Pets

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A participant in the 2023 Dog Jog and his faithful and affectionate companion. Courtesy photo

By WENDEE BRUNISH
Chair
Los Alamos Dog Jog 2023

The wind held off until most of the runners and walkers and their eager dogs completed the 26th Annual Dog Jog April 29, 2023. This year’s Dog Jog raised more than $17,000 for Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA).

FOSCA is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to abandoned animals and to pets and their owners in northern New Mexico. Our catastrophic care program pays for veterinary care for sick or injured animals Read More

Annie is a bit shy when she first meets someone, but once you get her out of her kennel and outside, she comes alive with love! This 2 year old 37 lb. border collie mix is playful with other dogs and eager to interact with people. Her intelligence and energy mean she’ll be the dream companion for someone who walks or hikes – she’s great on leash, too and the perfect portable size to join you on all of your adventures great and small. Annie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention – and her adoption fee is waived. Espanola Humane is open to Read More

They don’t make ‘em any more handsome or hunky than Junior. This 9-year-old beauty of a bloodhound is playful with every dog he meets, social and sweet with people, and he has the absolute most amazing ears. Junior is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and goes home 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. Visit www.espanolahumane.org or call 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Bryan is a creamsicle of cat, an absolutely adorable orange tabby who is the life of the shelter’s lobby and loves being the first to Read More

Suzy is a stunning torbie who enjoys sunning and lounging and making air muffins while people murmur sweet nothings to her. Sugarbear Suzy is 1-year-old, weighs 7 lbs. and will go home spayed, vaccinated and microchipped from the Española Humane shelter, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy in Española. Visit www.espanolahumane.org. Courtesy/EH

Petunia is a petite confection of perfection: at two years young, she’s just 5 lbs. of floof and fun! This little wiggly-waggly sweety makes hearts sing. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Read More

Springtime is a great time to adopt or foster a new best friend. Across the country, shelters are struggling with higher intake, while adoptions, fosters and rescues are not keeping pace. Courtesy/Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society News:

National Pet Day is April 11. To celebrate, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, has put together a list of some of the most interesting facts about our furry friends.

In the vein of The Late Show with David Letterman, here’s Best Friends’ Read More

Maddox is a nearly 4-year-old cat surrendered to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter Feb. 24 by its owner. He is soft and cuddly and ready to be adopted. To meet Maddox, stop by the shelter 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday (closed Wednesdays) at 226 East Road or call 505.662.8179. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Mugzy is a 3-year-old Husky/Australian Cattle Dog surrendered to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter in December by its owner. Mugzy enjoys the company of other dogs and cats and is ready to be adopted. To meet this handsome dog, stop by the shelter 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Read More

Luna is loving the new Canine Cabana Fun-Zone ball pit at Española Humane. This 1-year-old 67 lb. brindle beauty is a super chill and affectionate staff favorite – the type of dog who is easy going and is happily up for anything. Luna has spent a lot of time hanging out in the front offices with the staff and tends to find a corner to lay down in and enjoy a rawhide. Luna would be happy as a solo dog or with a canine companion – she enjoys dogs with a similar relaxed temperament to hers but can get annoyed with rambunctious dogs who ruin her vibe. The Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 Read More