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Española Humane Exceeds Goal, Alters 78 Pets for Free on World Spay Day
Ben Swan2024-02-29T09:23:23-07:00Española Humane surpassed its goal of altering 75 dogs and cats for free on Tuesday in honor of World Spay Day, demonstrating the clinic's commitment to its motto of the “Little Shelter that Could.” The clinic, located north of Santa Fe, achieved a new milestone, altering 78 animals in a single day. For the
Española Humane takes in neglected dogs rescued from a hoarding case
Ben Swan2024-03-05T16:42:41-07:00By Jessica Barron KRQE ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – A northern New Mexico animal shelter has their hands full after taking in more than a dozen malnourished dogs found in a hoarding case in Sandoval County. More than a dozen kennels at the Española Humane Society are now filled with dogs saved from a crowded home.
Puppy Love virtual auction supports Espanola Humane
Ben Swan2024-02-02T13:13:47-07:00Spas and resort vacations, one-of-a-kind art and jewelry, family and pet portraits and more are featured in a Valentine’s Day-themed online auction that aims to add dazzle, romance and excitement to everyone’s lives while supporting the work of Española Humane. The Puppy Love Virtual Auction kicks off Saturday, Feb. 3, with more than 100
Española Humane sees huge influx of dogs and puppies
Ben Swan2024-01-29T09:23:56-07:00By Monica Logroño | KOB ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – A local shelter is in serious need of help after getting an influx of dogs and puppies several days in a row. “We will accept an animal at any time without a fee. It doesn’t matter how sick, injured, old, young,” said Mattie Allen, director of
Puppy Patch celebrates four years of success Copy
Ben Swan2024-01-25T14:03:11-07:00By Madison Conner Posted Jan. 7, 2024 ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A so-called “crazy” idea out of Española Humane has reached a major milestone as they celebrate four years of the Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe. “It was sort of a wild idea. I don’t think many people thought I was sane when
Española Humane, Feline & Friends, SFAS announce collaboration
Ben Swan2023-09-03T10:48:37-07:00Join Española Humane, along with Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Felines & Friends New Mexico, as we join forces for a remarkable first-ever public collaboration to raise awareness, promote pet adoption, and celebrate the incredible bond between humans and animals with an initiative titled "Better Together." Better Together will unite all three organizations to show the
Española Humane joins Clear the Shelters
Ben Swan2023-08-21T09:53:03-07:00Española Humane is joining shelters and rescues in August for NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, Clear the Shelters, to promote pet adoptions and raise funds for animal welfare. The Española shelter will waive adoption fees for adult dogs and cats and reduce fees for puppies and kittens through Aug. 31. Since
Petco Love invests $25,000 in Espanola Humane
Ben Swan2024-01-25T14:11:13-07:00Española, NM – Española Humane proudly received a $25,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Rio Arriba County and Northern New Mexico. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families
Stockton Colt, Board Member
Ben Swan2023-08-27T10:45:45-07:00Prior to his work with local nonprofits, Stockton Colt was a partner for over two decades with Willis Towers Watson, a large international consulting firm. He led its global consulting practice in sales force effectiveness. Since moving to Santa Fe, Stock has chaired the boards of directors of SWAIA, producer of the world's largest indigenous
From lifeless in the street to a new life in Los Alamos
Ben Swan2023-06-08T08:04:04-07:00Rescue Report The Santa Fe New Mexican Carlyle is a tiny but mighty warrior. This itsy bitsy Yorkie was found lifeless in the middle of traffic by a good Samaritan — she appeared to have been hit by a car, and he didn’t think she was still alive. But as he drove by, he
Sandra Shell, Board Member
Ben Swan2023-08-27T10:40:16-07:00Sandra M. Shell, CPA/ABV, CVA has over forty years of experience in public accounting. Her work has included financial statements analysis, financial projections of business operations, managerial consulting, all areas of taxation including trusts and estates, preparation of business plans, and business valuations for gifting and estate planning. Sandra is a tax partner with the
Española Humane part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters
Ben Swan2023-05-01T09:04:32-07:00Reduced adoption fees, national exposure help to find new homes for loving pets BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up with Dogtopia for the foundation's first “Empty the Shelters” national adoption event of 2023. From May 1 to May 15,
Dog survives run-in with potentially illegal snare Copy
Ben Swan2023-04-30T14:30:04-07:00Dog undergoes surgery after being caught in snare trap By KOBI Española Humane workers never know what’s going to come through their doors, but Wednesday brought an unusually rare case. “Almost unrecognizable as a dog,” said Mattie Allen, director of communications for Española Humane. “It’s pretty shocking to see a dog come in that
Linda Osborne, Board Member
Ben Swan2023-08-22T08:49:25-07:00Linda Osborne moved to Santa Fe in 1998 from San Francisco, where she had run the Physicians Reimbursement Fund, a doctor-owned medical malpractice insurance program for 200 surgeons in the Bay Area. Before that, she had been a freelance medical writer/graphics consultant with clients, including local hospitals, the Cancer Society, the UCSF School of Nursing,
Carol Brummer, Board Member
Ben Swan2023-05-09T15:24:22-07:00Carol Brummer spent her career in Human Resources and Risk Management in the Los Angeles area, working for Farmers Insurance, Universal Studios and Realtor.com as EVP Human Resources. Since moving to Santa Fe in 2017 she has pursued both career options working for an insurance brokerage and a tech start-up before retiring and focusing on community and
