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Prairie Dog Pals

Dedicated to the Preservation of Prairie Dogs and their Habitat

2015 Annual Meeting

February 20, 2015 by PDP

9010_752512951511727_5129549777595917563_nThe board and general membership meetings were conducted on February 1, 2015.  The meeting was well attended and the group discussed issues like site stewardship, rescue, fundraising, creating alliances, outreach, and other pressing issues.

 

To read the minutes, click on Minutes.

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May 6, 2014 by singles kelowna

Cute is not a reason to go on living in the grander evolutionary scheme of things, but it must count for males seeking males snapsomething. People love prairie dogs, even if they are next thing to a rat.

Michael Burns never expected to be walking around the plaza dressed in a big, fuzzy, buff-colored costume on the Saturday after Earth Day, hugging children and carrying a cardboard placard that said “Prairie dog family values.” The 36-year-old self-employed salesman who moved to Santa Fe from Portland, Ore. about four years ago, said he never thought much about prairie dogs until recently. 

Read More:  Daze

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, Conservation, Endangered Species Act, hookup sites in dallas, Gunnison

Identify a Prairie Dog!

February 13, 2014 by PDP

We need to raise $2500 to purchase microchips for the 2014 season; Just $50 buys 10 microchips!

donations 2014Read more:  Emma

News Tagged: Conservation, hookup sites in dallas, fundraising, Gunnison, outreach

UTC Students Help Renovate Prairie Dog Exhibit At Zoo

January 23, 2014 by PDP

The Chattanooga Zoo partnered with students and faculty in the UTC Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and College of Engineering to renovate the Zoo’s existing prairie dog exhibit.

The original prairie dog exhibit, home to five prairie dogs, was built in 1998.  This exhibit is approximately 400 square feet in size and contains two chest-high observation windows.  UTC Engineering students have redesigned the exhibit to incorporate a children’s viewing tunnel which will allows children to get eye level with their prairie dog counterparts through the creation of a viewing space within the actual exhibit.

Read More: Chattanooga

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, Conservation, hookup sites in dallas, keystone species

2014 Events

January 1, 2014 by PDP

Event Details Date Volunteers Coordinator
TABLING
PDP Annual Meeting  12,700 Montgomery Blvd NE, James Joseph Dwyer Memorial Police Substation  1:00 PM,               2 February 2013 Yvonne Boudreaux
Water Conservation & Xeriscape Conference  February/March Annabeth Fieck
Sevilleta Feeding Weekend:  Seasonal feeding, 4-6 hours, lots of walking!  Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Bernardo March 15 Ed Urbanski
March Releases  Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Bernardo March 17             March 30 Ed Urbanski
Earth Day  La Montanita Coop       Carlisle & Central April 22, 2014 Annabeth Fieck
Fetch a Palooza  Journal Center May Becky Davis
Blessing of the animals at the Center for Spiritual Living September
Annual Garage Sale (Ray and Graziella?)  Vista Bonita NE September Ray Watt Graziella Singleton
Santa Ana Enviro Fair August
Refuge Day at the Sevilleta November
Weems Artfest (3 days)  Expo Mid November
Woofstock Pet Expo and Adoption Festival in Edgewood August
Bear Fair
OUTREACH/PRESENTATION
ACE High School January 24, 2014 Jim Trever
Meadowlark Senior Center March 5, 2014 Jim Trever
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School  6-730 PM April 4, 2014 Jim Trever
ACE Presentation at Van Buren middle school 4:20-5:30 PM April,8, 2014 Jim Trever
Notes:  If you are interested in helping with any of the events, please contact Prairie Dog Pals at (505) 296-1937 or prairiedogpals@comcast.net!

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Weems 2013

November 18, 2013 by PDP

Weems 2013 was a great success! The volunteers talked to many people on the merits of prairie dogs and we made over $1100 in sales and donations. Many thanks to all those who volunteered or who helped the prairie dogs by donating or purchasing merchandise. Remember Christmas is coming and time to stock up on prairie dog swag! Woo HooIMG_3835

News Tagged: hookup sites in dallas, fundraising, keystone species, outreach, volunteer

TrapFree New Mexico needs YOUR help!

