SFAS News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Animal Shelter and ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) disaster response team collaborated to evacuate 38 homeless dogs from Santa Fe County to create additional space for animals displaced by burn scar flooding in Las Vegas.

The ASPCA safely transferred 38 dogs out of Santa Fe Animal Shelter to their shelter in Columbus, Ohio, which freed up kennel capacity for 25 dogs from the Las Vegas Animal Care Center and an additional 20 stray animals that came in as a result of last week’s Independence Day Celebration. 

“Partnering with the ASPCA allows us to bring our population capacity to a level that allows us enough breathing room to offer space to animals from neighboring communities who need a little extra help during challenging times,” said Community Engagement Manager Sara Fitzpatrick of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

“We really appreciate the help from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and the ASPCA,” Mycheala Ortiz, Las Vegas Animal Care Center technician said. “It’s going to be a great help not only to us but to our community because now we don’t have to use so much water. We are really thankful to partners such as this one who are willing to step in and lend a hand whenever necessary.”

With this new kennel space, Santa Fe Animal Shelter will be able to support the Las Vegas dogs with a variety of services including behavioral health, medical treatment, and emotional care required after fearful circumstances in their home community. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is asking the community for continued support through donations of supplies and funds, and adoptions for animals as the kennels are anticipated to fill up again.