Española Humane was founded in 1992 by dedicated individuals who had a clear lifesaving vision of helping animals in one of New Mexico’s most underserved regions. After winning the contract to operate the municipal animal shelter on behalf of the City of Española, the small facility was transformed into an open-admissions shelter.
At Española Humane, our primary goal is to keep pets and people together and reduce the number of unwanted animals by fostering a healthy environment and compassionate community for pets, their families and their neighbors. We do so by offering free spay/neuter surgeries (more than 6,500 free surgeries every year), administering core vaccinations and showering each furry friend with boundless love at our welcoming clinic as well a wellness clinics in underserved neighborhoods. We work cooperatively to find families or partners for homeless pets, reconnect lost dogs and cats to their owners, and ensure that vulnerable animals stay with their families.
Our innovative community programs build relationships with pet guardians, creating awareness about pet health, safety, and the unnecessary burdens of pet overpopulation. Such programs include: Pet Amigos pet outreach program, off-site adoption events, a permanent off-site adoption program at Ojo Santa Fe (open to guests for a unique “puppy” experience and open by appointment for local residents for adoption), and special fundraising events, such as Fur Fest - an annual event in Santa Fe.
Other services we offer include, low-cost and free euthanasia services, free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccination and microchips for owned pets, and vaccination clinics in which limitied veterinary services are also available (flea/tick treatment, tests, and nail trimming).
Since 1939, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter has been dedicated to its mission: support animals, save lives, spread compassion. We are the largest open-admission and only no-kill shelter in northern New Mexico. Every year, we serve more than 4,000 lost, stray, abandoned or injured animals brought to us by Santa Fe city and county animal control, the general public and those transferred in from other organizations. In addition to reuniting lost animals with their owners and re-homing those that have gone unclaimed, we oversee a number of life-saving programs aimed at reducing shelter intake, increasing live outcomes, keeping owned animals with their families, reducing overpopulation in Santa Fe, and educating the public on the humane treatment of animals. Partnering with our community, we work towards positive change in the lives of our companion animals and to end the suffering of all animals.
Other ways we serve our community include:
Our Spay/Neuter clinic located at 2570-B Camino Entrada offers low-cost, high-quality spay/ neuter surgery and vaccination programs to help the overall population and health of animals. Open Tuesday–Friday, by appointment only. Phone: 505.474.6422
The Clare Eddy Thaw Animal Hospital located at 100 Caja del Rio Rd. on the shelter campus is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital which serves companion animals belonging to the general public. Open Monday–Friday, by appointment only. Phone: 505.983.2755
Losing your best friend is a difficult and challenging time for animal lovers. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers cremation services for deceased companion animals. Please call 505.983.4309 ext. 1606 for more information.
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Meet our Grand Prize Winner and Cover Pet...
ABOUT THE PET CALENDAR
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 29, 2024
AGE:
8 Months
BREED:
Australian Shepherd Mix
ABOUT:
Lou was brought into the Santa Fe Shelter as a stray at 6 weeks of age, she came home that night with her owners who fostered her and adopted her soon after. She keeps her family on their toes.
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Lou loves everyone. Humans… dogs… it doesn’t matter. She is full of enthusiasm and love, with a dash of spit and vinegar.
FAVORITES:
Lou loves to squeak a squeaky toy. Her second favorite toy is her older housemate, Archie. She is game for any adventure and will lead the way into the unknown with confidence.
OWNERS:
Kristen and John Cage
The Santa Fe New Mexican is proud to produce the annual Pet Calendar and recognize people’s “other family members” by showcasing these beloved pets. With this calendar we continue the tradition, through the popular pet photo contest, for the enjoyment of our local community. More than 41,000 daily readers have followed the competition by reading the newspaper or visiting our website. The calendar was made possible through the engagement of the community and our generous sponsors.
A portion of the voting proceeds for this product have been donated to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Española Humane. Pet Calendars are available for $5 each. For copies of the 2025 Pet Calendar, please email classad@sfnewmexican.com or call 505-986-3000 to reserve your calendars and make arrangements for picking them up. May your use of our pet calendar bring you joy all year round.
