Pets

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Seeking Support, Donations For Pregnant Stray Dog And Unborn Puppies

SFAS News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS) is seeking donations, support and eventually a loving home for a stray dog rescued on the side of I-25 that is about to give birth to a litter of puppies.

Monetary donations will be utilized to provide her with care, safety, medical attention and comfort needed to give birth and to keep her puppies healthy. 

“We’re calling on the community to help support a vulnerable mother and her puppies,” Pamela Weese Powell said, Director of Philanthropy for Santa Fe Animal Shelter. “Our team is working hard to ensure the proper care and nutrition for this momma Read More

Pets Of The Week: Mini-Shepherd Nova & Tabby Golden

Nova is a star! This sweet and smart mini-shepherd mix is learning to become a fetchin’ fool; other than lovin’ up her people and playing with other pups, Nova loves nothing more than to play fetch, and she even returns the ball and drops it. Nova is just 24 lbs. at 6 months old, and she will be perfect for any family. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit espanolahumane.com. Courtesy/EH

Golden is your guy! There’s nothing like an orange tabby boy to light up your day with some snuggly sunshine. Golden is 3 months old, neutered, microchipped and up Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Rusalka And Astyanax

Española Humane is naming pets for this season’s productions at the beloved Santa Fe Opera! Rusalka is named for the title character of Rusalka, a little water nymph who will risk everything for love! Mini-cattle dog Rusalka loves splashing in the doggy pool, playing with her siblings and all people and will give her whole heart to her adopters; give this pup her fairy-tail forever and adopt her from the Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe; apply on the Española Humane website and they will schedule an appointment at the resort in Santa Fe. www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Astyanax is Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Sweet Lady & Lovable Ed

Lady is a summery-sweet cattle dog/pibble mix with a spirit of pure sunshine. This 4-year-old, 46 lb. beauty has touched every person she meets with her playful heart of solid gold. This silly sweetheart loves to play in water, which is a great way for her to feel cool on these blistering hot days, and she loves any toy that bounces – which matches her bouncing buoyant personality. Lady is also a snugglebug that loves to curl up next to her people. Her adoption fee is waived and she goes home spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Visit www.espanolahumane.org Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Ken & Love

He’s just a Ken looking for his Barbie and a dreamhouse, and he takes Barbie’s wisdom to heart: ‘The best way to make a friend is to be a friend.’ This handsome blonde blue-eyed boy is so cheerful and chatty and makes the cutest happy noises when he head boops. Ken the kitty is three years old, 7 lbs. and goes home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped with a waived adoption fee. ‘Get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong.–Barbie. Española Humane is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday to walk-in adopters. Call 505.753.8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.org, for more information. Courtesy/Española Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Catherine Purr And Sniff

Catherine Purr lives up to her name – this 2-month-old, female buff-colored kitten is like a therapy furbaby! She just purrs and purrs and makes everything right in the world. She goes home, spayed, vaccinated, and micro chipped for an adoption fee of $30. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 505.753.8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.org. Courtesy/Española Humane

Sniff arrived in ruff shape with a severe concussion, most likely hit by a car. Miraculously, she has fully recovered after a few days rest she bounced back and is a happy Read More

Pets of the Week: Meet Mella And Bryan

Mella is mellow and magnificent! This sweet 3-year-old gal was invited to a ewcent adoption event, and she couldn’t have been more relaxed and easy going – she takes everything in stride. Mella’s adoption fee is waived and she goes home spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 505-753-8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.orgCourtesy/Española Humane

Bryan is a creamsicle of cat, an absolutely adorable orange tabby who is the life of the shelter’s lobby – cats Read More

Girl Scouts Deliver Cookies To Los Alamos Animal Shelter

Los Alamos Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena receives the gift of donated cookies on behalf of the shelter, from members of Girl Scout Troop 10762 of Los Alamos. While delivering the cookies, the Girl Scouts had the opportunity to hold and snuggle some of the residents Friday afternoon at 226 East Road. To learn more about the shelter and cats and dogs available for adoption, click here. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena creates balloon pets for members of Girl Scout Troop 10762 during their visit Friday afternoon to the shelter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More