APNM Teams with Attorney General
in Valencia County Anti-Cruelty Billboard

Billboard headline inspired by local man's actions that saved this mare.

     Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM) was already working to address cruelty issues in Valencia County when, in mid-August, a nearly skeletal mare was found wandering the countryside east of Los Lunas High School, and an area resident out for a hike stayed with her for hours until he was able to rouse the interest of at least one recipient of his many phone calls for help—a local TV news team.

     APNM was planning to install a billboard in Valencia County to encourage the public to report extreme cruelty to animals when that starving horse story broke in a 10 p.m. August newscast.

Please read the rest of APNM press release here.

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Just in Time for Holiday Giving:
Designer Doggie Coats

Coat Maker to Donate Proceeds to APNM!

Animal Protection of New Mexico is delighted to announce that local dog coat maker Jan Myszewski will make custom coats for canines who could use a little extra help keeping warm this winter, and will donate 100% of proceeds to APNM from orders generated by APNM!

Please click here for ordering information!

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Call Your Commissioner Today!

Next Bernalillo County Commission Meeting
to take Vote on Animal Ordinance Tues., Dec. 9

Help kick puppy mills out of our community!

Residents of Bernalillo County, please take a minute to contact your commissioner about the proposed county animal ordinance.

A vote on the ordinance was deferred at November's meeting, but numerous people gave excellent public comment. Before next week's meeting, call your commissioner and encourage him or her to adopt the proposed animal ordinance, with the following amendments:

– Commissioner Brasher's proposed ban on the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores
– Commissioner Cordova's proposed increase in space requirements for hobby breeders

Check the Bernalillo County web site for commissioner contact information and district maps if you are unsure who your commissioner is.

If you would like more information about the Bernalillo County animal ordinance, email laura@apvnm.org.

Please see Bernalillo County web site for agenda and other information:
http://www.bernco.gov/live/departments.asp?dept=2350

Call today and help kick puppy mills out of our community!
Please attend the Tues., Dec. 9 meeting!

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Milagro Winner Willett is Called "Champion" Again

Christopher Willett was awarded a Milagro Award by APNM in 2007 for his life of compassion toward animals. An article in last week's Santa Fe New Mexican describe's Willett's latest rescue, a kitten with a severe neurological disorder who he has adopted and is patiently rehabilitating with kindness.

We're very proud of you, Christopher!

Please read "Champion of the creatures" in the Santa Fe New Mexican.