Bandit wears a perfect black mask, but he’s not hiding — he’s simply grieving. After losing the human who loved him for a lifetime, this 5yo soft-furred gentleman arrived with a trembling heart and a suitcase full of confusion. Approach him gently and you’ll watch the fear loosen. His hiss fades, his shaking settles, and that masked face leans into your hand like he’s remembering what safety feels like. Give him time, and he’ll even roll onto his back, offering his belly — the tiniest, bravest invitation to belong again. A lifelong indoor cat and a friend to other felines, Bandit is searching for a quiet home where patience lives. In return, he’ll give you something heartbreakingly beautiful: the trust of a cat learning to love after loss. Email contact@espanolahumane.org if you are interested in adopting. 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

Wigglebutt Wyatt is a pint-sized, pudgalicious pupparoo! This two-month-old Kelpie mix is basically a marshmallow with momentum: all boops, bounds, and buttery-soft belly flops. Apply on our website to snag an appointment at our Ojo Santa Fe Puppy Patch and meet this one-of-a-kind butterbean yourself. 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