Ashley Ann treats every day like it already has plans for the two of you. This 8-year-old, 70-pound glamour girl is a live action hair product commercial, and she doesn’t just go on walks—she headlines them. She is a slow-motion shampoo ad wind-in-the-mane moment. Nose to the breeze, tail in constant approval, always checking in to make sure you’re coming too, because you are, without question, her favorite part of any outing. Ashley Ann has a gift for making life feel a little more alive. She’s currently heartworm positive, but that doesn’t define her story or slow her down from finding her person. Read More
Pets
Pets Of The Week: Waggles And Jerry
Waggles is a 2-year-old, 40-pound pocket Pittie with a heart far bigger than her little tugboat body. From the moment she arrived, she made her philosophy clear: wag first, ask questions later. This tiny burst of sunshine greets every person and every moment as if it is the best thing that has ever happened to her, earning herself a steady stream of admirers through Española Humane’s Fosters in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
Behind all of Waggles’ nonstop happiness, however, her tiny body was quietly fighting two tick-borne diseases that were discovered after unusual bleeding Read More
Teen Center Invites Community Members To Bring Pets To Help Students De-Stress This Week
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YMCA News:
The Family YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center is inviting community members to help support local teens during the upcoming End of Semester De-Stress Week by bringing friendly pets to visit the Teen Center from 1–5 p.m., this Wednesday and Thursday.
Each semester, the Teen Center hosts relaxing activities, food, and opportunities for teens to unwind during finals week. Visits from animals have consistently been one of the most popular and comforting parts of the program, giving students a chance to de-stress, socialize, and take a break from academic pressures.
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Pets Of The Week: Meet Betty And Mia
Meet Best in Show Betty! At 9 years old, going on two, Betty will be the star of the Española Humane PetSmart ‘Adopt Joy’ event from noon to 3 p.m. this Friday in Santa Fe. For the past few weeks, Betty has been shining in the Española Humane Fosters in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, learning leash skills, polishing her manners, and mastering cues with her dedicated inmate foster. She’s crate trained, house trained, loves people, and enjoys other dogs. Whip-smart, full of personality, and still packed with sparkle, Betty is the complete package. Her entire incarcerated foster Read More
Pets Of The Week: Bruno And Julius
Bruno is a 3-year-old heartthrob with hypnotizing green eyes and the emotional sensitivity of a poet. This dog is pure gentleness. He walks softly, leans lovingly into your side, and looks at you like he’s known you forever. Bruno is wonderful with other dogs, respectful with cats, and deeply kind with people. Everyone who meets this tender fella falls in love! Apply for Bruno on our website: he is currently in foster care at the Penitentiary of New Mexico where his inmate foster has crate, potty, and leash trained him already! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Read More
Sunday Forum: Compassionate Care For Animals With Speaker Kate Baldwin Of Española Humane
COMMUNITY News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St. The Second Sunday Forum program endeavors to educate the public about issues that affect the community and to provide opportunities for exploration.
The Forum starts at 12 p.m., Sunday, May 10.
The speaker is Kate Baldwin, Executive Director of Española Humane. Española Humane is working to build a more compassionate community by caring for both animals and the people who love them. Grounded in the values of empathy and collaboration, the talk will explore how expanded Read More
Española Humane & The Horse Shelter Partner To Bring Free Drive-Through Vaccines For Horses 10 AM To 2 PM May 9
COMMUNITY News:
Española Humane is expanding access to lifesaving care in a new way—by going big. In a new partnership with The Horse Shelter, Española Humane will offer free drive-through vaccines for horses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at its new Animal Clinic, at 2126 El Llano Road, just north of Española High School and across from the Ohkay Owingeh airport.
The event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to serve animals across Northern New Mexico—both large and small—by removing barriers to care and reaching more families where they are.
“This partnership allows us Read More
Pets Of The Week: Gage And Olive
Gage the golden go-getter is soon to be ‘paw-roled’! This 1.5-year-old charmer is crate, potty and leash trained and cue-savvy thanks to the Paws in the Pen 8-week 24/7 training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. He’s playful, people loving, dog friendly, and bursting with love. Gage goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of heartworm prevention plus follow-up training support is included—set up for success from day one. Smart, spirited, and seriously sweet—Gage is ready to go home and glow! Apply on the Española Humane website to meet Gage. Española Humane Read More
Pets Of The Week: Marcy And Simba
Marcy is sunshine in a slightly squishy Lab suit! At 9 years young, this golden-hearted girl is pure joy on four paws, with a tail wag that starts at her nose and ends somewhere in tomorrow. Marcy lives for her people—shadowing you like a happy little cloud, collecting pats, and insisting every moment deserves appreciation. When the sun’s out, she’s first in the kiddie pool, channeling full mermaid energy. She knows her basics (especially when snacks are involved), enjoys leash strolls with a touch of joyful enthusiasm, and is fully house and crate trained thanks to her inmate foster. She’s currently Read More
Pets Of The Week: Cricket And Romeo
Fresh out of foster and chirping his way directly into your heart, Cricket has hopped into Española Humane’s Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe like he owns the place (and honestly… he might). Once a days-old bottle baby, he was raised around the clock by one of our big-hearted Española Humane Animal Clinic vet assistants—so yes, he’s been finely tuned from the very beginning.
Now he’s all shimmer and shine, with exotic good looks, soulful eyes and a rear-to-ear waggle. Apply on our website to schedule your serenade with Cricket at the resort in Santa Fe!
With his delightfully lopsided facial markings, Read More