From the sweeping drama of the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Die Walküre emerges Valkyrie, a tricolor marvel whose courage is matched only by her cuteness. Born to ride the winds of adventure, this little heroine has traded her winged helmet for a wagging tail and is now seeking her forever stage. Valkyrie is one of the special Opera Pets available for adoption from Española Humane’s Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe; with the spirit of a heroine and the sweetness of a love aria, Valkyrie is ready to gallop into someone’s heart (no flying horse required). Apply at www.espanolahumane to adopt. Valkyrie goes home spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and with six months of heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Courtesy/EH

Total tabby heartthrob  Mittens isn’t just handsome, he’s handsome as all heck. At just a year old, this dashing doodlebug has spent most of his days living the cushy indoor life, but he also has a streak of swashbuckling adventure in his whiskers. He loves a good sprint toward the great outdoors, so a secure catio or screened porch would be his idea of paradise. He arrived to our shelter with a broken femur, but this chap doesn’t know how to quit – he’s all healed up and ready to find his forever! If you’re looking for a charming mix of couch-snuggler, cardboard box enthusiast, and bold sunshine seeker, Mittens is your guy! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Visit www.espanolahumane.org. Courtesy/EH.