Best Regards, Santa Fe New Mexican
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 2048 Santa Fe, NM 87504
Owner
Robin Martin
Publisher
Patrick Dorsey
Classified Advertising Manager
Laura Harding
Pet Calendar Designer
Justin Bixler
Multimedia Consultant
Charity Valdez
Contributors
Veronica Rigales
Meghan Montelibano-Gorman
Circulation Director
Mike Reichard
Technology Director
Michael Campbell
Photography by
Jane Phillips Photography
FOR COPIES OF THE 2025 PET CALENDAR:
Classified Advertising 505-986-3000 or classad@sfnewmexican.com
Read the 2025 Pet Calendar online at: enewmexican.com/pet-calendar
What to do if your pet goes missing
Up to 10 million pets go missing in North America every year. While you can hope that your cat or dog won’t be one of them, it’s important to know what to do if it does happen. Here are some steps you can take to safely bring home a lost pet.
NOTIFY THE RIGHT PEOPLE
Contact local veterinary clinics, animal shelters, rescue groups and animal control centers. Provide them with a description of your pet, the location where they were last seen and a recent photo.
MAKE POSTERS
Include your pet’s photo, name and breed as well as your phone number and any other relevant information. Post your notices on public bulletin boards at the library, community center and grocery stores, and on utility poles in your neighborhood. It’s also a good idea to share your poster on social media networks and groups.
CANVAS THE AREA
Walk around your neighborhood calling your pet’s name and any phrases you typically use to call them. Knock on doors and ask your neighbors if they’ve seen your pet. Leave them with copies of your poster if they haven’t. Search a few times a day. Your pet could be scared and may not respond to your calls right away.
CALL THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
The Santa Fe New Mexican classified advertising department will run a free 7-day announcement of a missing or found pet. Dial 505-986-3000 or write to classad@sfnewmexican.com.
What to do if you find a lost animal
If you come across a cat or dog that looks lost, here are three things you can do:
USE CAUTION TO CATCH AND CONTAIN IT
Approach the animal slowly and carefully, speaking in a calm, gentle voice. The best way to contain dogs is with a leash or inside a fenced yard. Cats should be put in a cat carrier, a secure box with air holes or in a room in your house. If the animal is behaving aggressively, don’t try to catch it – call animal control or the police right away.
LOOK FOR AN ID
If the animal has an identification tag, you’ll be able to contact the owner immediately and arrange its return.
CONTACT A LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER
If the animal doesn’t have an ID tag, take it to an animal shelter. The animal shelter will scan the animal for a microchip, which typically contains the owner’s contact information. Even if it doesn’t have a microchip, the animal has the best chance of being reunited with its owner at the animal shelter, as it’s the most obvious place to go looking for a lost pet.
MAKE SURE YOUR PET CARRIES IDENTIFICATION
Pets that wear ID tags are more likely to be returned than those that don’t. Make sure your pet wears a tag that includes their name and your current phone number. In addition, have a veterinarian implant a microchip in your pet. This type of ID can be detected with a scanner and has a unique number that’s linked to your pet’s information.
Alfie and Apricot and Olive
AGE: Alfie: 5 Years, Apricot: 1 Year, Olive: 1 Year BREED: Alfie is a ShorkiePoo (Shihtzu, Yorkie and Poodle), Apricot and Olive are Morkies (Maltese and Yorkie)
ABOUT: Alfie, Apricot and Olive are the heart of their home. Their owners’ lives revolve around their sweet beautiful creatures who bring them so much happiness. Their hearts and souls teach them life lessons about unconditional love, kindness, and forgiveness. Because of them, their owners are surrounded by love, hope, and encouragement.
FAVORITES: Alfie - The traveler and Jeep driver who will take you on a journey. Apricot - The Vet said that with her long legs she can be a model so she’s starting with the Pet Calendar. Olive - Happiest when she’s running and flying through the air.
OWNERS: Lisa Martinez Dotson and Wayne Dotson
Aspen
AGE: 3 Years BREED: Orange Tabby
ABOUT: The ever-curious Aspen loves to catch bugs, chase invisible birds and kick her carrot kicker toy until she is exhausted. She is mostly an inside cat, but sometimes her mom lets her go outside in the backyard which has been made secure so she can not escape, but can explore as much as she wants.
FAVORITES: Aspen’s favorite place is her 3-story catio, even when it is snowing outside. Her catio is attached to the window in her owner’s office so she can keep a close eye on happenings inside the house while also enjoying the sunshine.
ABOUT: Beans is a senior rescue from Lap Dog Rescue. Her owners are her fourth and final home.
