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This is a limited list of organizations
and people who can provide basic information, assistance or referrals.
Other resources may be found in APNM’s Directory of Animal
Services, APNM’s Quick Guide, NM Resource List ("New
Mexico Animal Law: Statues, Regulations and Ordinances") and
on the internet. Please note that many national animal advocacy
groups have specific experience on certain animal issues and can
offer valuable information.
Legal Resources:
Attorneys Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) -- (707) 769-7771
Will provide free legal information on animal related issues and
offer referrals to pro-bono legal help in your area.
Theresa Welch -- TWELCH2000@hotmail.com (evenings
and weekends)
Theresa.Welch@nmshtd.state.nm.us (day); Will advise and consult
on any actual or potential investigation or prosecution of animal
abuse cases.
"New Mexico
Animal Law: Statutes, Regulations and Ordinances"
-- All of New Mexico’s laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations
that relate to animals compiled by Animal Protection of New Mexico
(APNM). This comprehensive binder is available at no charge to law
enforcement agencies and non-profit organizations that work on animal
issues. Others may purchase this book for production cost, $49.95.
Yearly supplements and updates will be provided. (APNM will make
the statute book available at each FAC training session. Please
check with your department head to see if your agency already has
a copy.)
Animal Resources:
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR)
-- (530) 759-8106
Will provide information related to animal issues and can offer
referrals to experts on specific animal issues. For example, if
you have a pending case requiring expert information on husbandry
issues related to keeping tigers, AVAR may be able to refer you
to a qualified veterinarian experienced in exotic cat care.
Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM) -- (505)
265-2322
Will provide resources and referrals to additional groups or individuals
who may be of assistance in animal issues.
Kate Rindy, Santa Fe Animal
Shelter & Humane Society
-- (505) 983-4309
Can offer information on a variety of animal issues and related
domestic violence and abuse issues.
Joel Warner, Animal Humane Association -- (505)
255-5523 ext. 105
Can offer information on a variety of animal issues.
Andrew Jaramillo, Santa Fe County Animal Control Supervisor
-- (505) 424-2050 or NMACA@aol.com ; President of New Mexico Animal
Control Association. Can offer advice on animal handling and relate
first-hand experience on animal abuse cases. Contact National Animal
Control Association through him.
Law Enforcement Training Institute; University
of Missouri, Columbia -- 800-825-6505
Offer excellent Cruelty Investigative Schools across the country.
Humane Society of the United
States (HSUS) -- (202) 452-1100
Familiar with a variety of animal issues, legislation and the link
between animal abuse and human violence. Offer a variety of low-cost
publications related to humane education and animal issues.
American Humane Association (AHA) -- 800-227-4645
Offer a variety of affordable training classes across the country
including: euthanasia techniques; cruelty investigations; livestock
and horse cruelty investigations; and shelter operations. In addition
to animal abuse, they have a wealth of information on child abuse.SPAY/NEUTER:
In addition to local spay/neuter programs, such as area humane societies
and shelters, the following general spay/neuter information may
be helpful for people who need financial assistance to alter their
companion animals:
"Vet Co.": Provides low cost spay/neuter
-- females approximately $27.00 + $12.00 for vaccinations, males
approximately $21.00 + $12.00 for vaccinations. (cost estimates
for Albuquerque area as of January 2000)
SPAY/USA -- 800-243-SPAY
A national register for low-cost services.
New Mexico’s No More Homeless Pets Coalition (NMHP)
877-541-7755 ext. 316 or email: nmhpcoalition@animal.net.
(temporary) website: www.petrescueonline.org/coalition.htm
NMHP has been formed by many of New Mexico's animal organizations,
individuals and animal control agencies to address the problem of
New Mexico's pet overpopulation. The
coalition will focus on spay-neuter programs and believes that by
working together the problem can be more seriously addressed.
(The City of Albuquerque Animal Services Division and the No More
Homeless Pets Coalition are offering free cat spays and neuters
for a limited time through a program called Neuter Scooter. Call
the special NEUTER SCOOTER HOTLINE 505-764-1127 for more information.
Information about this program will be available from 10/2/00 –
10/20/00. Surgeries will be scheduled between 10/23/00 – 11/10/00.)
FACT
Presentation Outline
Felony
Animal Cruelty Training Outline (Specific)
Conference
Memo -
Outline of points included in law
FACT
Legislation References
HOW
TO INVESTIGATE A CASE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY OR NEGLECT
Training
Class "Implementing the Felony Animal Cruelty Law" Receives Accreditation
From DPS and the NM Bar Association; MEDIA ADVISORY, Date: March 9, 2000
FACT Resources:
Animal
Handling Tips & Animal Call Response Checklist
Contact
information for animal resources:
New Mexico counties
requiring adequate food/water/shelter:
Euthanasia Data
for New Mexico
Animal
Live-Trapping Recommendations
Information
on Procedure for Necropsy
New
Mexico Wildlife Rehabilitators
POISON CONTROL
Sample Animal
Relinquishment Form
Impact of New
Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Animal Cruelty Law
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