Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: Sapkie is a 4-year-old Australian shepherd/husky mix that will warm your heart with her sweet face. Shy at first, this social dog hates being left alone. Toby is a 1-year-old buff tabby who is sweet and loving. He's good with small dogs and enjoys traveling in the car.

Visit the shelter at 100 Caja del Rio Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Visit the Web site at www.sfhumanesociety.org or call, 983-4309, ext. 106.

Española Valley Humane Society: Charlie, a 1-year-old Labrador mix and Guerra, a 6-month-old female pit-bull mix, arrived at the shelter together in September. The two bonded pups are well-behaved and are waiting patiently for a new home, ideally together. The two love each other very much.

These and other animals are available for adoption at the shelter, 108 Hamm Parkway. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The shelter has a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Call 505-753-8662. Visit the Web site at www.espanolashelter.org.

Felines & Friends: Leonardo, and Gabriel, were rescued in the Glorieta area. Laid-back and mellow, Leonardo is a real angel who loves to be hugged. He would do well in a home with another mellow cat. Sweet and playful Gabriel is an outgoing kitty who loves to rub against a person's legs. He's a handsome boy with a short, classic buff tabby coat.

Cats of all ages are available for adoption from Felines & Friends at Petco from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Visit the Web site at www.petfinder.com/shelters/NM38.html or call 316-CAT1.