Pets

Oh, Odessa… those ears! Gigantic, sticky-uppy, swoon-worthy ears that could catch signals from the moon. Seriously, these ears have their own gravitational pull. She tilts her head and somehow you’ve got sattelite tv! At one year old, Odessa is a Dutch Shepherd mix with a heart like a hidden treasure chest. She’s the kind of girl who tiptoes through the world, shy at first—but when she trusts you, she blooms like a sunbeam stretching across the horizon. She’ll curl next to you, soft as velvet, or erupt into a sudden, cosmic chaos of playfulness that make you wonder if she’s secretly part kitten, Read More

Cream Puff is a Siamese sweet treat! This 2½-month-old darling delight is as soft, sweet, and irresistible as his name! Cream Puff is a tiny cloud of fluff who bounces through life with endless energy, pouncing, zooming, and tumbling like the perfect little puff pastry in motion. He’s also a social connoisseur of fun—he adores other cats and loves having a playful buddy to wrestle, chase, and share cozy naptime with. His current favorite pastime? Tag-teaming with his foster’s 5-year-old cat! Cream Puff is ready to whisk his way into your heart; apply on our website to schedule a meet and greet with Read More

Rio! Like his name, this pup flows with joy and energy! Black-and-white and cute all over, 7-month-old 43lb Rio is currently making waves in our 8-week 24/7 Paws in the Pen training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. This river of sweetness is as smart as they come—he learns fast, has some of the best leash skills we’ve seen in ages, and loves showing off his “middle” move (sliding right between your legs with a proud grin). He’s all in for playtime too: Rio will plop toys on your lap, flash a smile and a rear-to-ear wiggly wag, and invite you into a game of tug. He’s even part water dog—happy to splash Read More

 It’s a bird, it’s a plane…nope, it’s CHICA! This one-year-old, 62lb firecracker is a whirlwind of sunshine wrapped in fur. Her grand entrance? Let’s just say her humans didn’t stick around—they dumped her in our yard while we were open and scaled the fence like reverse burglars. Their loss! Chica is pure joy in motion: every walk a whirlwind adventure, every moment a treasure map, every game a festival of fun. Bold, fearless, endlessly curious—she needs a home where her playground is secure, her heart is free, and her escapades are safely supervised.

Under the floofy fun is a loyal, loving sweetheart. Read More

PET News:

Three leading animal welfare organizations—Española Humane, Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, and Felines & Friends New Mexico—have joined forces to launch Operation Meow, a collaborative mission to support the unsung heroes caring for community cat (sometimes called feral cat) colonies across Northern New Mexico.

Every day, volunteer caretakers provide food, water, and compassion to community cats. Many pay for supplies out of their own pockets to ensure these vulnerable cats stay fed, healthy, and thriving. Operation Meow seeks to ease that burden by collecting Read More