The challenges of running a rural shelter in New Mexico has not stopped Bea Gallegos, manager of the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Bea is intent on giving the dogs and cats in her care the best she can, but this is not always easy. Bea has also developed a method for rehabilitating feral dogs, which makes up about 10% of her shelter's population. Bea and her staff consistently defy the odds that surrounds them, all at the age of 26. Even though her job can be hard, Bea knows she is where she is supposed to be.

If anyone wants to learn more about the shelter, or get some amazing dogs for rescue or adoption, please follow the Facebook page Las Vegas Animal Care Center at https://www.facebook.com/share/1NLQ1pUi2LhX6GCw/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The LVAAC website is https://www.lasvegasnm.gov/city-of-las-vegas-animal-care-center. Phone number is 505-426-3289