Donation Drive Benefits Española Humane
Ben Swan2023-03-15T13:06:24-07:00Barker Realty sponsors Show the Love A March donation drive organized by a Santa Fe real estate company aims to “show the love” to Española Humane by helping the nonprofit with pet food, toys and blankets. “There’s a lot of mouths to feed and pets to keep comfortable,” organizers of Barker Realty’s Show the
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests $15,000 in Española Humane To Save and Improve the Lives of Pet in Northern New Mexico
Ben Swan2023-02-22T12:22:58-07:00Española Humane's $15,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love will enhance the shelter's lifesaving work for animals in Rio Arriba County and Northern New Mexico. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its
Diane Cohen Schneider , Board Member
Ben Swan2023-04-21T10:15:53-07:00Diane Cohen Schneider put her education (BA in economics from Brandeis University and MBA in finance from Northwestern) to use as an institutional equity salesperson for brokerage firms in Chicago and then New York. After she left Wall Street, her interest shifted to personal finance and advancing financial literacy. She also used her experiences as
Carlos Duno, Board Member
Ben Swan2022-07-06T07:35:21-07:00With 30 plus years of experience, Carlos Duno provides a unique combination of executive and entrepreneurial roles, high-level consulting, and executive coaching, both domestically and internationally that allows him to quickly understand and relate to a wide diversity of business situations. Carlos has been involved with several non-profit organizations since he moved to Santa Fe
Deadly Distemper Outbreak Threatens Dogs in the Valley
Ben Swan2022-06-27T15:55:12-07:00By Nicholas Gilmore rgscityreporter@gmail.com Rio Grande SUN Staff Writer The current canine distemper outbreak in the Española valley presents many of the same kinds of challenges brought upon by COVID-19. Dr. Gretchen Yost, a veterinarian at Española Humane, pointed out some parallels between the two diseases: respiratory symptoms, lengthy periods of incubation and contagiousness. Yost
Michael Franti hosts Benefit Concert for Española Humane
Ben Swan2022-04-01T07:40:00-07:00Celebrated Musician, Humanitarian brings Follow Your Heart Tour to Santa Fe on Aug. 5 Globally recognized musician Michael Franti & Spearhead will celebrate Espanola Humane’s 30th anniversary with a benefit concert Aug. 5 at Santa Fe’s Fort Marcy Park. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1. General admission is $41; VIP
Española Humane hosts Puppy Bowl 2022
Ben Swan2022-02-07T13:53:06-07:00Puppies vie for MVP in fun game at shelter Ready for some puppy defensive tactics and offensive moves? Watch out for the puppy huddle and puppy nibbles as Española Humane’s clinic lobby turns into a “football field” Saturday, Feb. 12, for the site of an “interactive” game. We’re not sure who will win MVP
Giving thanks for The Mink and the staff of Española’s shelter
Ben Swan2021-11-25T00:34:22-07:00By Milan Simonich The New Mexican His name is Minkah. It means justice — fitting after the treatment he received from an alert motorist and a staff of committed professionals. The Mink is an Australian cattle dog. As a puppy about 6 weeks old, he wandered alone on the streets of Española. Who knows
John Brunett, Board Member
Ben Swan2021-09-29T19:50:51-07:00John Brunett held various financial positions in Santa Fe over the past 25 years, including as a senior executive for Los Alamos National Bank, managing their Trust and Investment departments. As the owner of a boutique financial planning firm, he assisted numerous individuals and small business owners throughout northern New Mexico in achieving their financial goals.
Española Humane Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation Emergency ‘Empty The Shelters’
Ben Swan2021-08-16T20:57:56-07:00Shelter offers fee-waived adoptions to fight shelter overcrowding BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting an emergency “Empty the Shelters” adoption event Aug. 16 – 22, 2021, an effort that has helped more than 59,650 pets find their forever homes in area shelters. The “Empty the Shelters: Big Dog & Cat Crisis” emergency event is
Fosters highlight this year’s virtual Fur Fest
Ben Swan2021-07-30T19:42:26-07:00Española Humane annual event returns with matching fundraiser This year’s Fur Fest will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 5, with $100,000 in matching funds thanks to eight generous donors of Española Humane. The virtual event, which will live-stream at 7 p.m. on www.espanolahumane.org, is a tribute to the foster families who stepped up
Española Humane takes steps to combat parvo
Ben Swan2021-07-29T22:23:12-07:00Shelter offers free vaccinations for puppies An outbreak of the canine parvovirus has prompted Española Humane to take proactive steps to ensure its shelter puppies are safe and help prevent the contagious virus from spreading. The shelter is asking the community to ensure that vulnerable puppies are safe through updated vaccinations and to not
Española Humane looks to “Empty The Shelters”
Ben Swan2021-07-05T21:29:39-07:00Espanola Humane Looks to "Empty The Shelters" Shelter among 180 participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's national adoption event, July 7-11 Española Humane is proud to be part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s summer 2021 national Empty the Shelters adoption event July 7-11, 2021. The quarterly effort has helped more than 53,742 pets find their
Meet Riley
Ben Swan2021-07-02T17:24:30-07:00Riley - Ready To Be Your Best Friend Ready for a great partner for hiking, fishing or just to snuggle? Riley is that dog. Riley is a 1-year-old medium mixed breed dog who has a heart of gold. She's done well with her foster family, who says she loves to take a dip