Silver alert: Leche! This quiet, shy, long haired senior loves gentle grooming and soft pets around her ears. She licks her foster mom on her nose after giving a soft meow. Leche devours her Sheba with gravy, practices meticulous litter box habits, and uses her cardboard scratcher frequently. Leche would fit in well in a home with no children and no other pets – she has earned her request for a quiet life indoors. Apply for Leche on the Española Humane website and schedule a meet and greet with her foster mom. Visit www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH 
Talula is a staff favorite! This 44 lb. one-year-old shepherd mix is the perfect fun-sized dog with the temperament to match – she has completely charmed staff and they are all smitten. Talula is really affectionate, gets so excited to go out for playgroups, and has done quite well with other dogs in playgroup both at the shelter and during her vacation at Santa Fe Tails. The shelter 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