Pets

Some miracles barely weigh more than their whiskers, yet carry an extraordinary will to live. At just one week old, Allegra was explicably found alone in the middle of a highway. Cars were speeding past at 65+ mph when a Good Samaritan saw her and pulled over—one vehicle even passed directly over her before he could reach her. She had been thrown between lanes and left severely injured, covered in abrasions and in shock.

Allegra’s condition was critical. No one knew if she would survive the night. But she held on. She spent her earliest weeks in an incubator under round-the-clock foster care—on antibiotics, Read More

Splash! That’s the sound of Benson making himself the life of the party. This lovable goof recently showed off his social skills poolside, making friends with every dog he met and proving that his biggest talent—aside from cuddling—is winning over absolutely everyone in sight. Benson is getting ready to be “paw-roled” from our Paws in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, where he’s spent eight weeks polishing his manners, learning new skills, and perfecting his signature full-body cuddle lean. At just 1 year old and 59 pounds, this boxer mix is built for adventures, road trips, Read More

If your love language is patience, your reward is Karen. This 1yo 15lb chi-mix cover model of a dog arrived with her bravery tucked away like secret. But she has now discovered the ancient magic of tiny dogs everywhere: treats! Offer one gently, give her a little time, and you’ll watch her worries melt like sugar in tea. And once you’re in, you’re IN! Suddenly, this cautious little creature becomes a lovable lap dog who wants to be cradled close and leans into affection with her whole heart. Karen isn’t a whirlwind love-at-first-sight kind of dog…she’s the handwritten note tucked into your coat pocket. Read More

Blue is a handsome heartthrob and professional toy collector. This 64-pound pittie believes no journey should be taken empty-mouthed. Walk? Toy. Bedtime? Toy. Meeting new friends? Definitely toy. He proudly carries his treasures everywhere he goes like a little kid showing off a favorite stuffed animal.

Beneath all that charm is a hunkachunka meatloaf of a dog with an enormous heart. Blue loves his toys, adores his people, and occasionally forgets he’s not actually a lap dog. His goofy personality and sweet nature make him impossible not to love.

Blue is currently learning house, crate, and Read More

Ashley Ann treats every day like it already has plans for the two of you. This 8-year-old, 70-pound glamour girl is a live action hair product commercial, and she doesn’t just go on walks—she headlines them. She is a slow-motion shampoo ad wind-in-the-mane moment. Nose to the breeze, tail in constant approval, always checking in to make sure you’re coming too, because you are, without question, her favorite part of any outing. Ashley Ann has a gift for making life feel a little more alive. She’s currently heartworm positive, but that doesn’t define her story or slow her down from finding her person. Read More

Waggles is a 2-year-old, 40-pound pocket Pittie with a heart far bigger than her little tugboat body. From the moment she arrived, she made her philosophy clear: wag first, ask questions later. This tiny burst of sunshine greets every person and every moment as if it is the best thing that has ever happened to her, earning herself a steady stream of admirers through Española Humane’s Fosters in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico.

Behind all of Waggles’ nonstop happiness, however, her tiny body was quietly fighting two tick-borne diseases that were discovered after unusual bleeding Read More