November 15, 2013 by PDP

Dear Supporters of a TrapFree New Mexico,
    You may have seen this article on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal yesterday http://www.abqjournal.com/299377/news/dog-caught-in-trap-for-coyotes.html about a hiker’s dog being caught in a leghold trap on a popular trail in the Sandia foothills. It is true, fur trapping season started on November 1 and won’t end until March 15. That is 4.5 months that these devices will be out on our public lands placing all of us and our canine companions at risk. Coyotes can be trapped all year long.
I’m writing to ask you not to just get angry but to take action! Please send a letter to the editor of the ABQ Journal and voice your protest that these traps can be set on public land. Many people are not even aware that leaving a steel jawed leghold trap un-marked and unattended where others can be harmed is even legal. If the paper gets a large number of letters, it is more likely they will print some keeping the issue at the forefront and hopefully letting other people know.
   It should be short, 100-150 words is best, and can be sent online here: http://www.abqjournal.com/letters/new
Please use your own words, but here are some talking points:
·        The presence of traps can have a chilling effect on the ability of outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite places.
·        A trapped dog can become dangerous so people trying to help can be bitten. Traps can be difficult to remove even if you know how they work.
·        When dogs are caught, we can see the cruelty, pain and suffering that traps inflict which wildlife must also endure only to be brutally killed when the trapper arrives. Killing a helplessly trapped animal is usually done by gunshot, strangulation, or bludgeoning. It is violence at close range.
·        Resident trappers only pay $20 to trap an unlimited number of bobcats, foxes, and other animals that have fur which they then sell for profit. They are privatizing the public’s wildlife for a pittance.
·        Traps cannot choose on whose leg they slam shut. Besides our dogs, victims can include birds, squirrels, deer and other protected species and even endangered ones; wildlife that would be illegal to otherwise harm.
You can also visit http://trapfreenm.org/ for more
Thank you for taking action and speaking out.
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Ray
For TrapFree NM
PS. Please let us know if you are a trap victim. We are collecting your stories here: http://trapfreenm.org/learn-more-stories-comments.php
We invite you to also join our community on Facebook with a ‘like’. https://www.facebook.com/trapfreenm

News Tagged: Conservation, hookup sites in dallas, outreach, trapping, volunteer

Lobos Need You in ABQ November 20!

November 12, 2013 by PDP

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to strip gray wolves’ endangered species protections and make other changes that threaten the survival and recovery of Mexican gray wolves.

Fifteen years after they were reintroduced, only 75 Mexican gray wolves remain in the wild, and they have undergone dangerous genetic deterioration due to government and private shooting and trapping, along with a freeze on wolf releases to the wild. AnnaUpClose1_Regina Mossotti-EWC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) now proposes changes to Mexican wolf management —two good changes and many more that will worsen the lobo’s already-tenuous plight.

The FWS will hold a public hearing on its proposal on Wednesday, November 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They must listen to all those speaking up for and against the lobo.

 

Read more at:  Lobos

News Tagged: Endangered Species Act, hookup sites in dallas, predators

Meetings watch: Clovis City Commission

November 8, 2013 by PDP

The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library.

The agenda includes:

• A request to relocate prairie dogs on city land to Ector County, Texas, and use of water to help facilitate that animals’ removal from the ground.

Citizens for Prairie Dogs has twice sought city clearance to move the animals from Goodwin Lake, Ned Houk Park and O.G. Potter Park. The first time, Chaves County officials voiced opposition and the city commission voted the item down. The commission gave conditional approval to a move to Mitchell County, Texas, but Mitchell County officials made it clear the animals were not welcome there either.

News Tagged: colonies, hookup sites in dallas, habitat, keystone species, relocation

Weem’s Artfest: November 15, 16 & 17

October 28, 2013 by PDP

What began as a local small arts and crafts fair 30 years ago has blossomed in to New Mexico’s most prestigious and exciting international event featuring over 279 artisans.

Weems Artfest has become a nationally recognized juried art event for the knowledgeable art collector. The art novice who has a thirst and desire to begin their art collection will also find Artfest a haven because of its wide range of prices and variety, as well as an emphasis on high quality. The festival’s commitment is to exhibit new talent along with showcasing the country’s finest in a very relaxed and non-intimidating arena. Artfest offers educational activities for children and adults through Children’s ArtSMart, artist’s demonstrations, Student Art Booths, and the inclusion of Albuquerque museums and various state and city philanthropic organizations. Weems Artfest is truly a New Mexico Tradition.weems

We’ll be tabling for the 3 days and would appreciate you visiting, saying hello, buying, or volunteering.

Read more at:  Weems Artfest

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Garage Sale on September 21!

September 30, 2013 by PDP

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garage sale
The Prairie Dog Pals garage sale was held on September 21st.  It was a grand fall day, the equinox in fact and we had a great turnout!  Many thanks to those who helped, donated items and most importantly PURCHASED things.  The left over items were donated to the Walking in Circles Thrift Store.
lemonade ladiesElla and Hannah also contributed to the effort but running the concession stand.  They also got to sell the watches and jewelry!
Thanks to everyone’s efforts we made approximately $800.00!  Woo Hoo

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Refuge Day on October 5

September 9, 2013 by PDP

969827_657825067568907_1582413420_nCome join us for Refuge Day at the Sevilleta on October 5! We’re looking for volunteers to help with tabling. It will be a fun day!

