Positive Links

02/23/2023

Contact Your Lawmaker

Positive Links is working with Animal Protection Voters on this important legislation. Please let your Senators and Representatives know that you support making sexual assault on an animal a crime in New Mexico!

12/10/2022

We're at the pop-up at La Salita today from 11 -2. Come join us and get your holiday shopping done at this amazing craft fair to benefit Santuario de Karuna!

11/29/2022

Judge, pets killed by husband in murder-suicide

The Link is real and the results are heartbreaking.
https://www.abqjournal.com/2553298/husband-killed-los-ranchos-judge-pets-in-murder-suicide-at-north-valley-home.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0UNluc1NHZ0IqhBwxSupgkXihsllQMAQp7KDy3is-jwwQd9cA9_KwwgeE#Echobox=1669747326

Diane Albert, resident of Los Ranchos, mourned by officials and friends

10/31/2022

Positive Links is looking for someone to plan our 2023 New Mexico Conference on The Link! This will include planning the conference, managing logistics, and handling outreach and marketing. The organizer for the past 15 years will be available to help as needed. If you are a very organized person, ideally with event planning experience, please send a letter of interest and a resume to [email protected]. Position open until filled.

This will be a contract position. Contract amount negotiable.

10/10/2022

It's domestic violence awareness month! Please find a way to support your local DV shelter with a financial contribution, some volunteer hours, or a donation of needed items.

NMDOG has always been a staunch supporter of our work to reduce all forms of family violence. We are so appreciative of the work they do for the people and animals of New Mexico!

09/21/2022

Forghedaboudit owner Kim Yacone killed, husband and chef Bob Yacone charged with murder

Forghedaboudit owner Kim Yacone killed, husband and chef Bob Yacone charged with murder

Sheriff Kim Stewart unveiled charges against Forghedaboudit chef Bob Yacone in the death of spouse Kim Yacone.

09/15/2022

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Today marks the first day of Latinx Heritage Month. According to the National Latinx Network, about 1 in 3 Latinas will experience intimate partner violence in her lifetime, and 1 in 12 Latinas have experienced intimate partner violence in the past 12 months. While this number is similar to the rate of white individuals facing abuse, Latinx survivors can face barriers to getting support. Check out this article to learn more: http://ow.ly/oBPA50KKgFB

09/08/2022

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Victim-blaming isolates victim/survivors and makes it harder for them to come forward. Examples of victim-blaming include:

▪️Making excuses for the abuser ("They were drunk")
▪️Blaming the survivor for the abuse because of something they did (or didn’t do) or said (or didn’t say)
▪️Saying the victim is making up the abuse to get attention

The best thing to do when a survivor shares their story with you is to listen and believe them.
If you have any questions or concerns about your relationship, give us a call at 1-800-373-1043.

05/22/2022

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According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 71% of pet owners entering domestic violence shelters report that their abuser had threatened, injured, or killed family pets. This is why DVIP has a safe pet program that includes fostering, emergency vet services, and Cooper's House, the kennel area in our shelter.

You can learn more about our emergency pet services here: http://ow.ly/h6QR50Jelyl

05/21/2022

Dogs show their stuff on catwalk

Mutt Strutt is tomorrow! See you an your adorable mutts at 2p in Altura Park!!

Sunday's Mutt Strutt gives canines chance to win prizes, get vaccines and microchips

05/20/2022

Don't miss the Mutt Strutt! (Back in-dog this Sunday) - https://mailchi.mp/e-solved/mutt-strutt-11548601

05/19/2022

Sunday is going to be a great event! It's not just the Mutt Strutt - there will be all kinds of family activities and fun. Be sure to come out to Altura Park on Sunday from 2 - 4pm to join the fun!

04/22/2022

Thank you to New Mexico Highlands University for this incredible offer!

Way to go New Mexico Highlands University!

I would like to offer six scholarships to any member of the NMHU community to take the online basic course in Animal Care and Control (ACO) from the National Animal Control and Care Association (NACA). The class is valued at $447 but will be offered free to the first six people who indicate an interest. This offer is open to students, faculty, and staff at the Las Vegas campus and all the Centers.

The course is offered asynchronously and provides basic training for anyone who is interested in expanding their skills in caring for animals. At the end of the online course, participants will receive National Animal Control Officer certification from NACA. You can read more about NACA and the course here: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/ready-to-grow-in-your-career/

It’s no secret that animal control is an ongoing challenge in Las Vegas and other communities in New Mexico, and although this course cannot address all aspects of the challenge, NMHU wants to provide resources to anyone who would like to add animal control training to their skillset, whether it’s for the eventual goal of becoming an animal control officer, whether it might benefit animal-related volunteer work, or whether it might provide a boost to your resume.

