Our Board
DESERT HAVEN provides a home-like environment for all companion animals on a space-available basis. As a no-kill facility, Desert Haven Animal Refuge operates under specific guidelines to provide a “Haven of Compassion in the Heart of Desert Country” for unwanted domestic animals.
We need continual funding so we are careful to take in only the number of animals that we can provide for long-term. Desert Haven receives no financial help from government entities, local or otherwise. We depend on private and corporate contributions to our non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Contact us at 575-894-1694 or send an email to weR4pets@gmail.com to ask about adopting a pet or for more information on any of the programs of the Sierra County Humane Society or Desert Haven Animal Refuge.
Our Board Members & Advisors
Eliana Aubin
Founder & President since 1989 – SCHS
Desert Haven Manager & Work Camping Program Coordinator
weR4pets@gmail.com
Steve Spaw
Chief Financial Officer, Bookkeeper,
& SCHS Board Treasurer
James Bagwell
CPA
Tim Boswell
Board Member – SCHS
Ellen "Bootz" Farrester
Advisory Board Member
Camille Carnell Pronovost
Advisory Board Member & Social Media
Greta Hansen Begg
Adoption Coordinator
Administrative Assistant & Animal Care Supervisor & Veterinary Clinic Liaison
Kimber Mayfield
Web Master
Cary "Jagger" Gustin
Board Member
Debbie Niles
SCHS Board Secretary
In Memoriam
Jerry Aubin
Charter Member
Treasurer & Financial Advisor – SCHS
“Loved by Many – Respected by All”
Jerry’s passing in 2005 was a tremendous loss, not only for his family and friends, but also for Desert Haven. He was instrumental is purchasing the property for the sanctuary and in getting the no-kill animal refuge off the ground. The memory of his love and concern for others will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. He left the world a little better because he was in it.
Lorena Nelson
Advisory Board Member – DHAR
575.894.1694
PO Box 638
Williamsburg, NM 87942
WeR4Pets@gmail.com
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