
Tails from the Shelter

Tails from the Shelter 2023
JOIN US for SPAYGHETTI 2023, our Fifth Annual Stray Hearts Spay Neuter Fundraiser Friday September 22, at Mondo Italiano Taos, 6PM!

$22,000 from Amendment 5, Town Contract TT-19-126: Spay and Neuter Funding
At the Taos Town Council meeting held on August 8, 2023, there was a discussion regarding $22,000 in funding that was appropriated by the Town and given to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter in late 2022 for the express use of Spay & Neuter.

Tails from the Shelter 2023
The Book of Gartholomew, monthly pet adoption sponsorships, Donating to Stray Hearts, and more!

We must continue to change the culture of Animal Care in Taos County
Animal shelters are transitional homes for injured, lost and abandoned pets; we are committed to humane veterinary care and eventual adoption…

Tails from the Shelter 2023
We continue with our new miniseries: GET TO KNOW STRAY HEARTS! It’s our chance to get front and center, explain a little about our daily routines, the work that goes on behind the scenes, and a peek into your community’s only animal shelter!
Episode 2: Our Behavioral Team, EVA and BECKY!



Tails from the Shelter 2023
The Ballad of Susie (The Shadow Remix), STAR WARS Fundraiser Revue, Stray Hearts Pet Highlight, Monthly Adoption Sponsorship Program, June Events, Nusenda Adopt-A-Cause, and more!

Taos County Contract and Stray Hearts’ Move to a Community-Based Sheltering Model
As a result of recent decisions by our Board of Directors, Stray Hearts Animal Shelter provides this statement as a way of explanation, but also in the hope of providing some real points of clarity to our community: As of June 30, 2023, Stray Hearts will not renew our contract with Taos County.

Tails from the Shelter 2023
Athena’s Story: From Grunge to Goddess of the Range, Stray Hearts Angels: Planned Giving, monthly pet adoption sponsorships, May Events, GREASE! in review, and more!

Tails from the Shelter 2023
Rain’s Journey to a Sunnier Day: A Success Story, Volunteer Extraordinaire Andrea, a special spotlight on Lola, March Events, Hops for Happiness, and more!

Tails from the Shelter 2023
Bari and Munchkin: A Modern Love Story, a spotlight on lovely Mia, Foster Queen Extraordinaire Taylor, as well as “I, Tyke” a special spotlght on Tyke!

Tails from the Shelter 2023
A Message from Stray Hearts Executive Director, Liam Hughes, a spotlight on lovely Kendal, new assistant shelter manager Quinn, and a very special Alumni Pupdate!

Tails from the Shelter
I'm Oswald and I was brought to the shelter after being found alone in the cold. Stray Hearts got me into foster care as they were over capacity but they quickly came to the realization that I was losing weight at an alarmingly rapid pace and that I was unable to hold food down.