Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, d/b/a The Humane Society of Taos is proud to join the Socially Conscious Sheltering movement and has adopted its core principles as its own organizational values.

The time has come for animal welfare professionals and the communities who support them to look beyond “no-kill” for the future of our industry. The Socially Conscious Animal Community concept is based on respectful treatment of animals, placing every healthy and safe animal, transparency and leadership, thoughtful public policy, and safe communities.

The cornerstone for Socially Conscious Animal Communities is Socially Conscious Sheltering: a compassionate, transparent, and thoughtful model outlining how animal shelters and rescues can best support vulnerable animals in their care and in their community.

Learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering and how every part of a community can work toward a common goal.

Leadership Team

Catherine Horsey, Interim Executive Director

Chris Kunkle, Shelter Manager

Kim Herndon, DVM (Contract Veterinarian)

Samara Lujan, Medical Administrative

Cody Fernandez, Kennel Manager

Caiden Stone, Cattery Manager

Carin Wahlrab, Foster Coordinator

Becky Boss, Behavioral Trainer

Board of Directors

Amy Long, President

Alan Bloom, Vice President

Ann Romero, Secretary

Jennifer E. Welty, Treasurer

Holly Summer Berries

Advisory Council

Commissioner AnJanette Brush

Mary Domito

Laurie Mitchell Dunn

Jane Gerard

Jorge Gonzales

Victoria Gunn

Holly Johnson, DVM

Mayor Pascual Maestas

Joanna Magee

Mayor John Ortega

Diane Padoven

Elizabeth Crittenden Palacios

Michael Santistevan