It is with deep regret that we report the passing of long time shelter mascot Penelope. A classic tortoiseshell with white boots and a bib, she was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand when she entered the old shelter more than sixteen years ago. She made the move to the current shelter in 1998 and immediately resumed her duties as official door greeter and kitten babysitter. Penelope was a long time favorite of school children and shelter volunteers, taking up her post on the back of an office chair where she could keep an eye on the front door but also be near should any one feel the need to scratch a cat. Bird watching and window sill sunning were two of her favorite past times. We measure the passing of years not by the pets we have owned but by the footprints they leave on our hearts. Penelope will be missed by many, but not forgotten.

It's time for the biggest yard sale in Silver City. This will be our tenth annual yard sale. All proceeds go to help support our H.A.L.T. spay and neuter program. Last year the shelter handed out over $14,000.00 in assistance to help spay and neuter companion animals. We are accepting items at the shelter Tuesday thru Saturday. The sale will be May 2nd and 3rd the gates open at 8:00am. New items will be added on Saturday. Please come join the fun and help support the shelter.

Tickets are available for our "Giraffle" this guy stands about 4 feet tall. Tickets are a $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. drawing will be Saturday May 3rd at 3:00 pm winner need not be present Tickets are available at the shelter and will be on sale during the yard sale.

Annual editions of the Humane Society 2008 calendar are still available for purchase. These make great gifts as they are easy to mail. All proceeds go to help support the shelter.

Get ready for 2009. We have already sold the front cover and the month of January for the 2009 calander. If you would like to reserve a spot please contact the shelter.