Companion Animal Action Team

07/06/2024

Sign up Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm - 700 Broadway in Williamsburg for Spay/Neuter clinic for dogs and cats on July 15 with Dr. Amy Starr. We are limited on large dogs. If you sign up early we will help pay for vaccinations. You can sign up to reserve your spot but must pay by Wednesday July 10. Cash or check only.

07/02/2024

07/01/2024

Keep your pets indoors as much as possible during fireworks, and any kind of white noise helps, like fans or music or TV.

Our shelter is full!!!! Please help us by doing anything you can to ensure your pets are safe this week with all the fireworks

06/26/2024

Our shelter is currently housing 23 dogs in 13 kennels.... we are beyond full... please next the next week to get everything ready and safe so your dogs (and cats) don't get out during the fireworks!!

06/22/2024

Sign up today 2 pm to 4 pm - 700 Broadway in Williamsburg for Spay/Neuter clinic for dogs and cats on July 15 with Dr. Amy Starr. Please sign up early - we are limited on large females and males dogs. If you sign up early we will help pay for vaccinations. You can sign up to reserve your spot but must pay by Wednesday July 15.

06/22/2024

Sign up today 2 pm to 4 pm - 700 Broadway in Williamsburg for clinic on July 15. Please sign up early - we are limited on large females and males dogs. If you sign up early we will help pay for vaccinations. You can sign up to reserve your spot but must pay by Wednesday July 15.

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06/15/2024

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinic
Monday July 15th
Signup Saturdays 2pm-4pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway across from Reed's Tires. If you need financial assistance, please let us know! Payment is required prior to clinic date. If you can't attend Saturday signups, we have applications and a dropbox on our fence. See our website for more info. www. caatnm. org

06/11/2024

Please consider your pet's feet when you take them out in the heat! And never ever leave pets in a hot car/truck/vehicle during summer. It's deadly hot most days, no excuses.

06/11/2024

06/08/2024

Our next spay/neuter clinic is scheduled for Monday July 15th. We have applications in a box on our fence at 700 S Broadway in Williamsburg, as well as a locked dropoff box. After this week we likely will have in person sign up on Saturdays 2pm-4pm. See our website for more details, thanks!

Companion Animal Action Team

05/25/2024

We're at the building today until 4pm if you need to stop by re: spay/neuter clinic. June 1st clinic is mostly full but we can still accept signups for future clinics. 700 S Broadway Williamsburg

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05/18/2024

Couple of spots available for spay neuter clinic on June 1st. Signup today 2pm until 4pm at 700 S Broadway in Williamsburg across from Reed's Tires. Call or text Majie 575 740 0421 if needed

05/11/2024

We now have a clinic June 1st, limited space available, also financial assistance for low income households. Signup today 2pm-4pm at 700 S Broadway in Williamsburg. Our May 7th clinic was cancelled and we have contacted those who were signed up. Contact us 575 740-0421 if any questions. Thanks!

05/03/2024

Unfortunately our upcoming May 7th clinic has been canceled. We will be contacting everyone on Saturday with alternate arrangements. Sorry we don't have a lot of details at the moment. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

04/27/2024

Please attend signup 2pm-4pm Saturday if your pet needs spay/neuter. Some financial assistance may be available. We are at 700 S Broadway in Williamsburg, across from Reed's Tires. Clinic is Tuesday May 7th. More info at

Companion Animal Action Team

04/12/2024

Sign up for next Paws and Hooves Spay/Neuter Clinic on May 7 is on Saturday April 13 from 2-4 at 700 Broadway in Williamsburg NM.If you are below Federal Poverty Guidelines we will have 5 free slots available. Must bring proof of your income, We only have openings for 2 more large females so please sign up ASAP. Questions call 575-740-0421.

04/12/2024

Sign up for next Paws and Hooves Spay/Neuter Clinic on May 7 is on Saturday April 13 from 2-4 at 700 Broadway in Williamsburg NM.If you are below Federal Poverty Guidelines we will have 5 free slots available. Must bring proof of your income, We only have openngs for 2 more large females so please sign up ASAP. Questions call 575-740-0421.
CAAT's next clinic is May 7. Sign-up Saturday April 13 from 2 to 4 at 700 S. Broadway in Williamsburg. We are limited to 25 total cats and dogs. If you are low income we have 5 free spots available. You must be below the Federal Poverty Guidelines. We are allowed only 4 large females two spots are filled. Please sign up early.

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04/11/2024

Meet the predecessor to dog rescuers, Camberley Kate!
In 1943 Kate bought a cottage in Yorktown, and soon afterwards took in her first stray, a dog which had been about to be put down due to lameness.