Mayor Louie Trujillo has commended New Mexico Highlands University for their initiative in offering this certification to members of the NMHU community because it brings attention to a critical issue in Las Vegas and provides a possible avenue for helping the city. As Mayor Trujillo says, “It shows great partnership between the university and the City of Las Vegas.”

If you are interested in receiving one of the six scholarships to the course, please contact Maria at [email protected]. The scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sam Minner

President, New Mexico Highlands University

12/05/2021

‘I can not give him up’: Greensboro man experiencing homelessness chooses dog over housing, much-needed surgery

Animals are family!

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/i-can-not-give-him-up-greensboro-man-experiencing-homelessness-chooses-dog-over-housing-much-needed-surgery/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR173a7OP3F5ab8vMXZFN-gKr_GT2QnfJ7rxnCD1mIsDm_6e6-vhc_Gx0tA

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The saying goes a dog is a man’s best friend. It couldn’t be more true for Donald Dickerson. “Every day he looks at me — I know I am loved. I…

11/30/2021

Nine in 10 domestic abusers also target pets, survey finds

9 out of 10. Horrifying on every level.

The Dogs Trust said pets can be used to ‘coerce, control, physically harm and threaten’

10/27/2021

People from literally around the world are going out of their way to find me on social media and thank me for today’s article in USA Today. 😭 clearly speaks to the importance of this issue.

10/11/2021

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Happy ! Today we honor our Indigenous survivors of violence, our advocates, our relatives and cycle breakers who are at the front lines to ensure safety & healthy communities & families. We celebrate today and we continue the fight for the liberation of all Indigenous People and Land! Ansd let’s continue to support & honor indigenous cycle breakers!

10/05/2021

If a community is safe for animals, it is safe for people. Become an animal control officer and make a difference in our community.

http://www.lasvegasnm.gov/Animal%20Control%20Officer%207.7.21.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1WPTEeRHysQTUpDvGv3kxYNUxuFoPlNUmbTbFH8ZA2asBJJG_X9I1Db54

10/01/2021

A great new book by our good friend and supporter, Andrew Campbell! Order yours today!!

09/16/2021

Will NM Finally Outlaw Be******ty? - The Paper.

This week's presentation by Positive Links and Animal Protection Voters to the State Legislature's Courts Corrections and Justice Interim Committee was well-received by lawmakers. Thanks to Jessica Johnson Shelton and Jenny Edwards for helping us raise this issue and working towards more humane, less violent communities.

https://abq.news/2021/09/will-nm-finally-outlaw-be******ty/

On Monday Positive Links, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing all forms of family violence, spoke in front of state lawmakers along with other organizations

09/10/2021

Positive Links will be presenting at a New Mexico State Legislature Interim Hearing on Monday. Along with Animal Protection Voters, we will be speaking about the link between animal abuse and human violence and the work we do to reduce all forms of family violence including domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and animal abuse.

We'll be asking legislators to support legislation to prohibit be******ty in NM. Be******ty is harmful to animals and is also significantly connected to harm to children and adults. NM is one of only 2 states where be******ty isn't illegal and we need to change that!

You can view the CCJ meeting online here: http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00293/Harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20210913/-1/67923

All the information on the meeting can be found here:https://www.nmlegis.gov/agendas/CCJageSep13.21.pdf

08/29/2021

Please vote for Positive Links as the best nonprofit in The Paper's first annual Albuquerque's Best competition. This type of exposure could really help us raise awareness and expand the amount of work we are able to do to help reduce all forms of family violence!

Voting ends September 1st.

Vote here:
https://vote.abq.news/community

08/27/2021

Join us tomorrow and Sunday for the Red & Green Veg Fest! Positive Links is a proud sponsor of the festival again this year. For the second year in a row, we'll be online - so join us for some great presentations, cooking demos, contests and lots of fun!

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8218545269236946443

08/24/2021

The Paper.’s First Annual Albuquerque’s Best - COMMUNITY

Please vote for Positive Links as the best nonprofit in The Paper's first annual Albuquerque's Best competition. This type of exposure could really help us raise awareness and expand the amount of work we are able to do to help reduce all forms of family violence!

Vote here:

https://vote.abq.news/community

08/21/2021

New bandana prints for tonight's Plant Powered Pop Up Market! These 5 designs are for the Littles - size XS.

HUGE thanks to our friend and supporter, Raven Stitches, for donating these adorable bandanas for our fundraising efforts.

$5 suggested donation per bandana. See you tonight!

08/21/2021

'A very harsh environment:' the struggles faced by animal protection officers

Animal care and control officers do important, but stressful, work. We thank them for doing this difficult work!

