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Española Humane Exceeds Goal, Alters 78 Pets for Free on World Spay Day

2024-02-29T09:23:23-07:00

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

Española Humane Exceeds Goal, Alters 78 Pets for Free on World Spay Day2024-02-29T09:23:23-07:00

Española Humane takes in neglected dogs rescued from a hoarding case

2024-03-05T16:42:41-07:00

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.

Española Humane takes in neglected dogs rescued from a hoarding case2024-03-05T16:42:41-07:00

Puppy Love virtual auction supports Espanola Humane

2024-02-02T13:13:47-07:00

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

Puppy Love virtual auction supports Espanola Humane2024-02-02T13:13:47-07:00

Española Humane sees huge influx of dogs and puppies

2024-01-29T09:23:56-07:00

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

Española Humane sees huge influx of dogs and puppies2024-01-29T09:23:56-07:00

Puppy Patch celebrates four years of success Copy

2024-01-25T14:03:11-07:00

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

Puppy Patch celebrates four years of success Copy2024-01-25T14:03:11-07:00

Española Humane, Feline & Friends, SFAS announce collaboration

2023-09-03T10:48:37-07:00

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, Feline & Friends, SFAS announce collaboration2023-09-03T10:48:37-07:00

Española Humane joins Clear the Shelters

2023-08-21T09:53:03-07:00

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 Humane joins Clear the Shelters2023-08-21T09:53:03-07:00

Petco Love invests $25,000 in Espanola Humane

2024-01-25T14:11:13-07:00

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

Petco Love invests $25,000 in Espanola Humane2024-01-25T14:11:13-07:00

From lifeless in the street to a new life in Los Alamos

2023-06-08T08:04:04-07:00

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

From lifeless in the street to a new life in Los Alamos2023-06-08T08:04:04-07:00

Española Humane part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

2023-05-01T09:04:32-07:00

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,

Española Humane part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters2023-05-01T09:04:32-07:00

Dog survives run-in with potentially illegal snare Copy

2023-04-30T14:30:04-07:00

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

Dog survives run-in with potentially illegal snare Copy2023-04-30T14:30:04-07:00

Donation Drive Benefits Española Humane

2023-03-15T13:06:24-07:00

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

Donation Drive Benefits Española Humane2023-03-15T13:06:24-07:00

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests $15,000 in Española Humane To Save and Improve the Lives of Pet in Northern New Mexico

2023-02-22T12:22:58-07:00

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

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests $15,000 in Española Humane To Save and Improve the Lives of Pet in Northern New Mexico2023-02-22T12:22:58-07:00

Deadly Distemper Outbreak Threatens Dogs in the Valley

2022-06-27T15:55:12-07:00

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

Deadly Distemper Outbreak Threatens Dogs in the Valley2022-06-27T15:55:12-07:00

Michael Franti hosts Benefit Concert for Española Humane

2022-04-01T07:40:00-07:00

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

Michael Franti hosts Benefit Concert for Española Humane2022-04-01T07:40:00-07:00

Española Humane hosts Puppy Bowl 2022

2022-02-07T13:53:06-07:00

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

Española Humane hosts Puppy Bowl 20222022-02-07T13:53:06-07:00

Giving thanks for The Mink and the staff of Española’s shelter

2021-11-25T00:34:22-07:00

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

Giving thanks for The Mink and the staff of Española’s shelter2021-11-25T00:34:22-07:00

Española Humane Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation Emergency ‘Empty The Shelters’

2021-08-16T20:57:56-07:00

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

Española Humane Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation Emergency ‘Empty The Shelters’2021-08-16T20:57:56-07:00

Española Humane takes steps to combat parvo

2021-07-29T22:23:12-07:00

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

Española Humane takes steps to combat parvo2021-07-29T22:23:12-07:00

Española Humane looks to “Empty The Shelters”

2021-07-05T21:29:39-07:00

Espanola 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

Española Humane looks to “Empty The Shelters”2021-07-05T21:29:39-07:00

Dogs adapt to help deaf man

2021-06-10T17:06:26-07:00

Owner says dogs have a deeper level of connection The New Mexican Keith King of Española adopted Paprika from the Española Humane animal shelter seven years ago. Before Christmas in 2019, King adopted Luna. Luna was the first pup adopted from Española Humane’s Puppy Patch at Ojo Santa Fe resort and spa. Paprika, an

