Pets

NMRA: Dining With Dogs – Follow The Rules

Italian Greyhound at a restaurant. Courtesy photo

By CEO CAROL WRIGHT
New Mexico Restaurant Association

As the CEO of the New Mexico Restaurant Association, I am compelled to address a growing concern cropping up in dining establishments across our state – the presence of non-service dogs in restaurants. While we understand the love and companionship our furry friends bring, it is important to recognize the potential health and safety risks of allowing dogs in food service establishments.

The New Mexico Health Department regulations clearly state that only ADA service animals are permitted Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian

Daphne is simply ear-resistable. This dog is a good egg looking for her hoppily-ever-after home. This 2-year-old, 53 lb. confection of perfection just graduated from 8-weeks of training in Española Humane’s Paws in the Pen program at the State Penitentiary of New Mexico. Daphne’s expressive eyes and smiley face will melt you into an actual puddle of love. She has bloomed with her training, is friendly with everyone, and loves to play with other dogs. Apply for Daphne on the Española Humane website so they can schedule a meet and greet Daphne goes home potty, leash and crate trained with a whole Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Yukio And Gia

Yukio is the cutest carebear kitty around. She is curious and engaged and loves to explore, plus she’s sweet as sugar. She has tried to befriend the great outdoors, but she thinks it’s a little too loud out there and prefers to be your little house buddy. Yukio loves head boops and rubbing her head on your legs, and after she’s had enough petting, she will roll around and stretch on the floor for a good minute. She is 11lbs., 2 years old, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped – and ready to make your house her home. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Gaia And Frito Pie

There’s no shortage of personality with this one! Gaia is a gorgeous husky pup who is social, silly and sweet. She’s  enjoying a pampered pup spa week at Española Humane’s Ojo Santa Fe Puppy Patch, and available for adoption.  Apply here to schedule an appointment at the resort in Santa Fe or call 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

There’s nothing like a Frito Pie to make you feel all warm and comfy and good. This terrific tabby is affectionate and sweet, great with other kitties and likes dogs. Frito Pie is 2 years old, 10 lbs., neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to make your house his home. Española Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Sonny And Max

Sonny is the family dog everyone wants! This 51lb 6yo shepherd mix is pudgemuffin perfection: his rear-to-ear waggle, his love of other dogs, his adoration of all humans, and he even likes cats! Sonny is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home with six months of free heartworm prevention! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Courtesy/EH

Max is short for Maxine – this female orange tabby is one year old, 6lbs, and has three legs! Max arrived with a condition causing brachial plexus paralysis; her leg was unusable and required amputation. Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Cupcake Moon And Boone

Senior cat lovers! Meet Cupcake Moon. Could her name be any sweeter? Or could her wonky ears be any more endearing? This 13-years-young longhaired lovebug is silky soft, and she loves for anyone to admire and pet her mane and cuddle her close. Her age does not stop her from being active and purring up a storm, and she’s a social kitty who would make a purrfect companion for any home with or with or without cat friends. Cupcake Moon is ready to light up your life with love and laughter. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit the Española Humane website Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Canelo & Majestic

Canelo is a red-headed cinnamon stick of snaggletooth sweetness. This reverse-vampire is 11 lbs., a year old and he goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy., in Española. Visit https://www.espanolahumane.org/. Courtesy/EH

Majestic lives up to his name. This Lion King arrived after his owner passed away and a Good Samaritan cared for him and brought him to us. After some TLC spa treatments to remove fur matting, a pedicure and treating Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Rolo And Milagro

Rolo is a big ol’ heart wrapped in fur, with one ear that adorably flops over. He seems to be house trained, is snuggly and sweet, and gets along well with other dogs – he’s even co-kenneled with a new friend, and he’s teaching her how to be brave. Rolo is a staff favorite, and he would be a great family dog! He’s 2 years old and 87 lbs. of sugarcube shepherd. His adoption fee is waived and he goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy., in Española. Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Quincy And Chanel

Quincy has been ‘paw-roled’ from Española Humane’s Paws in the Pen program in partnership with the New Mexico Corrections Department. He was paired with two inmate trainers and enrolled in a 24/7 8-week training program designed to develop wonderful family dogs with excellent training. Quincy is potty, leash and crate trained and knows a whole list of cues and behaviors. Speckled & spotty Quincy boy is a sweet, lanky, cuddly goofball. This 3-year-old 57 lb. hound mix has excelled at many skills, especially saying ‘hi’ and flipping over into your lap to get belly rubs. He is athletic and loves Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Jelly Bean And Lulu

Calling all black lab lovers! Española Humane has a litter of three labs at their Ojo Santa Fe Puppy Patch. Jelly Bean has the most kissable ears this side of the Mississippi, endearing eyes that beam right into your heart and a wiggly wag that makes your spirit smile! She is 2 months old, spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention. Apply on the Española Humane website and they can schedule an appointment at the resort in Santa Fe.  www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

Lulu is lovely and lively with the most luminous whiskers! Read More