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DEMING ANIMAL GUARDIANS

Deming, NM   |  www.deminganimalguardians.org

Mission

Deming Animal Guardians is a charitable organization whose mission is to alleviate animal cruelty. Primarily we work to reduce the suffering and overpopulation of companion animals in Luna County by providing discount coupons for spaying and neutering of cats and dogs in low-income families and through the operation of no-kill animal rescues.

Notes from the nonprofit

Our recently updated Mission Statement: Deming Animal Guardians is a charitable organization whose mission is to alleviate animal cruelty. Primarily we work to reduce the suffering and overpopulation of companion animals in Luna County by providing discount coupons for spaying and neutering of cats and dogs in low-income families and through the operation of no-kill animal rescues. While 2020 has provided its share of challenges with the Covid pandemic which resulted in closure of our key fundraising source (a store) and in person fundraising events, we've managed to increase our animal rescue shelter intake by 37% and increase our live release rate to >95% despite the financial challenges. We've sponsored >500 spay/neuter surgeries and we're in the process of updating our website.

Ruling year info

2007

Principal Officer

Patricia Danser

Main address

PO Box 1275

Deming, NM 88031 USA

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EIN

01-0776195

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Financial support for funding spay/neuter, Trap-Neuter-Release and vaccination clinics Cooperation from Local Humane Society Shelter Availability of free pet food for distribution to needy pet owners

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

spay/neuter support

Deming Animal Guardians provides spay/neuter support under 3 scenerios:

  - low-income pet owners (this includes the vast majority of people residing in Luna County, NM);

  - rescued dogs and cats that would otherwise be picked up by animal control; 100% of spay/neuter is covered for these animals if requested.

   - feral cats: anyone in the county who is interested in controlling a feral cat population in their area is provided with instructions for capture, traps and 100% coverage of spay/neuter expenses.

Discounts are negotiated with local veterinarians for services. Spay/neuter clinics additionally are conducted by these veterinarians twice a year.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

When pet owners are on the verge of surrendering their animals to the shelter due to lack of pet food, we provide what is necessary; in return, they are required to spay/neuter their pets if they want to receive this service in the future.  We provide them w/ discount spay/neuter coupons.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

prior to spay/neuter surgery animals are required to have rabies vaccinations; many people cannot afford this so we provide financial aid; we additionally conduct vaccination clinics in conjunction with Deming Animal Clinic and/or help fund other vaccines to offset the cost and encourage vaccinations (e.g. distemper, parvo) when funds allow.

Population(s) Served
Adults
People of Latin American descent

When finances permit, we make loans to indigent pet owners to cover emergency veterinary expenses. We expect these loans to be repaid, however repayment rates are low

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

No-kill shelters which rehabilitate dogs and cats for adoption or transfer to other no-kill shelters for adoption. The doors of DAGSHIP officially opened in May 2017 but prior to this more than 500 animals were adopted by the owners of Sunshine Grooming and Columbus Rescue. Annually we rescue approximately 300-350 animals. Our live release rate is consistently >90% (over 95% in 2020), making us a "no-kill" shelter within the animal welfare world.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Because of the credibility of our program we are often contacted on animal related issues. We assist with information only.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Best Non-Profit - Kingdom of the Sun 2018

Best Non-Profit - Kingdom of the Sun 2021

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

After 30 years of operation, we've sponsored more than 14,500 spay/neuter surgeries in Luna County.

We sponsor vaccination clinics, bring in spay/neuter vans and operate an emergency pet food bank which 'feeds into' our spay/neuter program.

We officially opened two non-kill shelters that were responsible for rehoming or transferring 342 animals in 2020. We've begun to accept death row animals from the local humane society shelter.

We have more than 100 members and have the support of our local government in our efforts to address the feral cat population through Trap-Neuter-Release. We have thousands of Facebook followers and growing community support.

1. Aggressive focus on spay/neuter of pets from low income residents in Luna Count.
2. Cooperation with the local humane society animal shelter.
3. Non-financial support for two independently operating no-kill shelters in the county.
4. Planning to fund solar energy for our no-kill shelter

* Our board of directors is active in supporting our goals and works to make the happen; additionally, we have more than 20 regular volunteers who help with social media, spay/neuter van visits, emergency pet food distribution and make our work possible. This is critical since we are an all-volunteer charity with that operates out of our homes.

* 30 years of experience & dedication.

* Board members with varied backgrounds; however, all have a love and appreciation of what animals add to the quality of life and quality of a community

* A nacent, but growing "legacy" program to fund future solar power for our no kill shelter

Accomplishments:
1. 30 years of successful operation
2. >14,500 sponsored spay/neuter surgeries to date
3. Creation of no-kill shelters in Luna County
4. Growing awareness of the role of financial support by local government entities


Need to Accomplish:
1. Breaking down cultural barriers to spay/neuter within parts of the Hispanic community.
2. Greater cultural diversity of our Board of Directors
3. Making Luna County, NM a "no-kill" county for companion animals (i.e. total euthanasias and deaths <10%)

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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DEMING ANIMAL GUARDIANS

Board of directors
as of 06/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Patricia Danser

no affiliation

Term: 2022 - 2024


Board co-chair

Robyn Callo

no affiliation

Term: 2022 - 2024

Patricia Danser

no affiliation

Robyn Callo

no affiliation

Cindy Kane

Olam Foods

Pat Burton-Eadie

no affiliation

Tammy McCoy

no affiliation

Sandy Milo

no affiliation

Mike Reitz

Sunshine Grooming

Patricia Salesses

no affiliation

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/18/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/29/2020

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Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.