Hello! My name is Sugar (Paws in the Pen)!

Here’s what my friends at Española Humane say about me:

- Sugar is soon to be "paw-roled" from our Paws in the Pen program in partnership with the New Mexico Corrections Department! Each dog is paired with two inmate trainers and enrolled in an 8-week training program that is designed to equip the dog with a nice foundation of training that will help them succeed in their new home. Each of these dogs will go home potty and crate trained with a whole list of cues and basic behaviors; to ensure a successful adoption, we are providing four training sessions to adopters, so you can learn what your dog knows, and an invitation to weekly discounted drop-in classes. These dogs also go home with a biothane leash and collar, 6 months of heartworm prevention, are fully up-to-date on all vaccines and medications, and are spayed and neutered.

Sugar had been a recent addition to our shelter from the influx of dogs from the Humane Society of Lincoln County due to the fire is Ruidoso! She was soon after selected for the prison program. She is bit of the class clown at the prison, but is doing great in her training. She has such a funny personality that shines through when she is comfortable and feels safe. She is super playful with other dogs, very loving with her people, and always has a smile on her face! Sugar is ready to bounce right in to her new forever home.

If you’re interested in adopting me, fill out an application to get a jump start on the process! We don’t offer holds on shelter pets, so c’mon in to meet and greet to decide if you’ve met your match. Applications for pets in foster care, at Ojo Santa Fe, or offsite in other programs will be reviewed by staff before appointments are scheduled.