Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Santa Fe, New Mexico

I NEED A GODPURRENT!This CAT is a member of our permanent foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail To  felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com HISTORY: CALLIOPE is the sibling of CAROLINA, CHARISSE, CHRISTANNA, and CLOVER who were trapped as kittens in 2012.  CALLIOPE'S siblings were adopted as kittens and now it is his turn to find his forever home.  He has blossomed in his foster home and bonded with his foster mom although he is a bit shy with strangers.   TEMPERAMENT: CALLIOPE (aka 'Kaliya') gets along with dogs and other cats and loves to greet his person in the morning by rubbing her legs and letting her know it's time for breakfast.  He is a gentle kitty, though at times he can be a bit shy.  CALLIOPE is a handsome boy with a short coat and mackerel tabby markings with distinct black stripes. AGE: born approx. 3/28/12 MICROCHIP #-7019 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 7/5/12, SFSN Clinic  VAX RECORD: Rabies: exp.6/3/18; FVRCP: exp. 4/1/19  FELV/FIV test: 7/5/12, neg/neg  [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-005]December 29, 2024, 3:58 pm

I NEED A GODPURRENT!This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail to felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com   HISTORY: NINA and her littermates NAAZ, NABILA, NADIA 2, NADIRA, and NILS were rescued with their mother from a feral cat colony in Santa Fe during one of our Trap, Neuter & Release (TNR) operations. While the mama was spayed and returned to the colony, the kittens showed promise for becoming social and adoptable and indeed NADIA, NADIRA and NILS have been adopted. TEMPERAMENT: NINA is a playful and social, but on her terms. NINA has proven to be difficult to place due to her 'bi-polar' personality. NINA is a beautiful girl with a short, mostly-white coat and brown tabby patches on her forehead, back and tail. AGE: born approx. 4/30/13 MICROCHIP #:  -7753 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 8/22/13 VAX RECORD: Rabies: exp. 08/15/25; FVRCP: exp. 11/6/25 FELV/FIV test: 8/22/13, neg/neg  [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] December 31, 2024, 10:50 pm

I NEED A GODPURRENT!This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail to felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com HISTORY: BABY 4 and her friend SAMEE have lived at Jackalope on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe for their whole lives.  The new owners wanted the cats removed and we were asked to take the cats with the promise of a 'generous donation' to help with future vet care. Unfortunately, we never received the donation and are seeking help to cover recent vet bills.  TEMPERAMENT: Both BABY 4 and SAMEE are very sweet, outgoing and sociable, and have quickly adapted to the comfort of warm beds in their foster home.  BABY 4 is quiet and a bit eccentric with a squeaky meow but as she warms up to you, she can be silent and enjoys being petted; she also likes playing with a string or toy mouse.  She is not bonded to SAMEE, although they do get along well together. BABY 4 is a beautiful girl with a short black & white coat in the tuxedo pattern. AGE: born approx. 6/9/05 MICROCHIP #: -0963 DATE OF STERILIZATION: unknown VAX RECORD: Rabies: exp. 6/30/21 FVRCP: exp. 8/2/17 FELV/FIV test: 8/16/05, neg/neg ADOPTION FEE: $100 [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001]December 28, 2024, 6:56 pm

I NEED A GODPURRENT!This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail to felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com HISTORY: BABY 4 and her friend SAMEE have lived at Jackalope on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe  their whole lives.  The new owners wanted the cats removed and we were asked to take the cats with the promise of a 'generous donation' to help with future vet care. Unfortunately, we never received the donation and are seeking help to cover recent vet bills.  TEMPERAMENT: Both BABY 4 and SAMEE are very sweet, outgoing and sociable, and have quickly adapted to the comfort of warm beds in their foster home.  SAMEE is friendly, relaxed and sociable, and likes to play with a short string or toy mouse.  He is not bonded to BABY 4, although they do get along well together.  SAMEE is a handsome boy with a short coat and orange tabby markings. AGE: born approx. 6/9/05 MICROCHIP #: -5441DATE OF STERILIZATION: unknown VAX RECORD: Rabies: exp. 6/30/21; FVRCP: exp. 8/2/17 FELV/FIV test: 8/16/05, neg/neg  [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] January 1, 2025, 6:05 pm

