Española Humane’s mission is to improve the lives of animals in underserved communities.

 Española Humane is a local nonprofit serving animals in some of northern New Mexico’s poorest communities, including Rio Arriba County; the Native American Pueblos of Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara and San Ildefonso; and northern Santa Fe County.

Our dedicated staff of veterinary professionals, animal care specialists, and adoption coordinators work together with an army of volunteers to:

• Provide free spay/neuter surgeries to over 5,300 animals every year

• Rescue over 3,000 stray animals annually

• Reduce neglect and abuse of animals in our community

We are the only animal welfare organization in northern New Mexico to provide free spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines to all of our residents.

We identify areas with the highest numbers of strays and literally go door-to-door in those neighborhoods offering free pet food, litter, collars, insulating straw, dog houses and of course, free vaccines and spay/neuter.

We are truly an “open door” shelter —we welcome every animal, no matter how sick, neglected or abused, and happily do so free-of-charge before finding them loving, forever homes.

Because our facility is provided for free by the city of Espanola, 90% of every dollar goes directly to animal services.

 We’ve earned the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator .