advocate for chained animals - February 20, 2015
Volunteers, pet owners, businesses team up for microchip event - February 6, 2015
Las Cruces community gets involved in dog rescue - January 23, 2015
2015 promises opportunities for pets, people - January 9, 2015
Be sure to plan ahead before traveling - Make the holidays safer for your pet - December 11, 2015
Cooperation among animal groups gets results - November 13, 2015
Doña Ana County animal advocacy experiencing busy time - October 16, 2015
Troubling animal welfare cases can have silver lining - September 18, 2015
Humane Society expands its animal welfare service - September 4, 2015
Pet advocates come together in Chaparral - August 21, 2015
Pet help line is busy with calls for assistance - August 7, 2015
ASCMV board lobbies to operate spay-and-neuter van - July 24, 2015
Cat colony management effort makes progress - July 10, 2015
Spay and neuter clinics are scheduled in the area - June 12, 2015
New facility to hold animals in legal proceedings - May 29, 2015
State awards spay and neuter funds to Doña Ana County groups - May 15, 2015
HSSNM welcomes new coalition leadership - May 1, 2015
Coalition for Pets and People collaborates for the sake of animals - April 17, 2015
Interagency cooperation is topic of impromptu ASCMV workshop - April 3, 2015
Every day is an adventure with furry friends - March 20, 2015
Community cat program moves forward - March 6, 2015
It takes a village to advocate for chained animals - February 20, 2015
Volunteers, pet owners, businesses team up for microchip event - February 6, 2015
Las Cruces community gets involved in dog rescue - January 23, 2015
2015 promises opportunities for pets, people - January 9, 2015
2014
County animal control focuses on outreach - December 26, 2014
Humane Society celebrates a successful year -December12, 2014
Humane Society in the holiday spirit with area events - November 28, 2014
It took a while, but registered cat colonies are now legal - November 14, 2014
Three paths are being plowed for progress - October 31, 2014
During the holidays, reap the benefits of pet relationships - October 17, 2014
How you can help if you find a lost pet - September 19, 2014
The small things continue to add up - September 5, 2014
Many thanks to those who saved a kitty named Cupcake - August 22, 2014
How Java made it home and why updating microchips is key - August 8, 2014
Global support is seen for cat proliferation problem - July 25, 2014
Host a microchipping ‘party’ in your neighborhood - July 11, 2014
Proposed ordinance revision work session has issues - June 27, 2014
Spay, neuter, microchip clinics to be held in Sunland Park - June 13, 2014
Spikey heads success stories that made my day - May 30, 2014
Web of animal welfare initiatives grows - May 16, 2014
Community cat management handbook available for download - May 2, 2014
Project Save a Kitten hosts silent art auction - April 18, 2014
Many involved in making positive impact - April 4, 2014
Movement to resolve pet overpopulation continues - March 21, 2014
Finding new county pet licensing and permit information - March 7, 2014
County has new pet licensing and permit requirements - February 21, 2014
Recent happenings and upcoming events for animal advocates - February 7, 2014
Don’t think that losing a pet can’t happen to you - January 24, 2014
Starting the new year on a bright note - January 10, 2014
Humane Society celebrates a successful year -December12, 2014
Humane Society in the holiday spirit with area events - November 28, 2014
It took a while, but registered cat colonies are now legal - November 14, 2014
Three paths are being plowed for progress - October 31, 2014
During the holidays, reap the benefits of pet relationships - October 17, 2014
How you can help if you find a lost pet - September 19, 2014
The small things continue to add up - September 5, 2014
Many thanks to those who saved a kitty named Cupcake - August 22, 2014
How Java made it home and why updating microchips is key - August 8, 2014
Global support is seen for cat proliferation problem - July 25, 2014
Host a microchipping ‘party’ in your neighborhood - July 11, 2014
Proposed ordinance revision work session has issues - June 27, 2014
Spay, neuter, microchip clinics to be held in Sunland Park - June 13, 2014
Spikey heads success stories that made my day - May 30, 2014
Web of animal welfare initiatives grows - May 16, 2014
Community cat management handbook available for download - May 2, 2014
Project Save a Kitten hosts silent art auction - April 18, 2014
Many involved in making positive impact - April 4, 2014
Movement to resolve pet overpopulation continues - March 21, 2014
Finding new county pet licensing and permit information - March 7, 2014
County has new pet licensing and permit requirements - February 21, 2014
Recent happenings and upcoming events for animal advocates - February 7, 2014
Don’t think that losing a pet can’t happen to you - January 24, 2014
Starting the new year on a bright note - January 10, 2014
2013
Microchipping can provide peace of mind, even in loss - December 27, 2013
Two steps in the right direction for animals - December 13, 2013
Pets and Santa photos cap a thankful year - November 29, 2013
Coalition for Pets and People recognized - November 15, 2013
Help out Humane Society by volunteering time - November 1, 2013
Animal shelter board and city discuss staff - October 18, 2013
Seamless transition for spay and neuter programs celebrated - October 4, 2013
You decide if the TNR method makes more sense - September 20, 2013
Chaparral spay and neuter grant successfully ends - September 6, 2013
Coalition votes for community cat program - August 23, 2013
You can support HSSNM’s positive efforts - August 9, 2013
We need a local wildlife rehabilitator - July 26, 2013
Are you positively prepared for any disaster? - July 12, 2013
Animal organizations weaving a blanket of success - June 28, 2013
GO bond will be good for animals held by courts - June 14, 2013
Local family violence and animal abuse focus - May 31, 2013
We should all be encouraging pet adoptions - May 17, 2013
Do your part with second-chances fosters or adoptions - May 3, 2013
Let the chips fall where they may (and often) - April 19, 2013
New horizons in HSSNM humane education programs - March 22, 2013
Another positive effort taking root in our county - March 8, 2013
Community help for animals involves all of us - February 22, 2013
We should all take the pledge for animals - February 8, 2013
Continued animal welfare improvements in our community - January 25, 2013
Despite inclement weather, spay, neuter event a success - January 11, 2013
Two steps in the right direction for animals - December 13, 2013
Pets and Santa photos cap a thankful year - November 29, 2013
Coalition for Pets and People recognized - November 15, 2013
Help out Humane Society by volunteering time - November 1, 2013
Animal shelter board and city discuss staff - October 18, 2013
Seamless transition for spay and neuter programs celebrated - October 4, 2013
You decide if the TNR method makes more sense - September 20, 2013
Chaparral spay and neuter grant successfully ends - September 6, 2013
Coalition votes for community cat program - August 23, 2013
You can support HSSNM’s positive efforts - August 9, 2013
We need a local wildlife rehabilitator - July 26, 2013
Are you positively prepared for any disaster? - July 12, 2013
Animal organizations weaving a blanket of success - June 28, 2013
GO bond will be good for animals held by courts - June 14, 2013
Local family violence and animal abuse focus - May 31, 2013
We should all be encouraging pet adoptions - May 17, 2013
Do your part with second-chances fosters or adoptions - May 3, 2013
Let the chips fall where they may (and often) - April 19, 2013
New horizons in HSSNM humane education programs - March 22, 2013
Another positive effort taking root in our county - March 8, 2013
Community help for animals involves all of us - February 22, 2013
We should all take the pledge for animals - February 8, 2013
Continued animal welfare improvements in our community - January 25, 2013
Despite inclement weather, spay, neuter event a success - January 11, 2013
2012
Fewer words, more presence - December 28, 2012
Micro-chipping pets: This plan is coming together - December 14, 2012
Reports of progress and how you can help - November 30, 2012
Animal control departments take big step toward saving pets’ lives - November 16, 2012
HSSNM becomes Good360 recipient partner - November 2, 2012
Growing spay and neuter events shaping up - October 19, 2012
Animal Planet reality stars coming to Las Cruces - October 5, 2012
Dogs with a positive place in history - September 21, 2012
Sheltering Is Pointless…Until The Need Is Reduced - September 7, 2012
Businesses aiding animals - August 24, 2012
Pet life saving resources are within easy reach - August 10, 2012
Euthanasia Rates Dip At Animal Shelter - July 27, 2012
Coalition for Pets and People Invites You to Film Debut - July13, 2012
The Making of a Canine Good Citizen - June 29, 2012
Did you know…? - June 15, 12
APA’s Doña Ana Pets Alive! Campaign: It’s time for a change - June 1, 2012
Coalition for Pets and People Breaks More Ground - May 18, 2012
A Comprehensive, Community-wide Strategy - May 4, 2012
Documentary Brings Dog Community Together - April 20, 2012
Cans 4 Critters Community Project - April 6, 2012
Better Public Information Results at Animal Shelter - March 30, 2012
Once You Select Dog or Cat, It’s Time to Commit - March 23, 2012
New Puppy, New Kitten? Think Before You Select, But Select - March 16, 2012
Encouraging Innovation to Pet Welfare - March 9, 2012
Anatomy of a Dog Bite - March 2, 2012
Extraordinary Sheriff’s Department Veterinarian - February 24, 2012
Amazing Results in Albuquerque Animal Shelter - February 17, 2012
The Benefits of Pet Micro-chips - February 10, 2012
Children Learn to “Have a Heart for Chained Dogs” - February 3, 2012
New Resident An Asset - January 27, 2012
Animal Safety Net Grows Stronger - January 20, 2012
Assessment Team to be Assembled for Animal Shelter Evaluation - January 13, 2012
Support for Amended Version of New Mexico Animal Cruelty Laws - January 6, 2012
Micro-chipping pets: This plan is coming together - December 14, 2012
Reports of progress and how you can help - November 30, 2012
Animal control departments take big step toward saving pets’ lives - November 16, 2012
HSSNM becomes Good360 recipient partner - November 2, 2012
Growing spay and neuter events shaping up - October 19, 2012
Animal Planet reality stars coming to Las Cruces - October 5, 2012
Dogs with a positive place in history - September 21, 2012
Sheltering Is Pointless…Until The Need Is Reduced - September 7, 2012
Businesses aiding animals - August 24, 2012
Pet life saving resources are within easy reach - August 10, 2012
Euthanasia Rates Dip At Animal Shelter - July 27, 2012
Coalition for Pets and People Invites You to Film Debut - July13, 2012
The Making of a Canine Good Citizen - June 29, 2012
Did you know…? - June 15, 12
APA’s Doña Ana Pets Alive! Campaign: It’s time for a change - June 1, 2012
Coalition for Pets and People Breaks More Ground - May 18, 2012
A Comprehensive, Community-wide Strategy - May 4, 2012
Documentary Brings Dog Community Together - April 20, 2012
Cans 4 Critters Community Project - April 6, 2012
Better Public Information Results at Animal Shelter - March 30, 2012
Once You Select Dog or Cat, It’s Time to Commit - March 23, 2012
New Puppy, New Kitten? Think Before You Select, But Select - March 16, 2012
Encouraging Innovation to Pet Welfare - March 9, 2012
Anatomy of a Dog Bite - March 2, 2012
Extraordinary Sheriff’s Department Veterinarian - February 24, 2012
Amazing Results in Albuquerque Animal Shelter - February 17, 2012
The Benefits of Pet Micro-chips - February 10, 2012
Children Learn to “Have a Heart for Chained Dogs” - February 3, 2012
New Resident An Asset - January 27, 2012
Animal Safety Net Grows Stronger - January 20, 2012
Assessment Team to be Assembled for Animal Shelter Evaluation - January 13, 2012
Support for Amended Version of New Mexico Animal Cruelty Laws - January 6, 2012
2011
Wrapping Up With the Holidays - December 30, 2011
Finally, A Breath of Fresh Air - December 23, 2011
Animal Advocacy to Consider Proposal for Reducing Pet Euthanasia - December 16, 2011
Cats, Dogs and GIS - December 9, 2011
Lost and Found Department, Please - December 2, 2011
On the Positive Side: Wild Bird Winter Tips - November 25, 2011
Final Event for Free Rabies Vaccination Grant - November 18, 2011
Humane Society Says Good Bye to Positive Force - November 11, 2011
For the Love of Animals Talent Show - November 4, 2011
Diggity Dog Reading - October 28, 2011
Food Loyalty - October 21, 2011
Local Corporations and Customer Show Concern - October 14, 2011
Collaboration Contributes Care and Compliance - October 7, 2011
Teaming Up for Animals - September 30, 2011
Jaxon Leads Family Down Loving Path - September 23, 2011
Community Chipping Away at Cat Concerns - September 16, 2011
Animal Cruelty Investigations - September 9, 2011
Determination and Compassion Gets Snooky Home Again - September 2, 2011
How Can You help This Stray? - August 12, 2011
Mandatory Spay, Neuter – “A Good Thing!” - August 5, 2011
Where is my lost pet? -July 29, 2011
Guidelines to raise the bar for New Mexico animal shelters - July 15, 2011
Lobbying for Las Cruces cats - July 3, 2011
Do your part to help curb cat killing in Las Cruces - June 26, 2011
The cats of Jerusalem add to its beauty - June 12, 2011
Adopting a pet with problems: Gracie’s entrance - June 5, 2011
A do-over for Mulligan - May 29, 2011
Wildlife policy: Old and new paradigms - May 22, 2011
Predator control must include entire ecosystem - May 15, 2011
Meeting the need for a pet evacuation plan - May 8, 2011
A spring story of renewal for Dilly - May 1, 2011
Spaying females key to reducing pet overpopulation - April 24, 2011
Easter pets create problems the day after - April 17, 2011
Bringing a new Lady into the family - April 10, 2011
Make sure to microchip your dog or cat - April 3, 2011
SNAP plays key role in reducing overpopulation - March 27, 2011
Fostering stray animals is part of the big picture - March 20, 2011
Help line offers support for pets and their guardians - March 13, 2011
2010 seminar focused on enforcement of animal abuse laws - March 6, 2011
Slow response to rattlesnake call frustrates - February 27, 2011
Critter Connection and Snooter Club youth have hearts for chained dogs - February 20, 2011
Clarification of rabies vaccination sought - February 13, 2011
How do we deal with stray cats? - February 6, 2011
Public intervention can put halt to animal cruelty - January 30, 2011
Like humans, animals that experience trauma can be helped - January 23, 2011
Thinking outside the box can help solve our problems - January 16, 2011
Responsibility to pets stretches beyond food and shelter - January 9, 2011
Take steps to ensure your pet is found - like Bruno - January 2, 2011
Finally, A Breath of Fresh Air - December 23, 2011
Animal Advocacy to Consider Proposal for Reducing Pet Euthanasia - December 16, 2011
Cats, Dogs and GIS - December 9, 2011
Lost and Found Department, Please - December 2, 2011
On the Positive Side: Wild Bird Winter Tips - November 25, 2011
Final Event for Free Rabies Vaccination Grant - November 18, 2011
Humane Society Says Good Bye to Positive Force - November 11, 2011
For the Love of Animals Talent Show - November 4, 2011
Diggity Dog Reading - October 28, 2011
Food Loyalty - October 21, 2011
Local Corporations and Customer Show Concern - October 14, 2011
Collaboration Contributes Care and Compliance - October 7, 2011
Teaming Up for Animals - September 30, 2011
Jaxon Leads Family Down Loving Path - September 23, 2011
Community Chipping Away at Cat Concerns - September 16, 2011
Animal Cruelty Investigations - September 9, 2011
Determination and Compassion Gets Snooky Home Again - September 2, 2011
How Can You help This Stray? - August 12, 2011
Mandatory Spay, Neuter – “A Good Thing!” - August 5, 2011
Where is my lost pet? -July 29, 2011
Guidelines to raise the bar for New Mexico animal shelters - July 15, 2011
Lobbying for Las Cruces cats - July 3, 2011
Do your part to help curb cat killing in Las Cruces - June 26, 2011
The cats of Jerusalem add to its beauty - June 12, 2011
Adopting a pet with problems: Gracie’s entrance - June 5, 2011
A do-over for Mulligan - May 29, 2011
Wildlife policy: Old and new paradigms - May 22, 2011
Predator control must include entire ecosystem - May 15, 2011
Meeting the need for a pet evacuation plan - May 8, 2011
A spring story of renewal for Dilly - May 1, 2011
Spaying females key to reducing pet overpopulation - April 24, 2011
Easter pets create problems the day after - April 17, 2011
Bringing a new Lady into the family - April 10, 2011
Make sure to microchip your dog or cat - April 3, 2011
SNAP plays key role in reducing overpopulation - March 27, 2011
Fostering stray animals is part of the big picture - March 20, 2011
Help line offers support for pets and their guardians - March 13, 2011
2010 seminar focused on enforcement of animal abuse laws - March 6, 2011
Slow response to rattlesnake call frustrates - February 27, 2011
Critter Connection and Snooter Club youth have hearts for chained dogs - February 20, 2011
Clarification of rabies vaccination sought - February 13, 2011
How do we deal with stray cats? - February 6, 2011
Public intervention can put halt to animal cruelty - January 30, 2011
Like humans, animals that experience trauma can be helped - January 23, 2011
Thinking outside the box can help solve our problems - January 16, 2011
Responsibility to pets stretches beyond food and shelter - January 9, 2011
Take steps to ensure your pet is found - like Bruno - January 2, 2011
2010
Shelters adopt new standards - December 26, 2010
Stories about cold winters teach us about keeping pets warm - December 19, 2010
Christmas Eve mess almost leaves Snooter out in the cold - December 12, 2010
All I want for Christmas is a few good volunteers - December 5, 2010
What’s fair for the chimps of the Alamogordo Primate Facility? - November 28, 2010
Thanks to all our animal advocates - November 21, 2010
Tickets to ‘Cockeyed’ will benefit HSSNM - November 14, 2010
When is a Rescue? How Far Will You Go? - November 7, 2010
Spaying vs. neutering - October 31, 2010
Of rats, mice and men - October 24, 2010
PetSmart Charities and HSSNM save lives - October 17, 2010
Animals and animal technology - October 10, 2010
Fostering stray animals a part of the big picture - October 3, 2010
Rabies in retreat: Vaccination clinic in Las Cruces - September 26, 2010
Have a new dog? Get off to a good start - September 19, 2010
Las Cruces teen becomes advocate for animals - September 12, 2010
Some pet procedures were in place ahead of Hurricane Katrina - September 5, 2010
When Gary Met Solest - August 29, 2010
Companionship is for keeps - August 22, 2010
Communities should be aware of animal hoarding signs - August 15, 2010
How should we act near a service dog? - August 8, 2010
No-kill policy has many success stories - August 1, 2010
People, shelters must be on same page in their definition of ‘no-kill’ - July 25, 2010
Best policies: Adoption, spaying, neutering - July 18, 2010
Older dogs a good fit for older people - July 11, 2010
Decision to use service dog not to be taken lightly -July 4, 2010
Law says service dogs not same as therapy dogs - June 27, 2010
A best-practices method for cats helps all - June 13, 2010
Sam’s story: Distinguished dog helps saves petsitter - June 6, 2010
Companion Animals: Take First Step - May 30, 2010
Be careful not to leave a pet in the car - May 23, 2010
The rescue greyhound - May 16, 2010
Horses can be helpful in both therapy, education - May 9, 2010
Taffy’s gone, but her memory lives on - May 2, 2010
Annual adoption event - April 25, 2010
Site helps adopt animals - April 18, 2010
“Mrs. Crump’s Cat” good book for kids - April 4, 2010
Animal Control offers free pet education series to groups - March 28, 2010
Walking your dog win-win proposition - March 21, 2010
Safe Haven sanctuary helps homeless animals - March 14, 2010
Seminar to provide training about cases of animal abuse - March 7, 2010
Ordinary pets often can have extraordinary impact on people - February 28, 2010
NM Dachshund Rescue provides for dogs in need - February 21, 2010
ACTion for Animals reaches out to area - February 14, 2010
Ownership, welfare and profit key issues - February 7, 2010
Therapaws program offers companions - January 31, 2010
Awareness campaign targets chained dogs - January 24, 2010
New program informs Doña Ana County breeders of their obligations - January 17, 2010
One poodle’s success story can help other animals find a home - January 3, 2010
Stories about cold winters teach us about keeping pets warm - December 19, 2010
Christmas Eve mess almost leaves Snooter out in the cold - December 12, 2010
All I want for Christmas is a few good volunteers - December 5, 2010
What’s fair for the chimps of the Alamogordo Primate Facility? - November 28, 2010
Thanks to all our animal advocates - November 21, 2010
Tickets to ‘Cockeyed’ will benefit HSSNM - November 14, 2010
When is a Rescue? How Far Will You Go? - November 7, 2010
Spaying vs. neutering - October 31, 2010
Of rats, mice and men - October 24, 2010
PetSmart Charities and HSSNM save lives - October 17, 2010
Animals and animal technology - October 10, 2010
Fostering stray animals a part of the big picture - October 3, 2010
Rabies in retreat: Vaccination clinic in Las Cruces - September 26, 2010
Have a new dog? Get off to a good start - September 19, 2010
Las Cruces teen becomes advocate for animals - September 12, 2010
Some pet procedures were in place ahead of Hurricane Katrina - September 5, 2010
When Gary Met Solest - August 29, 2010
Companionship is for keeps - August 22, 2010
Communities should be aware of animal hoarding signs - August 15, 2010
How should we act near a service dog? - August 8, 2010
No-kill policy has many success stories - August 1, 2010
People, shelters must be on same page in their definition of ‘no-kill’ - July 25, 2010
Best policies: Adoption, spaying, neutering - July 18, 2010
Older dogs a good fit for older people - July 11, 2010
Decision to use service dog not to be taken lightly -July 4, 2010
Law says service dogs not same as therapy dogs - June 27, 2010
A best-practices method for cats helps all - June 13, 2010
Sam’s story: Distinguished dog helps saves petsitter - June 6, 2010
Companion Animals: Take First Step - May 30, 2010
Be careful not to leave a pet in the car - May 23, 2010
The rescue greyhound - May 16, 2010
Horses can be helpful in both therapy, education - May 9, 2010
Taffy’s gone, but her memory lives on - May 2, 2010
Annual adoption event - April 25, 2010
Site helps adopt animals - April 18, 2010
“Mrs. Crump’s Cat” good book for kids - April 4, 2010
Animal Control offers free pet education series to groups - March 28, 2010
Walking your dog win-win proposition - March 21, 2010
Safe Haven sanctuary helps homeless animals - March 14, 2010
Seminar to provide training about cases of animal abuse - March 7, 2010
Ordinary pets often can have extraordinary impact on people - February 28, 2010
NM Dachshund Rescue provides for dogs in need - February 21, 2010
ACTion for Animals reaches out to area - February 14, 2010
Ownership, welfare and profit key issues - February 7, 2010
Therapaws program offers companions - January 31, 2010
Awareness campaign targets chained dogs - January 24, 2010
New program informs Doña Ana County breeders of their obligations - January 17, 2010
One poodle’s success story can help other animals find a home - January 3, 2010
2009
Animal service projects in the new year to connect with kids - December 27, 2009
Calendar project brings art, businesses together to benefit animal shelter - December 20, 2009
Foster family is best gift for homeless dog - December 6, 2009
Spay-Neuter is Primary Answer to Community’s Pet Overpopulation Problem - November 22, 2009
Horses As Teachers - Living the “Herd Way” - November 15, 2009
HSSNM sharpens philosophy, programs - November 8, 2009
November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month - November 1, 2009
Help line provides animal advice, information - October 25, 2009
Volunteers save lives - October 18, 2009
PetSmart Charities, HSSNM bring pets, people together - October 11, 2009
Volunteer to help shelter pets - October 4, 2009
Food bank helps feed area’s needy animals - September 27, 2009
McConnel estate benefits animals - September 20, 2009
Local heroes give two cats a second chance - September 13, 2009
SNAP golf tournament a success - September 6, 2009
Children’s stories can teach valuable pet lessons - August 30, 2009
Dealing with the feral cat problem - August 23, 2009
Sanctuary serves beagles, basset hounds - August 16, 2009
Animal groups celebrate success - August 9, 2009
Therapaws connects the ill with furry friends - August 2, 2009
Opportunities abound for animal lovers in Las Cruces - July 19, 2009
Community key to helping shelter - July 12, 2009
Conference inspires animal advocates - July 5, 2009
There’s a lot to love about pit bulls - June 21, 2009
Annual fundraiser benefits animals in Doña Ana County - June 14, 2009
Gas chamber ban a step forward for animals - June 7, 2009
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Thrift Store - May 31, 2009
Volunteering as an animal rescue driver is rewarding work - May 24, 2009
Humane work good for the human heart - May 17, 2009
Group works to rescue golden retrievers - May 10, 2009
2009 Animal Care Expo draws big crowd - May 3, 2009
The true value of humane education - April 26, 2009
NMSU sets example with feral cats - April 19, 2009
National no-kill successes show some hope for a positive future - April 12, 2009
Animal groups working to bring more change - April 5, 2009
Animal board set to meet in Albuquerque - March 29, 2009
‘For the HeART of animals’ fundraising event scheduled - March 15, 2009
Legislature looks to protect NM’s animal population - March 8, 2009
New coalition seeks positive ACTion for animals - March 1, 2009
Find love in time for Valentine’s Day - February 8, 2009
Volunteer help with animal control - February 1, 2009
Augie Doggie finds a home - January 25, 2009
Treat the root causes of animal overpopulation - January 18, 2009
Managing cat colonies hard - January 11, 2009
Working together in the Mesilla Valley - January 4, 2009
Calendar project brings art, businesses together to benefit animal shelter - December 20, 2009
Foster family is best gift for homeless dog - December 6, 2009
Spay-Neuter is Primary Answer to Community’s Pet Overpopulation Problem - November 22, 2009
Horses As Teachers - Living the “Herd Way” - November 15, 2009
