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| Lucerne Valley Rescue |
Since June, PAL has been helping out another local non-profit rescue group in Lucerne
Valley. This rescue group, which has been serving the High Desert for over 40 years, is
now inundated with animals and can no longer care for them properly. When initially
assessed, there was an estimated 105 dogs on the property. After multiple visits, it has
now been determined that there are well over 200 dogs, with almost all needing some
sort of medical attention. A few weeks ago, two dogs suffering from Demodectic Mange
were found tied to the fence at the rescue group's facility. Demodectic Mange, unlike
Sarcoptic Mange, is not contagious and can be easily treated, especially when caught in
the early stages.
Now with all these dogs under our care, we are in desperate need of donations and
foster homes. Just on the animals we have taken in, we have spent over $3,300 on
medical costs and have only received about $500 in donations from the public. To spay
and neuter them alone will cost us well over $1,000.
We are currently working on fixing up the property so they can keep a manageable
number of animals. Fortunately, some generous companies have already stepped in to
help. Mitsubishi Cement has donated plywood and chain link fencing, and Cal Herbold's
Nursery was kind enough to transport the material out to Lucerne Valley. Also, Hi-Grade
Materials has donated gravel, but we are looking for anyone with a truck and trailer that
would volunteer their time to transport the gravel to Lucerne for us.
A donation of any amount will greatly help this worthy cause, and not only will the staff
be appreciative, the animals you are saving will get a fresh start at life and finally know
what it's like to find a loving family to give them their forever home.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting any of these cute dogs, please contact our
adoption coordinator Gina, at (760) 240-6848 x.221 or email her at
gina@palhumanesociety.org.
Valley. This rescue group, which has been serving the High Desert for over 40 years, is
now inundated with animals and can no longer care for them properly. When initially
assessed, there was an estimated 105 dogs on the property. After multiple visits, it has
now been determined that there are well over 200 dogs, with almost all needing some
sort of medical attention. A few weeks ago, two dogs suffering from Demodectic Mange
were found tied to the fence at the rescue group's facility. Demodectic Mange, unlike
Sarcoptic Mange, is not contagious and can be easily treated, especially when caught in
the early stages.
Now with all these dogs under our care, we are in desperate need of donations and
foster homes. Just on the animals we have taken in, we have spent over $3,300 on
medical costs and have only received about $500 in donations from the public. To spay
and neuter them alone will cost us well over $1,000.
We are currently working on fixing up the property so they can keep a manageable
number of animals. Fortunately, some generous companies have already stepped in to
help. Mitsubishi Cement has donated plywood and chain link fencing, and Cal Herbold's
Nursery was kind enough to transport the material out to Lucerne Valley. Also, Hi-Grade
Materials has donated gravel, but we are looking for anyone with a truck and trailer that
would volunteer their time to transport the gravel to Lucerne for us.
A donation of any amount will greatly help this worthy cause, and not only will the staff
be appreciative, the animals you are saving will get a fresh start at life and finally know
what it's like to find a loving family to give them their forever home.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting any of these cute dogs, please contact our
adoption coordinator Gina, at (760) 240-6848 x.221 or email her at
gina@palhumanesociety.org.
| Gizmo and Gremlin, two dogs from Lucerne Valley that were infected with non-contagious Demodectic Mange. Rescued on July 7th |
| Gizmo and Gremlin at there foster home after receiving treatment to clear up their mange. They were both adopted on August 16th by a loving family who could not bare to separate them. |
| Updated: 8/18/08 |