The shelter will be closed on Thursday, June 25, for staff training.

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Shelter Update

The shelter will be closed on Thursday, June 25, for staff training.

The shelter is open Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mold remediation continues throughout the shelter. The shelter lobby is open, but some areas may be closed for ongoing remediation and improvements. Please note signs and temporary closures.

Guided dog and cat kennel walk-throughs are available during ongoing facility improvements.

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Española Humane

Española Humane’s mission is to improve the lives of animals in underserved communities. Simply stated, we go where the need is greatest.

2026 Impact To Date

587

Adoptions

335

Transfers

2,559

Spay/Neuters

7,521

Vaccines

1,568

Volunteer Hours

Featured Event

Shelter closed for staff training

June 25

Upcoming Events

Jun 27
Santa Fe Pride adoption event
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jun 27
PetSmart adoption event
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Latest Mews that’s Begging for Attention.

Become a foster superhero.

Fostering can be as easy as having a litter of young ones in a spare bathroom before they go to an adoption event. Or, maybe you’d like an adult to spend time with your family, just to see how that pet transforms with a little love and attention. We promise it’ll be rewarding.

Join our team of volunteers

Volunteers help every facet of our work, from support at the shelter to helping with adoption events to assistance with animal transport. We provide the training and the welcoming environment. Meet new people, learn new skills, and feel good about helping animals.

Need help finding your pet?

80% of pets are found within a mile of where they went missing. Start searching right away and use printed flyers so people can call you with sightings. An ID tag or microchip will make it a lot easier to find your pet. Hopefully, they’ve already been found and are at our shelter.

Meet Your New Best Friend

Search Adoptable Pets

Star @ Santa Fe Cat Cafe
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Male
3 Year 1 Month Old

Ash
Alaskan Husky Mix
Female
2 Month Old

Appa
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Male
2 Year Old

Sage
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Female
6 Year Old

Wilma (@ Ojo santa fe)
Retriever, Labrador Weimaraner
Female
2 Month Old

Dot (@ ojo santa fe)
Retriever, Labrador Weimaraner
Female
2 Month Old

Puku
Shepherd Mix
Female
2 Month Old

Brock
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Male
3 Month Old

Mimi
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Female
1 Year 7 Month Old

Midnight
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Female
2 Year 1 Month Old

Marv
Domestic Shorthair Mix
Male
3 Year Old

Bonnie (Paws in the Pen)
Shepherd Mix
Female
4 Year 2 Month Old