I NEED A GODPURRENT!This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail to felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com HISTORY: TILLIE and her sister TRACIE were rescued during one of our Trap, Neuter & Release (TNR) operations in Santa Fe.  TILLIE was adopted in February 2015 but she was returned because she did not get along with the female cat in the home. TEMPERAMENT: TILLIE can still be a bit shy, but warms up quickly with a little TLC.  TILLIE would really prefer to be an only cat but did interact nicely with the mellow male cats in the home. She has never lived with a dog, but seems to be somewhat frightened when a dog approaches her habitat. TILLIE is a beautiful girl with a short coat and VERY dark tortoiseshell markings--most of her coat is almost black, but little tortie bits peek thru. AGE: born approx. 9/25/14 MICROCHIP #: -0690 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 1/14/15, SFSN Clinic VAX RECORD: Rabies: exp. 6/14/19; FVRCP: exp. 6/14/19 FELV/FIV test: 11/15/14, neg/neg [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] January 2, 2025, 12:25 am

This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for her.  If you would like to help with the cost of care for cats in this program, please consider becoming a 'godpurrent.'  For as little as $25 per month, you can help provide veterinary care and food for a special needs cat. Donations can be made by regular mail or online using Paypal.  https://www.fandfnm.org/become-a-godpurrent.html For more information, please send an e-mail to felinesandfriendsnm@yahoo.com HISTORY:   IGOR and GEORGY were brought to Felines & Friends by their former owner's caregiver after he passed away.  Due to some health issues, IGOR is now a member of our Permanent Foster program and will live out his life with other senior cats in a loving foster home.    TEMPERAMENT:   IGOR is very social and loves the love and attention his foster mom gives him.  AGE:  born approx.  5/3/04  MICROCHIP #:  pending  DATE OF STERILIZATION:  unknown   VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 5/1/20; Rabies expires: waived due to age  FELV/FIV test:  neg   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-005] December 29, 2024, 5:51 pm

Stormy – The Chatty, Quirky MommaStormy recently weened a litter of kittens and has soft gray-and-white coat and striking green eyes that seem to hold a thousand stories. As a former outdoor girl, Stormy brings some funny, unique behaviors to her new indoor life. For example, instead of using her front paws to make biscuits, she adorably uses her back feet!Stormy is also learning the joys of indoor living—she’s discovered that laundry baskets make perfect sleeping spots and that cat trees aren’t scary but actually amazing for birdwatching. She’s a very cautious in new situations, but once she feels safe, she loves to chatter away with soft chirps and meows to let you know what’s on her mind.Stormy tolerates nail trims like a pro and thrives in calm, predictable environments where her sweet and quirky personality can shine. She’s ready to bring her charm and endearing quirks to a patient and loving forever home.

Meet Saturn, a striking black and white kitty with a bit of a wild streak. Saturn came to us after being found in the area, often seen in a tussle with her finder’s resident cat. Concerned for her well-being, they set up a feral trap and brought her to the shelter.Though Saturn is still adjusting to shelter life, she is a curious and independent spirit. She can often be found sitting at the front of her kennel, observing her surroundings, but don’t be fooled, she’s quick to dart away and hide when approached. Despite her nervousness, Saturn has never shown aggression and has never tried to swat or bite. She simply prefers to keep her distance and take things at her own pace.As a semi-social cat, Saturn may not be the type to seek out cuddles or handle time, but she is full of potential for the right home. She would thrive in an outdoor environment where she can put her hunting instincts to good use, keeping watch and protecting her territory. With a little patience, Saturn will surely find her place in a home that respects her independent nature.If you`re looking for a cat who values her space but has a lot of love to give in her own way, Saturn may be the perfect companion for you!

Meet Yoshi and Daisy, a sweet bonded pair of 3-year-old cats looking for their forever home! These two have been inseparable since birth, and they need to be adopted together to ensure their happiness and well-being.Daisy is the more outgoing of the two. With her beautiful gray and white tabby coat, she loves nothing more than cuddling up for pets and attention. She`s playful, affectionate, and always eager to engage with her humans. Yoshi, also a gray and white cat, is a bit more reserved. He can be shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he absolutely loves being pet and will shower you with love.Both have always been in a home together, and though they’ve never been around dogs, they get along well with other cats. With some patience and time, Yoshi will learn to trust and open up fully, and Daisy will continue to be her affectionate, charming self.If you`re looking for a pair of loving, gentle cats to share your home, Yoshi and Daisy might be the perfect match!