As word grew, the number of dogs in her cottage increased – some being tied to her door, some left in carrier bags, others brought in by the police or other agencies. At the end of her life she estimated that she had looked after more than 600 dogs and local vet Geoffrey Craddock, a great admirer of Kate work testified that they were well looked after. An entry in the 1957 directory FOR Camberley reads “Ward K 218 London Road., Cam., Dogs Home”. In 1976 she stated that she had 34 dogs, although by 1977 she had cut this down to 19, as she had been told to go easier at the age of 82! The growth of other dog rescue centres helped in this regard. She also had at least one cat.

Kate and her olive-green painted hand cart, labelled STRAY DOGS, was a familiar sight locally as she pushed it from Yorktown to Camberley each day, through the town centre and up to Barossa Common, on a route suggested by the police. Some of the dogs were allowed to ride in the cart, others were attached to it with lengths of string, and occasionally a favoured few ran loose alongside. Inside the cart, there was usually some meat for the dogs and a shovel to clean any mess away. The dogs were controlled with the help of a whistle. Locals became used to the sight of Kate pushing her cart along the busy London Road although it never ceased to amaze outsiders.

As a local celebrity Kate and her dogs were much photographed, a situation she tolerated as long as the photographer gave a donation for the upkeep of the animals. She also sold her own photographic postcards, and gave short shrift to those who tried to take their own pictures. Generous supporters gave money to assist her work and some even left bequests. She was scrupulous that this money should be used only for its intended purpose: the dogs had their own bank account, administered by 2 trustees. She left money in trust for the few dogs left at her death.

Via

04/06/2024

We have a spay neuter clinic this week on Tuesday April 9th. Potentially anticipating 2 no shows, so please contact us if you have a small dog or cat needing to attend. ***Call Majie 575 740-0421***

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04/03/2024

One of our main objectives is spaying community cats to avoid overpopulation. But litters do happen, so here is a helpful guide.

Animal Welfare Department Asks Public for Help When They Come Across Kittens
Information and resources for what to do if you find a kitten

Here in Albuquerque, hundreds of orphaned kittens continue to arrive every week making this time of year an overwhelming one for City shelters. If you find a kitten or a litter of kittens, Animal Welfare Department is asking for your help and providing resources and information on what to do.
If you find young kittens without their mom, it does not necessarily mean they have been abandoned. The mother could be out looking for food or finding a more suitable home for her kittens. If you find one or two kittens, their mother may be in the process of moving the family and is on her way back for the others.
Wait and observe from a distance for an hour or two. If possible, observe the site for several hours to be sure the kittens are truly abandoned. A great way to determine if momma cat is coming back without you seeing her is to take some regular all-purpose flour and sprinkle it around the area where the kittens are (avoiding putting any directly on the kittens). Usually you will see kitty paw prints in the flour-that is momma coming and going! If you determine the kittens are in danger or truly abandoned, you can help save kitten lives and keep your local shelters from reaching capacity by becoming a foster parent. For more information about being a foster parent, please email [email protected]. For additional assistance on caring for kittens, email at [email protected].
Those who cannot foster can call 311 to make an appointment to bring the kittens to the shelter. If the kittens are weak, or have not eaten in 3 hours, the situation is an emergency. Please head to the East side shelter location admissions entrance and someone will assist you.
Tips for Judging a Kitten’s Age
• Under one week: Eyes shut, ears flat to head, skin looks pinkish. Part of umbilical cord may still be attached.
• 1 week-10 days: Eyes beginning to open, ears still flat. A kitten this age is smaller than your hand.
• 3 weeks: Eyes are fully open, ears are erect, and teeth are visible. Kittens this age are just starting to walk and will be very wobbly.
• 4-5 weeks: Eyes have changed from blue to another color and/or kittens have begun to pounce and leap. Kittens this age will begin to eat gruel or canned food.
• 7 weeks: Kittens of this age are ready to be away from their mother cat. These kittens will start to eat crunchy kibble/food and are very active and playful. Kittens this age run, jump, and are very mobile.

04/01/2024

***April clinic is full now***Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinic Tuesday April 9th needs filled! We will sponsor 4 animals, dogs and/or cats both (we only have 1 large female dog space available, large=over 40 lbs) if your household is low income. Call 575 740-0421 or stop by for Signup TODAY MONDAY/TUESDAY 4pm-530pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway, across from Reed's Tires. For financial assistance, if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents.

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinics
Tuesday April 9th, Tuesday May 7th
Signup Saturdays 2pm-4pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway across from Reed's Tires. If you need assistance with feral/community cats, please let us know! Breeding season is coming up. We have financial assistance available if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents. Payment is required prior to clinic date. If you can't attend Saturday signups, we have applications and a dropbox on our fence.

