On Sept 27th, 2008, over 50 Blackhat Humane Society members came together for a dinner/concert fundraiser at Iggy's Restaurant in St Johns, AZ. Music was provided by The Chainsaw Bears, a folk/bluegrass band originating in Chinle, AZ. A spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings was provided by Karen Hansen, owner of Iggy's Country Cooking. A raffle was held with prizes including a handmade quilt donated by Paula Williams, a prize Churro sheep donated by St Anne's Catholic Church in Klagetoh and beautiful pet baskets donated by Lori and Dave Peabody from C & M Kennel in St Johns. The benefit raised well over $1,000 which will be used to spay/neuter and vaccinate approximately 40 animals from the Navajo Nation. Thanks to all who participated and donated their time and energy to make this fundraiser a success!
Read an article from the Gallup Independent about our recent Blackhat fundraiser at Iggy's, and what Blackhat Humane is all about.
Hi, my name is Chizhi. Chizhi looks like every scruffily cute mongrel ever adopted by a fictional child in a made-for-TV movie, and he has the personality to match. Grownups will like his wiry hair that rarely sheds and his calm, quiet disposition. 'Chizhi' is Navajo for 'rough' or 'scruffy,' but this shaggy guy has a heart of burnished gold. He never met a person or dog he didn't like, and he even seems to be acceptable to our malamute mix, who doesn't like anybody outside her 'pack.' Cats, he just tolerates. He's the kind of guy who knows when you're having a bad day ... Lord knows he's had a few himself. We found him drenched and shivering, wandering our neighborhood after a rainstorm. If you like to hike or jog, Chizhi is your dog. He heels naturally, on or off the leash. Chizhi weighs a little over 35 lbs. He's up-to-date with his shots, between a year and two years old. Chizhi is neutered and perfectly housebroken. Make a lonely child's day ... and Chizhi's! Call Eric or Cindy today, 928-674-5680 or 928-814-7337 .
Spring 2008 newsletter is available here.
Thank you to Cindy Yurth for her series of articles in the Navajo Times in August, 2007, about the serious problem of thousands of stray dogs on the Navajo Nation. You can read these articles online. Part 1, Rez Littered with Stray Dogs. Part 2, The Lucky Ones.
Our Spring 2007 newsletter is here.
The veterinarians at Cedar Animal Hospital in Gallup have partnered with Blackhat Humane Society to reach out to the animals and people of the Navajo Nation. Generous donations from Blackhat supporters have enabled us to finance spay/neuter services for folks on the reservation who could never have afforded to have their animals fixed. Approximately every 6 weeks, Doctors Tess Langham, Cody Balok and Jessica Balok perform surgery on 40 animals. It is rewarding to see the affection that the owners have for their aniamls as well as the gratitude they show to the Blackhat volunteers who inform each owner of their animals progress throughout surgery and recovery. Thank you to the hardworking vets and vet techs of Cedar Animal Hospital in Gallup! |
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In 2006, Blackhat found homes for 234 dogs, 48 cats and 3 horses. In 2005, Blackhat Humane made a difference in the lives of 218 dogs, 64 cats, 2 horses and a rabbit.
Our Fall 2006 newsletter.
Our Summer 2005 newsletter.
Please help us pay for veterinary services for our foster dogs! There is an easy to use PayPal donation button below. We are an all-volunteer group, and 98% of our funds go towards the animals.
Blackhat Humane Society is a non-profit organization established in 2000. We are dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for abandoned animals and livestock. We are the only Humane Society on the Navajo Reservation (an area roughly the size of West Virginia). We have a tremendous problem with pet overpopulation. Cats and dogs are allowed to breed freely and survive on "what they can catch". Puppies and kittens are routinely dumped at local gas stations and grocery stores. Parvo, distemper, mange and untreated injuries are the cause of death for most companion animals. It is rare to see a dog or cat over 2 years of age. Once the backbone of the Navajo economy, horses, sheep and cattle now roam the open range, foraging for food.
Our goals include; education for all ages but concentrating on school-age children and a mobile clinic. We also need volunteers to help produce videos (in English and Navajo) which will be shown in the local chapterhouses and in our schools.
We are in need of volunteers and donations. Blankets, food, dog houses and crates, vet supplies and medications are helpful to our cause. If you are interested in visiting us as a volunteer, accomodations are available.
Rescued animals are fostered in the homes of our volunteers. Here, they are given vaccinations, spayed or neutered, and taught the "social graces" neccessary to living in our world. Please contact the foster family of the animal in which you're interested for information. Our adoption fee is $50. You may also want to check out the rescued animals @ www.kayentaanimalshelter.com.
Ruth Storer (pictured) has been Blackhat Humane Society's Treasurer, Secretary, Driver, Moral-Supporter, Vet Liaison and Foster Homer for more than 5 years. Ruth has decided to step back a bit and hand over the reins of Secretary-Treasurer to Donna Diamond. Donna comes highly recommended as a former Accountant and she has been helping with our spay/neuter clinics for several years. Note our new mailing address at the bottom of the page.