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Fall 2009 newsletter is available here.

Spring 2008 newsletter is available here.

Our Spring 2007 newsletter is here.

Our Fall 2006 newsletter.

Our Summer 2005 newsletter.

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News!

Read an article in the Gallup Independent about the Crownpoint All-Mutt Dog Show, which took place on Saturday, April 18, 2009. This community event is the brainchild of Mary Vitt, an audiologist and photographer who also fosters for Blackhat Humane, and has lived in Crownpoint for eight years.

Blackhat Fundraiser Supports our Spay/Neuter Clinics!

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.

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.

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!

In 2008 we rescued 312 dogs, 48 cats, 4 horses and 6 chickens. In 2007, we made a difference in the lives of 268 dogs, 52 cats 1 burro and 2 horses. 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.

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.