04/01/2024

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinic Tuesday April 9th needs filled! We will sponsor 4 animals, dogs and/or cats both (we only have 1 large female dog space available, large=over 40 lbs) if your household is low income. Call 575 740-0421 or stop by for Signup TODAY MONDAY/TUESDAY 4pm-530pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway, across from Reed's Tires. For financial assistance, if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents.

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinics
Tuesday April 9th, Tuesday May 7th
Signup Saturdays 2pm-4pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway across from Reed's Tires. If you need assistance with feral/community cats, please let us know! Breeding season is coming up. We have financial assistance available if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents. Payment is required prior to clinic date. If you can't attend Saturday signups, we have applications and a dropbox on our fence.

03/30/2024

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Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinics
Tuesday April 9th, Tuesday May 7th
Signup Saturdays 2pm-4pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway across from Reed's Tires. If you need assistance with feral/community cats, please let us know! Breeding season is coming up. We have financial assistance available if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents. Payment is required prior to clinic date. If you can't attend Saturday signups, we have applications and a dropbox on our fence.

03/24/2024

Great article, thanks

Whether abuse, neglect, adoption, or low-cost spaying and neutering, there are several dedicated groups in Sierra County who focus on providing care and homes for companion animals.

03/22/2024

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Clinics
Tuesday April 9th, Tuesday May 7th
Signup Saturdays 2pm-4pm in Williamsburg at 700 S Broadway across from Reed's Tires. If you need assistance with feral/community cats, please let us know! Breeding season is coming up. We have financial assistance available if your household is low income: need proof of income, EBT or SSI/SSDI documents. Payment is required prior to clinic date. If you can't attend Saturday signups, we have applications and a dropbox on our fence.

03/10/2024

Tomorrow we turn our clocks forward. Tomorrow times are changing... be sure to come on Monday and adopt your newest best friend to help with the time change! Half price adoptions starting Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th.

03/09/2024

Clinic is next Friday! We have a few spots left, and April clinic isn't far off. If you are signed up and haven't paid yet, please stop by on Saturday! or contact us for alternate arrangements 575 740-0421

03/02/2024

Signup Saturday for spay/neuter

02/28/2024

THE REALITY OF NOT SPAYING OR NEUTERING ... UPDATE: Unfortunately these preemies died. Their lungs were not developed enough. 🥺

These are preemies from an unspayed young mama cat. The mama is too young and not healthy herself. These sweet babies are barely hanging on to life, and mama will not take care of them. Their chances are slim to none. This is the reality of not spaying or neutering your cats! The poor young mama was not spayed, and she was impregnated by a male cat that was not neutered. People think that all kitties give birth in a warm and loving environment, most often that is not the case, like these poor souls. Stop the problem before it starts, spay or neuter your pets! It is really that simple!

02/26/2024

Where will our Doctor be this week?

Arenas Valley Animal Clinic in Arenas Valley or AVAC
11865 Highway 180 E.
AVAC is a walk-in clinic with surgeries by appointment.
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER
(575)388-1993

EMERGENCY 24HR NUMBER
(575)956-3078

Arenas Valley Animal Clinic of Sierra County in T or C or AVOCafSC
1607 N Date Street
AVACofSC is by appointment only.
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER
(575)894-6773

EMERGENCY 24HR NUMBER
(575)956-3078

Reserve Mobile Clinic - Located by the courthouse
By appointment - (575)388-1993

Quemado Mobile Clinic - located by the Largo Hotel
By appointment - (575)388-1993

Lordsburg Mobile Clinic - located at the fire station
Walk-in Clinic and surgery by appointment
Hours 1:00 - 5:00
(575)388-1993

Schedule for the Week of February 26th - March - 2nd

Monday -
Dr. Allred @ AVACofSC 9:00 -12:00
Dr. Allred @ AVAC 2:00 - 6:00

Tuesday -
Dr. Allred @ AVAC 9:00 - 12:00
Dr. Allred @ AVACofSC - 2:00 - 6:00

Wednesday -
Dr. Allred @ AVACofSC 9:00 -12:00
****Dr. Allred @ AVAC 3:30 - 6:00

Thursday -
Dr. Allred @ AVAC 9:00 - 12:00
Dr. Allred @ AVACofSC - 2:00 - 6:00

Friday-
Dr. Allred @ AVACofSC 9:00 - 12:00
Dr. Allred - AVAC 2:00 - 6:00

Saturday - Closed for outcalls

FYI - Satellite Clinic for March
Reserve on the 7th
Lordsburg on the 12th
Quemado on the 20th