Regina, NM is a remote community atop the continental divide some 97 miles north of Albuquerque, NM.
The rescuer lost everything in an uninsured house fire last April. Her situation was soon overshadowed by the fire that destroyed Los Alamos a month later and there has been very little help from organizations.
Now, with winter, adequate supplies and shelter for dogs and humans alike and help in rehoming these dogs is urgently needed.
Food, straw and blankets, vaccines, leashes, collars, doggie coats or boys size medium sweatshirts, houses and crates are needed for the dogs. A propane hot water heater, a reliable used pick up or SUV and a decent mobil home with a working furnance are the most urgent needs for the humans.
Volunteers are needed to help transport dogs to spay & neuter appointments, to help move them to new homes or rescues and to assist with their care and training.
Adding to the pressures of winter and limited resources, the county passed an anti-rescue ordinance limiting any kind of private shelter to six to eight dogs. Colleen has not been served yet, but it could come anytime and then there will be 30 days to reduce the population to these new levels.
Meanwhile, people continue to drop off animals. Instead of just tying them to the tree in the middle of the night, now they are tying them to the sign that says "Closed - Open for Adoptions Only".