By Giuli Frendak KOB July 11, 2024 ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — The beautiful story of Pancho the heroic dog from Española Humane has made its away around the world and back again. It started with a home invasion in Española. A teenager broke into a home and stabbed and kicked Pancho. That left him with
By NewsNation When an intruder with a knife broke into his family's home, Pancho the dog jumped into action, taking on the suspect and subduing him until police could make an arrest. Pancho was stabbed in the neck but is now recovering "beautifully," said Mattie Allen, communications director for the Española Humane in New
Dog on road to recovery after throat slashed by would-be intruder By Gabrielle Porter gporter@sfnewmexican.com June 14, 2024 When Dr. Tom Parker pulled into the parking lot at Española Humane, where he works, one morning last week, he figured the folks in the pickup truck just ahead of him were there for the usual.
Española Humane is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the community for rallying around a "little dog that could," leading to a victory in a national dirty dog contest. Giuseppe’s journey to the shelter began as a heartbreaking tale of neglect. Found as a stray, he carried 5 pounds of matted fur that concealed numerous health
By KOB-4 ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – KOB 4 introduced you to 10-year-old “Giuseppe” months ago when his story of extreme neglect went viral. The little guy was matted, sick, and obese. Then, Española Humane stepped in, and his life changed for the better. Now, Giuseppe is in a loving home, thriving in his pack of
By Robert Nott The Santa Fe New Mexican May 17, 2024 ESPAÑOLA — Two big dogs recovered from surgery on blankets on the floor of the Española Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic on a recent busy day. Nearby, clinic manager Dora Montano took the temperature of Mongol, a 9-month old tabby cat with a purr that
By KRQE ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – A northern New Mexico animal shelter is stepping in to help after a disturbing find over the weekend when someone found a trash bag full of puppies on the side of the road. “It’s pretty disappointing that someone would put them in a trash bag,” said Mattie Allen, Director
Story by KOAT ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — A New Mexico dog is now in the finals for a national makeover competition after being saved by Espanola Humane. Giuseppe was brought to the shelter late last year and his condition shocked staff. "I was at the shelter and an Animal Control truck rolled into the back,
Espanola Humane is honored to be a part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s national effort to find homes for pets this spring, reducing fees for its Empty the Shelters adoption event through Wednesday, May 15. Española Humane will participate May 1-15, at its main shelter, 108 Hamm Parkway, Española, N.M., offering fee-waived adoption fees
By Gabrielle Porter The Santa Fe New Mexican gporter@sfnewmexican.com Apr 19, 2024 They’re calling it “the Chi-pocalypse.” Several New Mexico animal shelters and foster networks are scrambling to care for 98 Chihuahua mixes rescued Thursday from an unkempt property in Veguita, a rural community about halfway between Los Lunas and Socorro. The dogs, which
Española 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
By 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.
Spas 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
By 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
By 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
Join 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 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
Española, 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
Rescue 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
Reduced 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 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
Barker 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
Española 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
By 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
Celebrated 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
Puppies 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
By 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
Shelter 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
Shelter 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
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Española, NM 87532
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