GOLDSTAR ANIMALS HELPING PEOPLE INC.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Taos, New Mexico
Volunteer-based programs for animals helping people
ABOUT GOLDSTAR
Goldstar Animals Helping People, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation licensed in the state of New Mexico. The mission of Goldstar Animals Helping People is to improve the quality of life for the residents of northern New Mexico through a therapeutic program which includes services and activities promoting human/animal interaction.

Goldstar Animals Helping People Dog Visitation and Therapy programs. Handlers take their Delta Society registered dogs to nursing homes, schools, the library, hospice settings, family and children counseling, and court interviews with children (www.Deltasociety.org). This program is planning to extend soon to include the Holy Cross Hospital.

We currently have several Delta Pet Partner teams and other therapy dog teams in training.
All of us at Goldstar dearly love animals, and while we applaud the efforts of all of the terrific animal rescue organizations, our mission is different. At Goldstar the focus is on the power of healing that animals can bring to people who are in difficult circumstances. We help train healthy pets with good dispositions so that they may brighten the life of someone in a nursing home, cheer up a troubled teenager, or listen to a child who is having tough time learning to read aloud. Some of the therapy animals animals were at one time rescued, others may be purebreds, but the goal is always the same -- bringing comfort and help to humans in need. Please join us in whatever way you can to help make this healing a reality in our community.

GOLDSTAR CONTACTS
Sandra Miller, Acting President
575-758-0123
 all inquiries
Ruth Bourgeois, Secretary/Treasurer
575-758-1212
April Werner 575-758-1376 lilith@laplaza.org
Dana Renor, Member at Large
Obedience trainer for Goldstar and dog owners
 575-776-8850
Mary Lane Leslie, Legal consultant

Goldstar in the news - click here for stories about Goldstar.

To find out how you and your pet can also become a Pet Partner team, click here:
Pet Partner Info

Goldstar Animals Helping People, Inc. is the most forward thinking and aggressively active animal group in the Taos area. They are always looking for new ways to expand their goal of animals helping people. From Search and Rescue to their Delta certified Reading Program Teams, Goldstar puts their time and effort into this community.
Karen Butler, Dog training and experience Therapy Dog Handler

Donations are always appreciated and can be made with credit card:
Or mailed to:

GOLDSTAR ANIMALS HELPING PEOPLE INC.
PO Box 525, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

Email: gsahp@taosnet.com

I have been working with Goldstar, a certified New Mexico State Police, Search and Rescue team for several years. I have watched as their numbers grew and their training became more intense.
I am proud to have Goldstar Search and Rescue as part of the New Mexico State Police, Search and Rescue, Mounted and K/9 effort.
Tim Johnson, Jr., New Mexico Police Search and Rescue Field Coordinator
#106 Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association, Team Leader
Website by Goldstar volunteer
Ruth Bourgeois, WebWorksofTaos