FAVORITES: While Beans has a collection of toys (which she loves), she will not play with her toys or allow her owners to touch them!
OWNERS: Janelle and Jill
MARCH
Clyde
AGE: 10 Years BREED: Chinese Crested Basenji
ABOUT: Clyde was rescued from Santa Fe Animal Shelter and has had an exciting life of horses, chickens, and pigs as family. He has traveled in an RV across the US, but he always comes back home to Santa Fe. He’s a member of his local Yappy Hour group consisting of neighborhood pups who meet every afternoon at the park.
FAVORITES: Car rides are a favorite for Clyde. He has his own booster seat and the window sill is padded so he won’t slip while sticking his nose out for a fresh breeze.
OWNERS: Deborah Montoya
Elmo
AGE: 6 Years BREED: Black Domestic Shorthair
ABOUT: Elmo was adopted in 2020 and he has brought a lot of laughter and happiness into his owners’ lives.
FAVORITES: His favorite activity is being out in backyard (supervised in a harness and leash) roaming through flowers enjoying the sunshine. And of course, napping is high on the list of his favorite pass times.
OWNERS: Cheryl and Matthew Maloney
Issy and Cleo
AGE: 3 Years BREED: Domestic Shorthair
ABOUT: Issy and Cleo were both adopted from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter when they were 3 months old. They were from separate litters but they have always acted like they were sisters. Once their owners got them home, they knew they would be their forever girls.
FAVORITES: Issy and Cleo are indoor cats and they love to sit on the window sills when the windows are open and watch the hummingbirds on the hummingbird feeders. When the windows are closed, they love to climb the tall cat tree and look out the window.
OWNERS: Fran and Dennis Melia
AGE: 4 Years BREED: Turkish Van
ABOUT: Kedi, means “cat” in Turkish. He is a Turkish Van, a breed native to the Lake Van region of Turkey.
FAVORITES: He loves to sit at the top of his cat tree and chatter at birds. He loves to play fetch. Every morning, Kedi sits and meows in the kitchen until his owner plays fetch or plays with a wand toy. He is such an energetic cat.
ABOUT: His owners are furrever grateful to adopt Stanley, who had FIV. His owner bonded at first eye contact, and promised him a cozy, free, fun painless life. He lived past 11 years, which folks credit to the love, care, and bond he had with his owner.
FAVORITES: Zen master Stanley loved to relax, listen, watch, sing, and sample his daddy’s food. He loved to chew grass like a cute lawnmower; had flowers and corn husks and kept a stuffed beer toy for many years, kept nearby till his last hours. Cool cat defined.
ABOUT: Kobo came to his owners as a teeny tiny seven-week-old kitten with a great big personality. He was a stray and was skinny and malnourished. He’s now a healthy one-year-old, puts joy in everyone’s hearts every day, and has his own Instagram page -- TheDailyKobo.
FAVORITES: Kobo loves his toys and playing chase in the house every afternoon at around 3 pm, but his most favorite activity is jumping all over the bed at about 5 am, sometimes earlier. He could use a snooze button.
ABOUT: Lily is one of the sweetest and loving dogs you will ever meet. Everyone who meets her immediately loves her.
FAVORITES: Her favorite thing to do is go for a walk. She loves to see other people out walking their dogs and she wants to stop and say hello. Her second favorite thing to do is to curl up in her owner’s lap when they watch TV.
OWNERS: Paul H. Lange Jr
Paddy
AGE: 5 Months BREED: Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
ABOUT: Paddy, who came from a breeder in Colorado, was born on May 10th of this year. Since his breed is Irish, his owners named him Paddy (aka Paddington since he looks like a stuffed teddy bear).
FAVORITES: Paddy loves his chew-and-tug toys, especially the squeaky ones. He loves going on walks and wrestling with his big sister, Lucy.
OWNERS: Greg and Stephanie
AGE: 2 Years BREED: Toy Australian Shepherd
ABOUT: Suki is a little spitfire. She is an active, energetic and funny little girl who loves to play, zoom around a dog park, meet other dogs, and birdwatch. She is food-motivated, toy motivated, and frisbee-motivated (though she has not quite mastered catching).
FAVORITES: It’s only a good day when Suki can spread all of her stuffed toys out and around the house. When it comes to tidying up and putting them away, it’s like whack-a-mole: You put one in the basket, she takes another out. Repeat. And again.
