Española Humane

11/12/2026

Santa Fe, we are headed your way for a triple header of events at PetSmart!

11/12/2026

This handsome fellow has been with us since the beginning of October, and for most of those six weeks, he could be found in his signature position: one very compact, slightly grumpy mega loaf. A nasty upper respiratory infection had him feeling pretty crummy, and between the sniffles and the shelter blues, Freddy wasn't exactly handing out free samples of his affection.

But then his people showed up. It was love at first sight for the adopters, and Freddy? Well, he did something we’ve never seen before—he immediately started flopping onto his side, offering himself up for pets like he'd been waiting his whole life for these particular people to come along. He picked them…and they picked our favorite loaf with the most gigantic cheeks, and we are all officially so, so happy.

11/12/2026

Thanks to TABLE Magazine New Mexico and Bill Smith for spending time with our team, learning more about Española Humane’s mission, and shining a spotlight on our Executive Director, Kate Baldwin!

Explore the Española Humane Society's dedicated efforts to rescue and care for abandoned animals in New Mexico.

11/11/2026

🌟 NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: TIFFANY ENCINIAS! 🌟

A busy clinic day can bring a dozen different demands, often all at once. Tiffany Encinias somehow manages to meet them with a helpful attitude, a wealth of knowledge, and a laugh that makes everyone around her smile. As a member of our Española Humane Animal Clinic Reception team, she has become someone colleagues can depend on to pitch in, figure things out, and make sure the details don’t get lost in the shuffle.

Tiffany brings a remarkable combination of reliability, initiative, and genuine care to her work. Whether she’s helping a colleague, navigating a busy day of client needs, assisting with training, or making sure every detail is handled correctly, Tiffany is someone the team can count on.

Our team had plenty to say about what makes Tiffany so special:

“She has impressed me with her desire to grow and her commitment to the Clinic. She cares deeply about making sure the work is being done correctly and has gone above and beyond to assist with training, coverage, and client relations.”

Another teammate summed it up perfectly: “Your laugh is contagious! You are so helpful and knowledgeable.”

And perhaps the best description of all: “You can count on Tiffany to do whatever’s needed—whether it’s for a fellow colleague, a client, or an animal.”

Tiffany, thank you for bringing your knowledge, your can-do attitude, and that unmistakable laugh to the clinic every day. We’re lucky to have you on the team!

Please join us in congratulating Tiffany, our November Employee of the Month! ❤️

11/11/2026

We had a wonderful PetSmart weekend, matching four kittens and one adult dog with their forever families!

Our sister kittens, Daisy and Lily, even found their happily ever after together forever! We're heading back to PetSmart this weekend for a TRIPLE HEADER! Join us for three days of adoptions and help us find even more animals their forever homes.

Here's where you can find us this weekend:

11/13/26 - Friday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PetSmart

11/14/26 - Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PetSmart

11/15/26 - Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
PetSmart

11/11/2026

Angel has never had much use for the old saying, “Seeing is believing.” She’s perfectly happy to take the world as it comes, one sniff, sound, and very important discovery at a time.

Born without eyes (anophthalmia), Angel had a rather eventful arrival at Española Humane. Along with her eye condition, she came in with a urinary tract infection and an OPEN SAFETY PIN in her stomach. We wish we were making that last part up. Puppies: 10/10 adorable, 0/10 judgment. 😂 Thankfully, we’re mighty grateful for the X-ray machine at our Española Humane Animal Clinic, which helped us find the tiny troublemaker hiding in that tummy. And the best news? Thanks to Dr. Lilly’s surgical sorcery, this puppy is officially safety pin free!

She’s had some things to overcome, but none of them get to define her. In her foster home, she has learned how to play with toys even though she can’t see them, is close to being housetrained, and learned that other dogs make life up WAY more fun. She doesn’t mind being blind for one second—she just happily bumps around new places like a Roomba until she memorizes the space. This pup made her television debut on the set of KOB 4 with Giuli Frendak and acted like an old pro—she knows how to work a camera! Angel is also an angelic snuggle bug who melts into your arms and is the perfect passenger for long car rides.

This special sweetpeanut is now available for adoption—apply on or website to schedule a meetup with her foster!

Thank you to Sky Cinemas for their support of our organization so we can help pets like Angel find their second chance.

11/10/2026

Ginger is 11 pounds of cheek-forward charisma. Three years old, gloriously round faced, and sporting a beefcake kind of build, Ginger is a rather extraordinary specimen. She’s a rare orange tabby girl, a prolific conversationalist, an enthusiastic purrer, and a firm believer in greeting people with her head.

She has things to say. She has cheeks to show off. She has boops to deliver. Frankly, Ginger is a lot of cat. And we mean that as the highest possible compliment.

Come meet this magnificent little orange oddity. 🧡

11/10/2026

Sky has been letting her personality shine like the sun, and it's an absolute delight. She may start out a little shy in new situations, but these days, she's showing off a softer, sillier side. She's become delightfully derpy, loves to solicit attention from anyone passing her kennel door, and is discovering just how wonderful it feels to be someone's favorite girl.

Sky is ready to spend forever on cloud nine with a family who appreciates a little shy, a little goofy, and all the wonderful in between. Give this girl a little time to find her wings, and soon enough she’ll be floating around your house, making silly faces, requesting head scratches, and generally being the sunshine in your forecast. ☀ C’mon in to meet her!

11/09/2026

This Thursday, November 12, join us at Sky Cinemas Midtown for a special screening of RESCUE, a powerful film sharing the extraordinary stories of people in Ukraine risking their own lives to save animals caught in the middle of war.

In the face of unimaginable hardship, these everyday heroes remind us that courage, kindness, and compassion can shine through even the darkest times.

One night. One powerful film. Two incredible causes. This special screening benefits Española Humane and Animal Rescue Ukraine, helping animals in need right here in northern New Mexico and halfway around the world.

Plus: Be among the first to see the public premiere of Española Humane's Gather for Good film, a heartfelt tribute to the compassion and community that make lifesaving work possible here in northern New Mexico.

Bring a friend, be inspired, and help make a difference. Because compassion knows no borders, and every life is worth saving.

Tickets available now at https://midtown.skycinemas.com/?page=movie&id=VC003400

11/09/2026

Update:ADOPTED! Little dog lovers! Check out Apollo. He’s ten years young, gone a little silver ‘round the muzzle, but he still sparkles like the sun!