Meet Yoshi and Daisy, a sweet bonded pair of 3-year-old cats looking for their forever home! These two have been inseparable since birth, and they need to be adopted together to ensure their happiness and well-being.Daisy is the more outgoing of the two. With her beautiful gray and white tabby coat, she loves nothing more than cuddling up for pets and attention. She`s playful, affectionate, and always eager to engage with her humans. Yoshi, also a gray and white cat, is a bit more reserved. He can be shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he absolutely loves being pet and will shower you with love.Both have always been in a home together, and though they’ve never been around dogs, they get along well with other cats. With some patience and time, Yoshi will learn to trust and open up fully, and Daisy will continue to be her affectionate, charming self.If you`re looking for a pair of loving, gentle cats to share your home, Yoshi and Daisy might be the perfect match!

RAINBOW (female) and STASH (male) met in foster care, dated and solidified their relationship at CATOPIA (wedding date tba ;-). They need to spend their lives adopted together. Both are great in the house, a little shy until they know you. Both are SUPER SWEET and a little talkative! They spend all their time together. Stash is good with his hands and uses them for useful things and playtime ;-) Stash is a tuxedo and is aptly named after his white mustache ;-) Rainbow is all black (and who wants to be named as a shadow ?)…...so we gave the name Rainbow to exemplify her beautiful personality. Stash will initiate many deep snuggle times with you. (He prefers to do the initiating). He will start by reaching his paws up like a child does and wait for you to pick him up into your arms. If you're not a person who will appreciate this even after you're back to a 'normal' post-covid lifestyle, then please don't apply. Rainbow is very sweet and gentle. When she settles in and feels safe, her kitten-like behavior will start to show. She likes being petted and some cuddling, but you'll have to initiate it. Rainbow has developed a food allergy and we have begun experimenting with different foods at the veterinarian's guidance. The allergy is causing her hair to fall out in little patches. The food the vet wants her on is hydrogenated protein and grain free. There are several brands around $2 per can. We're looking into a possible homemade/ more tastier version as well. Because of the food allergy, we are listing her as special needs. Rainbow and Stash sleep together and like spending their time together. They are excellent with friendly cats and dogs. Both are from one of the reservations we work with - Stash was found with his littermates and mom (they were abandoned) and Rainbow was abandoned by a lake there. They met in foster care and the rest is history as they say, long-lasting love ;-) Their adoption fee includes their vaccinations, neuter/spay, deworming and microchips. Rainbow's birthday is 2017. Stash's birthday is 2016. We have specific ADOPTION and COVID rules listed below. Revised adoption policyDue to Covid -19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, we've revised our adoption policy. First, please email (desertpawsnm@gmail.com) to inquire before you fill out the online application to see if the pet is still available. (Please do not call or text). We'll send you a link to the application. We are unable to do multi-dog/cat meetgreets or adoption events at this time or bring a variety of animals to your house to choose from, so please only inquire if you're serious about adopting these particular kitties. If you're just shopping around with several shelters and rescues, please let us know this. If your application is approved (which 'could' take up to one week) then we will contact you to set up a Zoom chat or ph call to answer questions/clarify anything and set up a day/time to bring the pet to you. Since we can't come into the home due to Covid-19, we ask that you send us pics /video of your home/living area/current pets. We will discuss with you about meeting your other pets. At the meeting/adoption at your house (outside) please wear a mask (as will we), keep to a properly distanced social distance and have hand sanitizer. We will bring the pet to your door in a carrier, we can chat from a (masked) distance and you bring the cats in the cat carrier into your house and probably into a prepared guest room. We will wait in the car while you get the kitties set up and possibly start getting acquainted (some cats will engage right away others will need more quiet time to observe/get acclimated). If everything goes well, you'll bring the carrier back out and sign the adoption contract. We like to stay in touch. We adopt locally to Central Abq, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Rio Rancho. No out of area adoptions inquiries please. No young children for our adoptions please. Our animals are fostered and our foster families like to know their fosters are happy, healthy, and cared for during their lifetime. We appreciate staying in touch periodically (just a pic, holiday card, social media, pics/videos etc will make our work worthwhile :-)) Our volunteers and adoption board are working diligently with an overload of inquiries since Covid to match families and forever pets. Our workload on the reservations has also increased. We're sorry, but if you email us with questions that are already answered here or fill out an application that does not fit the parameters of our procedures we will not be able to reply to you. Thank you for your understanding on this! Thank you - we look forward to hearing from you and having more furbabies united with furever families!  October 13, 2024, 4:58 pm