Jason Crossley, a supervisor at Regina's Animal Protection Services, says operational stress injury is high amongst him and his colleagues.

08/17/2021

Join us Saturday for the Plant Powered Pop Up Market! Positive Links will be there giving out information on The Link, selling some fundraising items and enjoying all the great food. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!

https://www.facebook.com/events/328840355620186

08/13/2021

Home - Animal Law Conference

Positive Links is offering 3 scholarships to attend the virtual Animal Law Conference this year!

To qualify for this scholarship you have to be someone who wants to make the world a better place for animals. You can be an attorney, animal advocate, nonprofit employee or anyone else who wants to learn and put this new knowledge to work for the animals!

If you would like to apply for one of the scholarships, please email us at [email protected] and tell us 1) why you want to attend the conference, 2) what you hope to do with the knowledge you gain at the conference and 3) why you need financial assistance to attend.

If you receive a scholarship, you must agree to write up a summary of what you learned and how you will use it to help animals to share with Positive Links within one month of the conference.

We'll choose 3 winners on October 1 - so get your applications in by September 30th to be considered.

https://www.animallawconference.org/

History of the Conference Lewis & Clark Law School and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have a rich history hosting and supporting animal law conferences for students, practitioners, scholars and activists. In 1982, the Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted its first animal law conference in San Francisco,....

08/12/2021

Animals are family too! Make sure every family member is safe.

08/10/2021

nationallinkcoalition.org

National Link Coalition August Newsletter

https://nationallinkcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LINK-Letter-2021-August.pdf

08/05/2021

Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque, Vegan Living Program/Schedule Book

Positive Links is once again a proud sponsor of the Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque, Vegan Living. Please join us online August 28-29 for great presentations, cooking demos, contests and more!

Registration Now open.
Register NOW for the Free Virtual Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque, Vegan Living – August 28-29, 2021

https://lnkd.in/gBqie9j

Join us for Day Two of the Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque, Vegan Living August 28-29,2021
Register here:

https://lnkd.in/gZshxBz

Once again we are going virtual.
The FREE Virtual event will be two days: Saturday August 28, 2021 from 10a-12:00p and Sunday August 29, 2021 from 10a-12:30p.

Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque, Vegan Living Program/Schedule Book with information on the 2021 Free Virtual Event on August 28-29, 2021. A host of great speakers and cooking demos. Presenters: Nancy Arenas Cindy Lou Negron-Matos Jane Velez-Mitchell Tonia L Carrier Hicks Dr. Akil Taher Dr. Will Tut...

06/09/2021

Please send us pics of all the winners with their prizes! We'll put all pics here in this album so everyone can enjoy these beautiful babies

06/06/2021

Thor likes his new toy

06/04/2021

We want to see your Mutt Strutt winners with their loot!

Please send us pics of all the winners with their prizes! We'll put all pics here in this album so everyone can enjoy these beautiful babies

06/04/2021

Photos from Positive Links's post

05/28/2021

Here they are folks, the adorable dogs participating in this year's Mutt Strutt fundraiser for Positive Links.

Registration is open now through May 28th. We'll add entries as we receive them. You can vote for participants by liking their picture.

Share, ask your friends and family to vote!

For all the details on the event, or to join in the fun and games, please visit our FB event page: https://fb.me/e/1nkqgpwKu

05/27/2021

Marcy

Marcy should win because she is a VERY GOOD girl - she even knows how to walk herself!

**To vote for me, just like/love this photo. While you're here, check out all the other Mutt Strutt entries in the photo album**

05/26/2021

Here they are folks, the adorable dogs participating in this year's Mutt Strutt fundraiser for Positive Links.

Registration is open now through May 28th. We'll add entries as we receive them. You can vote for participants by liking their picture.

Share, ask your friends and family to vote!

For all the details on the event, or to join in the fun and games, please visit our FB event page: https://fb.me/e/1nkqgpwKu

05/25/2021

Tir

He's a wonderful rescue dog who happens to be my service dog. He's helped me SO much with my disabilities, most of which are the result of serving in the US Army.

**To vote for me, just like/love this photo. While you're here, check out all the other Mutt Strutt entries in the photo album**

05/25/2021

Positive Links’ annual ‘Mutt Strutt’ goes virtual for 2021

We are so grateful for the continued support we receive from KRQE News 13. After a year of Zoom interviews, they were kind enough to have Cinderella and me back in the studio this morning to talk about the Mutt Strutt this Friday night. We think our SpokesDog did an amazing job!!

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s almost time for the annual Mutt Strutt, and this year, Positive Links is keeping things online. Positive Links Board President Tammy Fiebelkorn discusses how t…