HSSNM sharpens philosophy, programs - November 8, 2009
November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month - November 1, 2009
Help line provides animal advice, information - October 25, 2009
Volunteers save lives - October 18, 2009
PetSmart Charities, HSSNM bring pets, people together - October 11, 2009
Volunteer to help shelter pets - October 4, 2009
Food bank helps feed area’s needy animals - September 27, 2009
McConnel estate benefits animals - September 20, 2009
Local heroes give two cats a second chance - September 13, 2009
SNAP golf tournament a success - September 6, 2009
Children’s stories can teach valuable pet lessons - August 30, 2009
Dealing with the feral cat problem - August 23, 2009
Sanctuary serves beagles, basset hounds - August 16, 2009
Animal groups celebrate success - August 9, 2009
Therapaws connects the ill with furry friends - August 2, 2009
Opportunities abound for animal lovers in Las Cruces - July 19, 2009
Community key to helping shelter - July 12, 2009
Conference inspires animal advocates - July 5, 2009
There’s a lot to love about pit bulls - June 21, 2009
Annual fundraiser benefits animals in Doña Ana County - June 14, 2009
Gas chamber ban a step forward for animals - June 7, 2009
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Thrift Store - May 31, 2009
Volunteering as an animal rescue driver is rewarding work - May 24, 2009
Humane work good for the human heart - May 17, 2009
Group works to rescue golden retrievers - May 10, 2009
2009 Animal Care Expo draws big crowd - May 3, 2009
The true value of humane education - April 26, 2009
NMSU sets example with feral cats - April 19, 2009
National no-kill successes show some hope for a positive future - April 12, 2009
Animal groups working to bring more change - April 5, 2009
Animal board set to meet in Albuquerque - March 29, 2009
‘For the HeART of animals’ fundraising event scheduled - March 15, 2009
Legislature looks to protect NM’s animal population - March 8, 2009
New coalition seeks positive ACTion for animals - March 1, 2009
Find love in time for Valentine’s Day - February 8, 2009
Volunteer help with animal control - February 1, 2009
Augie Doggie finds a home - January 25, 2009
Treat the root causes of animal overpopulation - January 18, 2009
Managing cat colonies hard - January 11, 2009
Working together in the Mesilla Valley - January 4, 2009
2008
A Christmas story about a friend to man and animals - December 21, 2008
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary a no-kill option - December 14, 2008
Spay and neuter van to snap into action around the community - December 7, 2008
Progress made on animal welfare, but still a long way to go - November 30, 2008
Volunteers help adopt animals - November 23, 2008
Come to the shelter and adopt a pet - November 16, 2008
Get involved helping our animals - November 9, 2008
Safe Haven a sanctuary for our animals - October 26, 2008
SNAP offers low-cost spay, neuter services - October 19, 2008
Demand accountability on shelter - October 12, 2008
Bringing together seniors and pets - October 5, 2008
New Pet Help Line to aid distressed pet owners - September 28, 2008
Come to the No-Kill Study Group - September 14, 2008
Ending pet breeding vital to community - September 7, 2008
Humane Society conference provides invaluable training - August 31, 2008
Humane society gets help from unusual partnership - August 24, 2008
Saving our animals in the Mesilla Valley - August 17, 2008
City OKs shelter agreement; time for commission to act - August 10, 2008
City council to vote on animal center agreement with county - August 3, 2008
Public is getting the message - July 27, 2008
Public, private cooperation is the answer - July 20, 2008
The real miracle of companion animals - July 13, 2008
Benefit art auction helps no-kill-community goal - June 29, 2008
Group brainstorms to craft animal shelter strategies - June 8, 2008
Let’s work together to build a no-kill community - June 1, 2008
No-kill community pursues top strategies - May 25, 2008
Building toward a no-kill community - May 18, 2008
Older animals need help finding homes, too - May 11, 2008
We must become a no-kill community - May 4, 2008
Be a foster parent for an animal - April 27, 2008
Cooperation among animal groups key to success - April 20, 2008
Changing the sad truth of animal euthanasia - April 6, 2008
Welfare News for Animals & People - March 30, 2008
Welfare News for Animals & People - March 23, 2008