News Tagged: hookup sites in dallas, Sevilleta, volunteer

2013 Board and General Meetings

February 9, 2013 by PDP

boardThe board and general membership meetings were conducted on 2.2.13, Prairie Dog Day! The meeting was well attended and there was much discussion about our ability to continue to sustain colonies where the natural vegetation is not adequate to support the resident populations. Thinning will continue however volunteers to provide supplemental feeding are needed. There are a number of outreach events upcoming as well, check out our calendar. The day was highlighted by the sighting of the first prairie dog of 2013 by Margaret at the Lomas Police Substation. Oh well, winter is over and it is time to get to work.

 

To read the minutes, click on Minutes.

News Tagged: colonies, hookup sites in dallas, feeding, outreach, Prairie Dog Day

Bosque Del Apache Festival of the Cranes

November 1, 2012 by PDP

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Snow geese flying in and roosting in one of the cornfields.

The Bosque del Apache is a refuge for all seasons, but winter is the time to see the greatest number of birds, from early November to mid-February. Each fall, thousands of birds flying south stop by, where they can be viewed, photographed, and witnessed en masse. The annual Festival of Cranes takes place each November, with the star attraction being the sandhill cranes.

The festival takes place both outdoors and indoors. At the auto loop, visitors can drive around the refuge. Observation decks around the loop make perfect stopping places to take photographs, use viewing scopes and learn from the volunteers stationed there. Indoors, there are over 100 lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, all related to the annual bird migration. Outdoors, hikes and tours will take place, such as special photography tours.

PDP was invited to lead a class on Prairie Dogs in Peril this year.

A synopsis of the lecture, presented by Jim T, follows:

The prairie dog (PD) is a keystone species integral to the life and well being of over 150 species of birds, animals, insects and plants. Their feeding and burrowing aerates the soil, stimulates optimal growth in prairie grasslands and provides habitat for burrowing owls plus other species. Once numbered in the billions, prairie dogs have been reduced to less than 2% of their original numbers and are scattered in small groups throughout their diminished territory. This catastrophic decline in numbers has resulted from human urban sprawl, annual poisoning by the thousands and target contests or “sport” shooting by thoughtless individuals.  Today, only five of eleven species still exist. Jim’s talk describes how the prairie dog and the prairies have declined and what we can do about it.

News Tagged: Bosque del Apache, hookup sites in dallas, Festival of the Cranes, outreach

Weems 2012

November 1, 2012 by PDP

untitledWhat began as small, local arts and crafts fair 30 years ago has blossomed in to New Mexico’s most prestigious and exciting international event featuring over 279 artisans.

In addition to the wide range of artistic offerings the Artfest provides educational activities for children and adults through Children’s ArtSMart, artists’ demonstrations, Student Art Booths, and the inclusion of Albuquerque museums and various state and city philanthropic organizations.

PDP was honored to be among the animal welfare and rescue charities invited to attend.  The event not only provides and outlet for outreach but an opportunity for us to raise funds for rescue through the sale of prairie dog oriented items.  Our volunteers manned the tables for the three-day event reporting great interest by the public and distributing considerable hand out material, including hundreds of pictures to interested children.  Our sales were good and we made over $400.00.

News Tagged: hookup sites in dallas, outreach

Recent News

2023 PDP General Meeting Minutes

March 12, 2023 By PDP

The annual meeting of Prairie Dog Pals was conducted on 4 February 2023 via zoom.  The link to  the meeting minutes follows:  Meeting Minutes

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 13, 2023 By PDP

Estimating parasite infrapopulation size given imperfect detection: Proof-of-concept with ectoparasitic fleas on prairie dogs

February 11, 2023 By PDP

Estimating parasite infrapopulation size given imperfect detection: Proof-of-concept with ectoparasitic fleas on prairie dogs Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl. 2023 Jan 7;20:117-121. doi: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.01.002. eCollection 2023 Apr. Authors David A Eads  1 , Kathryn P Huyvaert  2 , Dean E Biggins  1 Affiliations 1 U. S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building C, […]

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Links

  • Albuquerque Pet Memorial Service
  • Animal Protection New Mexico
  • Animal Protection Voters
  • Bosque Farm Relocation Project
  • Great Plains Restoration Council
  • Midwest Prairie Dog Shelter
  • New Mexico House Rabbit Society
  • New Mexico Wilderness Alliance
  • Pathways: Wildlife Corridors of NM
  • Prairie Dog Coalition
  • Southwest Veterinary Medical Center
  • VCA Veterinary Hospital
  • Wild Earth Guardians

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