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TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS MOUNTED HORSE PATROL
A new volunteer program, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds Mounted Horse Patrol is looking for volunteers to join the team. Established this year by the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK) the volunteer program will help expand park services to the front country trails and is run by National Park Service Rangers. The volunteer mounted patrol will serve as the “eyes and ears” of the park rangers and provide valuable support with visitor safety. Currently a team of 5 dedicated local Volunteers in Parks manage every aspect of care and training of their personal patrol horses, under the leadership of Tule Springs Fossil Beds Integrated Resources Program Manager. These special horses serve as park ambassadors; giving a friendly hello to all visitors they see on the trails at TUSK. While on horse patrol, the uniformed volunteers provide valuable extended ranger services by watching for public safety concerns, hazardous trail conditions, visitors needing emergency assistance and reporting issues back to park rangers. The efforts of the volunteers also play a critical role in the preservation of park resources and visitor education. Patrol volunteers are always happy to provide additional park and trail information to visitors, the park’s natural and cultural resources, and to talk about their horse ambassadors. The Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (or TUSK, the National Park System acronym) and Ice Age Fossils State Park officially gained their designation as a national monument in December 2014. For more information about TUSK - www.nps.gov/tusk
GREAT ROLE MODELS A big shout out to Olivia & Sophia, twin sisters, who donated pet food to the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society.
Thank You!
The Las Vegas Pet Community is fortunate to have so many pet lovers who support the local animal shelters and rescues through gifts of time and money.
ORDINANCE PROTECTS ANIMALS On December 16, 2020, the North Las Vegas City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 3053 to protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and ensure compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes. The division’s name was changed to Animal Protection Services. The ordinance criminalizes the failure to provide animals kept outside with food, water, veterinary care and adequate shelter. Prohibitions on tethering of dogs reduced the maximum amount of time a dog can be tethered outside during a 24-hour period from 14 hours to 10 hours. Violators are deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. In September, the animal rights group Nevada Voters for Animals started a petition to strengthen North Las Vegas animal cruelty ordinances in response to the death of Lily, a dog who died in August after being tethered outside in the heat. The owner was formally charged with two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty on January 12 is scheduled to appear in court on February 25. North Las Vegas Animal Protection Service www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/police/ animal_protection_services.php Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • March/April 2021
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