I've been gifted with knowing a few of the world's great people. But it's always a delightful surprise when they turn up unannounced.
The lights of Raven's Heart Gallery beckoned.
Cyrus Mejir, one of the co-founders of Best Friends Animal Society, was there.
Behind Cyrus: Ballodel Cavalo by Willamarie Hulxkamp
He told how they started with 25 people in 1984 and now there are over 800. And, as you probably know, their reputation is world-wide.
It was Best Friends that initiated the "no-kill" shelter. Even Albuquerque, with more Walmarts per capita than any other city, has a no-kill policy and has implemented foster programs and other means of helping animals find homes.
Read the organization's history here.
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