RAINBOW (female) and STASH (male) met in foster care, dated and solidified their relationship at CATOPIA (wedding date tba ;-). They need to spend their lives adopted together. Both are great in the house, a little shy until they know you. Both are SUPER SWEET and a little talkative! They spend all their time together. Stash is good with his hands and uses them for useful things and playtime ;-) Stash is a tuxedo and is aptly named after his white mustache ;-) Rainbow is all black (and who wants to be named as a shadow ?)…...so we gave the name Rainbow to exemplify her beautiful personality. Stash will initiate many deep snuggle times with you. (He prefers to do the initiating). He will start by reaching his paws up like a child does and wait for you to pick him up into your arms. If you're not a person who will appreciate this even after you're back to a 'normal' post-covid lifestyle, then please don't apply. Rainbow is very sweet and gentle. When she settles in and feels safe, her kitten-like behavior will start to show. She likes being petted and some cuddling, but you'll have to initiate it. Rainbow has developed a food allergy and we have begun experimenting with different foods at the veterinarian's guidance. The allergy is causing her hair to fall out in little patches. The food the vet wants her on is hydrogenated protein and grain free. There are several brands around $2 per can. We're looking into a possible homemade/ more tastier version as well. Because of the food allergy, we are listing her as special needs. Rainbow and Stash sleep together and like spending their time together. They are excellent with friendly cats and dogs. Both are from one of the reservations we work with - Stash was found with his littermates and mom (they were abandoned) and Rainbow was abandoned by a lake there. They met in foster care and the rest is history as they say, long-lasting love ;-) Their adoption fee includes their vaccinations, neuter/spay, deworming and microchips. Rainbow's birthday is 2017. Stash's birthday is 2016. We have specific ADOPTION and COVID rules listed below. Revised adoption policyDue to Covid -19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, we've revised our adoption policy. First, please email (desertpawsnm@gmail.com) to inquire before you fill out the online application to see if the pet is still available. (Please do not call or text). We'll send you a link to the application. We are unable to do multi-dog/cat meetgreets or adoption events at this time or bring a variety of animals to your house to choose from, so please only inquire if you're serious about adopting these particular kitties. If you're just shopping around with several shelters and rescues, please let us know this. If your application is approved (which 'could' take up to one week) then we will contact you to set up a Zoom chat or ph call to answer questions/clarify anything and set up a day/time to bring the pet to you. Since we can't come into the home due to Covid-19, we ask that you send us pics /video of your home/living area/current pets. We will discuss with you about meeting your other pets. At the meeting/adoption at your house (outside) please wear a mask (as will we), keep to a properly distanced social distance and have hand sanitizer. We will bring the pet to your door in a carrier, we can chat from a (masked) distance and you bring the cats in the cat carrier into your house and probably into a prepared guest room. We will wait in the car while you get the kitties set up and possibly start getting acquainted (some cats will engage right away others will need more quiet time to observe/get acclimated). If everything goes well, you'll bring the carrier back out and sign the adoption contract. We like to stay in touch. We adopt locally to Central Abq, Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Rio Rancho. No out of area adoptions inquiries please. No young children for our adoptions please. Our animals are fostered and our foster families like to know their fosters are happy, healthy, and cared for during their lifetime. We appreciate staying in touch periodically (just a pic, holiday card, social media, pics/videos etc will make our work worthwhile :-)) Our volunteers and adoption board are working diligently with an overload of inquiries since Covid to match families and forever pets. Our workload on the reservations has also increased. We're sorry, but if you email us with questions that are already answered here or fill out an application that does not fit the parameters of our procedures we will not be able to reply to you. Thank you for your understanding on this! Thank you - we look forward to hearing from you and having more furbabies united with furever families!  October 13, 2024, 4:58 pm