Dogs adapt to help deaf man2021-06-10T17:06:26-07:00

Española Humane offers low-cost vaccine clinics

2021-06-10T15:44:53-07:00

No appointment necessary at clinics Protect your pets at Española Humane’s low-cost, walk-in vaccine clinics in June. No appointments are necessary for the clinics on the following dates: Tuesday, June 22, Wednesday, June 23 and Friday, June 25. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cats must be in secure carriers and dogs

Española Humane offers low-cost vaccine clinics2021-06-10T15:44:53-07:00

Espanola Humane receives $42,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to increase access to affordable veterinary care in Espanola

2021-04-30T23:40:21-07:00

Outreach program likely to kick off in summer after state loosens pandemic restrictions One of the most common reasons pets are surrendered to local shelters is the lack of affordable pet wellness, training and education programs. Due to cost and other barriers, pets in under-resourced communities often do not have access to basic veterinary

Espanola Humane receives $42,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to increase access to affordable veterinary care in Espanola2021-04-30T23:40:21-07:00

Española Humane offers incentives for adoptions

2021-03-27T17:14:00-07:00

Spring promotion runs through April 3 A spring adoption promotion at Espanola Humane features a gift bag with special treats, discounts and a shelter T-shirt with every adoption through April 3. The Love Grows adoption special offers dog and cat adopters an adoption bag filled with gourmet cat or dog biscuits courtesy of Teca

Española Humane offers incentives for adoptions2021-03-27T17:14:00-07:00

Easing back to work while keeping peace at home

2021-01-26T19:05:15-07:00

Together Fur-Ever: Stories of Pets, Family and Community We learned a lot in 2020 – not just how resilient we are as we have gone from crisis to crisis but just how much we truly need each other for so many things. Many of us have been in isolation, working from home, or forced

Easing back to work while keeping peace at home2021-01-26T19:05:15-07:00

Puppy Love Virtual Auction Supports Española Humane

2021-01-20T20:09:36-07:00

Puppy Love online auction features art, jewelry and 'stay-cations' A February online auction aims to add dazzle, romance and excitement to lives while supporting the work of Española Humane. The Puppy Love Virtual Auction runs Feb. 6-13 and features weekend getaways, one-of-a-kind art and jewelry and unique experiences, organizers say. “There’s no better way

Puppy Love Virtual Auction Supports Española Humane2021-01-20T20:09:36-07:00

Sweet Daisy Finds Her Forever Home

2021-01-15T00:41:18-07:00

Senior pup’s medical issues can’t dim her sparkle Santa Fe resident Missy Wolf, an emergency room nurse at Presbyterian Española Hospital, said seeing 8-year-old Daisy’s photos on social media revealed “a kindness in her eyes that just spoke to us.” Daisy happens to be deaf, and when she arrived at Española Humane, workers noticed

Sweet Daisy Finds Her Forever Home2021-01-15T00:41:18-07:00

Community Vaccine Clinic Reopens

2021-01-14T01:19:13-07:00

Española Humane reopens low-cost vaccination clinic We are excited to announce the return of our low-cost community Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Jan. 22, at our shelter clinic, 108 Hamm Parkway, Espanola, NM 87532. Our staff will begin scheduling one week in advance and will have limited appointments. Please schedule your appointments through our clinic

Community Vaccine Clinic Reopens2021-01-14T01:19:13-07:00

How Kolby brought back the Magic of Christmas

2020-12-24T17:17:55-07:00

Ailing dog finds help and love with team of believers It takes a village for some dogs to find their way home. Thanks to South West Akita Tactical Rescue, Tootsie’s Vision, Kolby’s tireless fosters, The Furshire, and a team of volunteers and transporters, Kolby’s long epic journey has finally ended in a Christmas miracle:

How Kolby brought back the Magic of Christmas2020-12-24T17:17:55-07:00
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