Olive arrived in late May with a brutal injury to her mouth. Española Humane vets determined this tenacious tabby had likely been bitten by a spider in her tongue, and due to the necrosis, much of her tongue had to be amputated. At first she was unable to eat; a tube was inserted into her stomach so she could be fed every few hours, and she was also supported with IV fluids. By some kind of miracle, this 10-month-old itty bitty kitty bounced back. She has half of a tongue remaining, and she can now eat and drink on her own (though she is a little messy). Olive has been nothing but loving and kind since the moment she arrived, despite pain and trauma and the frustration of not being able to take care of herself. This is one heart-y kitty and she deserves a special home and family to call her own. Olive is available at the shelter and her adoption fee is waived to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Española Humane at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Visit www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Senior lovers … Osa needs a soft place to land – a shelter is no place for this queen! She might be 10 years old, mostly deaf, and a little shaky from neglect, but this ol’ gal has plenty of pep left in her step. Osa is a treasure that  deserves to be treasured, taken on sniffy-walk adventures, offered a lap to cuddle and a cozy bed to dream, and a home to call her own. This girl’s sunset years of life should be brilliant shades of love. Osa’s adoption fee is waived, and she is available to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at Española Humane at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Visit www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH