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Kittens and cats in New Mexico

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Elliot Stabler

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Santa Fe, NM
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: Kittens FIN TUTUOLA, ELLIOT STABLER, JOHN MUNCH, and OLIVIA BENSON were surrendered with their mom when they were about 4 months old. TEMPERAMENT: We are still learning more about this litter. Each would like to be adopted with another similarly-aged kitten or into a household with a young cat as a playmate. AGE:   born approx. 1/4/2024 MICROCHIP #:  981020053374033 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 5/14/24 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 5/14/24, FVRCP #2: pending; FVRCP expires: pending; Rabies expires: 5/14/25 FELV/FIV test: 5/14/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am
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Photo of Olivia Benson

Olivia Benson

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: Kittens FIN TUTUOLA, ELLIOT STABLER, JOHN MUNCH, and OLIVIA BENSON were surrendered with their mom when they were about 4 months old. TEMPERAMENT: We are still learning more about this litter. Each would like to be adopted with another similarly-aged kitten or into a household with a young cat as a playmate. AGE:   born approx. 1/4/2024 MICROCHIP #:  981020053336851 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 5/14/24 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 5/14/24, FVRCP #2: pending; FVRCP expires: pending; Rabies expires: 5/14/25 FELV/FIV test: 5/14/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am
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Photo of John Munch

John Munch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: Kittens FIN TUTUOLA, ELLIOT STABLER, JOHN MUNCH, and OLIVIA BENSON were surrendered with their mom when they were about 4 months old. TEMPERAMENT: We are still learning more about this litter. Each would like to be adopted with another similarly-aged kitten or into a household with a young cat as a playmate. AGE:   born approx. 1/4/2024 MICROCHIP #:  981020053319953 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 5/14/24 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 5/14/24, FVRCP #2: pending; FVRCP expires: pending; Rabies expires: 5/14/25 FELV/FIV test: 5/14/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am
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Photo of Clawdia

Clawdia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: CHAOS, MAYHEM, and CLAWDIA were transferred to F&F from a foster home in Roswell. TEMPERAMENT: Petite Calico Tabby CLAWDIA was abandoned on her rescuer's property in Roswell. She is sweet, affectionate, and playful with toys. She appears to need other cats in her life but we do not yet know how she feels about dogs. AGE:   born approx. 4/1/2022 MICROCHIP #:  981020053324895 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  12/3/23 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 12/3/23, FVRCP #2: 5/19/23; FVRCP expires: 5/19/24; Rabies expires: 12/3/24  FELV/FIV test: 5/18/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am
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Photo of Fin Tutuola

Fin Tutuola

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: Kittens FIN TUTUOLA, ELLIOT STABLER, JOHN MUNCH, and OLIVIA BENSON were surrendered with their mom when they were about 4 months old. TEMPERAMENT: We are still learning more about this litter. Each would like to be adopted with another similarly-aged kitten or into a household with a young cat as a playmate. AGE:   born approx. 1/4/2024 MICROCHIP #:  981020053381190 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 5/14/24 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 5/14/24, FVRCP #2: pending; FVRCP expires: pending; Rabies expires: 5/14/25 FELV/FIV test: 5/14/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am
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Photo of Mayhem

Mayhem

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
HISTORY: CHAOS, MAYHEM, and CLAWDIA were transferred to F&F from a foster home in Roswell. TEMPERAMENT: MAYHEM is a high-energy teenager who needs other kitty playmates in his life. He is an extremely affectionate 'velcro kitty.' He appears to be fine living with dogs as well as cats.  AGE:   born approx. 5/17/23 MICROCHIP #:  990000006458830 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  12/3/23 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 12/3/23, FVRCP #2: 5/19/24; FVRCP expires: 5/19/25; Rabies expires: 5/17/25   FELV/FIV test: 5/18/24 neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100  If you may be interested in adopting, please complete our online application: https://www.fandfnm.org/application. Cat name(s) of interest can be included in your application. Completing an application is the best and fastest way to dialog with our team. For more information, visit www.fandfnm.org.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #24-001]   May 20, 2024, 4:04 am

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Shelters & rescues in New Mexico

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Paws and Claws Humane Society, Inc.

501 Paddy Wagon, Artesia, NM 88210

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Artesia Animal Shelter

501 N. Paddy Wagon, Artesia, NM 88210

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Noah's Ark Animal Shelter

5217 Buena Vista Drive, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Roswell Humane Society, Inc.

703 E. McGaffey, Roswell, NM 88203

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Lea County Humane Society

710 N. Grimes, Hobbs, NM 88240

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Lincoln County, New Mexico

25962 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Alamogordo Dog Rescue (Home Based Foster Care)

87 Smith Ave, (by appointment only), Alamogordo, NM 88310

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kato Foundation's Kitty City NM

56 Danley Ranch Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310

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