Pets

Española Humane is naming pets for this season’s productions at the beloved Santa Fe Opera! Rusalka is named for the title character of Rusalka, a little water nymph who will risk everything for love! Mini-cattle dog Rusalka loves splashing in the doggy pool, playing with her siblings and all people and will give her whole heart to her adopters; give this pup her fairy-tail forever and adopt her from the Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe; apply on the Española Humane website and they will schedule an appointment at the resort in Santa Fe. www.espanolahumane.org 505.753.8662. Courtesy/EH

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Lady is a summery-sweet cattle dog/pibble mix with a spirit of pure sunshine. This 4-year-old, 46 lb. beauty has touched every person she meets with her playful heart of solid gold. This silly sweetheart loves to play in water, which is a great way for her to feel cool on these blistering hot days, and she loves any toy that bounces – which matches her bouncing buoyant personality. Lady is also a snugglebug that loves to curl up next to her people. Her adoption fee is waived and she goes home spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Visit www.espanolahumane.org Read More

He’s just a Ken looking for his Barbie and a dreamhouse, and he takes Barbie’s wisdom to heart: ‘The best way to make a friend is to be a friend.’ This handsome blonde blue-eyed boy is so cheerful and chatty and makes the cutest happy noises when he head boops. Ken the kitty is three years old, 7 lbs. and goes home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped with a waived adoption fee. ‘Get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong.–Barbie. Española Humane is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday to walk-in adopters. Call 505.753.8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.org, for more information. Courtesy/Española Read More

Catherine Purr lives up to her name – this 2-month-old, female buff-colored kitten is like a therapy furbaby! She just purrs and purrs and makes everything right in the world. She goes home, spayed, vaccinated, and micro chipped for an adoption fee of $30. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 505.753.8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.org. Courtesy/Española Humane

Sniff arrived in ruff shape with a severe concussion, most likely hit by a car. Miraculously, she has fully recovered after a few days rest she bounced back and is a happy Read More

Mella is mellow and magnificent! This sweet 3-year-old gal was invited to a ewcent adoption event, and she couldn’t have been more relaxed and easy going – she takes everything in stride. Mella’s adoption fee is waived and she goes home spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and with six months of free heartworm prevention. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 505-753-8662 or visit www.espanolahumane.org. Courtesy/Española Humane

Bryan is a creamsicle of cat, an absolutely adorable orange tabby who is the life of the shelter’s lobby – cats Read More

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A participant in the 2023 Dog Jog and his faithful and affectionate companion. Courtesy photo

By WENDEE BRUNISH
Chair
Los Alamos Dog Jog 2023

The wind held off until most of the runners and walkers and their eager dogs completed the 26th Annual Dog Jog April 29, 2023. This year’s Dog Jog raised more than $17,000 for Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA).

FOSCA is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to abandoned animals and to pets and their owners in northern New Mexico. Our catastrophic care program pays for veterinary care for sick or injured animals Read More

Annie is a bit shy when she first meets someone, but once you get her out of her kennel and outside, she comes alive with love! This 2 year old 37 lb. border collie mix is playful with other dogs and eager to interact with people. Her intelligence and energy mean she’ll be the dream companion for someone who walks or hikes – she’s great on leash, too and the perfect portable size to join you on all of your adventures great and small. Annie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and goes home with six months of free heartworm prevention – and her adoption fee is waived. Espanola Humane is open to Read More