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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Phil

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: PHIL, ARLO, and JONI were transferred from another shelter after being TNR'd at just 2 months old. TEMPERAMENT: PHIL is a dark orange tabby, while ARLO and JONI are brown tabby twins. These friendly kittens spent several months in quarantine, battling GI issues. They are now fully recovered and looking forward to finding forever homes. PHIL is the shy guy in the bunch but treats appear to be the way to his heart! AGE:   born approx. 4/24/25 MICROCHIP #:  -4947  DATE OF STERILIZATION: 6/28/25  VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 6/24/25, FVRCP #2: 7/30/25, FVRCP #3: 8/26/25; FVRCP expires: 8/25/26; Rabies expires: 6/28/26  FELV/FIV test:  11/14/25 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 #25-001]    December 26, 2025, 1:07 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Shai [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shai [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for him/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:   SHAI is one of five kittens born to SHAYNA in a Santa Fe backyard.  His littermates are SHAE, SHEN, SHON and SUN.   TEMPERAMENT:   The kittens were quite shy with they came to F&F, but have developed wonderful personalities in their foster home.   They are sweet and playful.   If not adopted with a littermate, they should go to homes with another young cat to play with.   Since they have grown up together, they would not be happy as the only cat in their new home. SHAI has distinct 'mask' on his face.    AGE:  born approx.  4/1/20  MICROCHIP #: 981020000851975  DATE OF STERILIZATION:  8/19/20   VAX RECORD: FVRCP expires: 7/11/25; Rabies expires: 7/11/27   FELV/FIV test:  8/19/20; neg      [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] May 4, 2025, 1:29 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Shae [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shae [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for him/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:   SHAE is one of five kittens born to SHAYNA in a Santa Fe backyard.  His littermates are SHAI, SHEN, SHON and SUN.   TEMPERAMENT:   The kittens were quite shy with they came to F&F, but have developed wonderful personalities in their foster home.   They are sweet and playful.   If not adopted with a littermate, they should go to homes with another young cat to play with.   Since they have grown up together, they would not be happy as the only cat in their new home. SHAE has 'van' markings with a white tip on his tail.  AGE:  born approx.  4/1/20  MICROCHIP #:  -9124 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  8/19/20   VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 7/11/25; Rabies expires: 7/11/27 FELV/FIV test:  8/19/20; neg   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001]     May 4, 2025, 1:29 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Majin's adoption status with email updates.
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Majin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: MAJIN and GREY were surrendered to F&F for re-homing after their person moved and could not take them with her. TEMPERAMENT: MAJIN is a handsome grey boy with a white bib. He can be a bit shy with new humans at first, but treats are the way to his heart. MAJIN gets along well with other cats at our shelter and will fare best in a multi-cat household with a patient adopter. AGE:   born approx. 3/27/22 MICROCHIP #:  -7718 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  3/27/25  VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 3/27/25, FVRCP #2: 7/17/25; FVRCP expires: 7/17/26; Rabies expires: 3/27/26 FELV/FIV test:  3/27/25 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 #25-001]    October 6, 2025, 10:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Harper Lee's adoption status with email updates.
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Harper Lee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: NICKEL, RADLEY, ATTICUS, and HARPER LEE were rescued as 3 month old stray kittens in need of care. TEMPERAMENT: HARPER LEE is a black and white Tux with a white 'stache. This litter is currently being socialized in a foster home, where they are making progress but still need time and TLC. AGE:   born approx. 4/30/25 MICROCHIP #:  pending DATE OF STERILIZATION: pending VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 7/2/25, FVRCP #2: 7/28/25, FVRCP #3: 9/24/25; FVRCP expires: 9/24/26; Rabies expires: pending FELV/FIV test:  10/2/25 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 #25-001]    October 15, 2025, 10:55 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Samee [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Samee [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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] December 22, 2025, 9:15 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Phil's adoption status with email updates.
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Phil

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: PHIL, ARLO, and JONI were transferred from another shelter after being TNR'd at just 2 months old. TEMPERAMENT: PHIL is a dark orange tabby, while ARLO and JONI are brown tabby twins. These friendly kittens spent several months in quarantine, battling GI issues. They are now fully recovered and looking forward to finding forever homes. PHIL is the shy guy in the bunch but treats appear to be the way to his heart! AGE:   born approx. 4/24/25 MICROCHIP #:  -4947  DATE OF STERILIZATION: 6/28/25  VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 6/24/25, FVRCP #2: 7/30/25, FVRCP #3: 8/26/25; FVRCP expires: 8/25/26; Rabies expires: 6/28/26  FELV/FIV test:  11/14/25 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 #25-001]    December 26, 2025, 1:07 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Shai [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shai [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for him/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:   SHAI is one of five kittens born to SHAYNA in a Santa Fe backyard.  His littermates are SHAE, SHEN, SHON and SUN.   TEMPERAMENT:   The kittens were quite shy with they came to F&F, but have developed wonderful personalities in their foster home.   They are sweet and playful.   If not adopted with a littermate, they should go to homes with another young cat to play with.   Since they have grown up together, they would not be happy as the only cat in their new home. SHAI has distinct 'mask' on his face.    AGE:  born approx.  4/1/20  MICROCHIP #: 981020000851975  DATE OF STERILIZATION:  8/19/20   VAX RECORD: FVRCP expires: 7/11/25; Rabies expires: 7/11/27   FELV/FIV test:  8/19/20; neg      [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] May 4, 2025, 1:29 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Shae [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shae [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This CAT is a member of our Permanent Foster program, and is happily living in a foster home willing to care for him/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:   SHAE is one of five kittens born to SHAYNA in a Santa Fe backyard.  His littermates are SHAI, SHEN, SHON and SUN.   TEMPERAMENT:   The kittens were quite shy with they came to F&F, but have developed wonderful personalities in their foster home.   They are sweet and playful.   If not adopted with a littermate, they should go to homes with another young cat to play with.   Since they have grown up together, they would not be happy as the only cat in their new home. SHAE has 'van' markings with a white tip on his tail.  AGE:  born approx.  4/1/20  MICROCHIP #:  -9124 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  8/19/20   VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 7/11/25; Rabies expires: 7/11/27 FELV/FIV test:  8/19/20; neg   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001]     May 4, 2025, 1:29 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Majin's adoption status with email updates.
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Majin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: MAJIN and GREY were surrendered to F&F for re-homing after their person moved and could not take them with her. TEMPERAMENT: MAJIN is a handsome grey boy with a white bib. He can be a bit shy with new humans at first, but treats are the way to his heart. MAJIN gets along well with other cats at our shelter and will fare best in a multi-cat household with a patient adopter. AGE:   born approx. 3/27/22 MICROCHIP #:  -7718 DATE OF STERILIZATION:  3/27/25  VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 3/27/25, FVRCP #2: 7/17/25; FVRCP expires: 7/17/26; Rabies expires: 3/27/26 FELV/FIV test:  3/27/25 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 #25-001]    October 6, 2025, 10:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Harper Lee's adoption status with email updates.
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Harper Lee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: NICKEL, RADLEY, ATTICUS, and HARPER LEE were rescued as 3 month old stray kittens in need of care. TEMPERAMENT: HARPER LEE is a black and white Tux with a white 'stache. This litter is currently being socialized in a foster home, where they are making progress but still need time and TLC. AGE:   born approx. 4/30/25 MICROCHIP #:  pending DATE OF STERILIZATION: pending VAX RECORD:  FVRCP #1: 7/2/25, FVRCP #2: 7/28/25, FVRCP #3: 9/24/25; FVRCP expires: 9/24/26; Rabies expires: pending FELV/FIV test:  10/2/25 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 #25-001]    October 15, 2025, 10:55 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Samee [Permanent Foster]'s adoption status with email updates.
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Samee [Permanent Foster]

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Santa Fe, NM
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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] December 22, 2025, 9:15 pm

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Isosceles

Bengal

Male, Senior
Santa Fe, NM
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(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: SAVARA and ISOSCELES (ISO) were brought to F&F for re-homing due a tragic change in their human's life.  TEMPERAMENT: ISO is a beautiful short-haired seal sepia snow Bengal cat. His previous owner reports that he loves to be petted and sleep on his owner's bed. He also has a thick under coat and loves to be brushed. ISO needs an adopter who understands and has experience with Bengal cats.   He gets along with SAVARA, but we do not know if he will get along with another cat.   AGE:   born approx. 3/11/15 MICROCHIP #:  -6404   DATE OF STERILIZATION: neutered, date unknown   VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 7/28/26; Rabies expires: 11/26/25   FELV/FIV test:  10/14/25; neg  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ISO has been diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia with proliferative osteoarthritis. FHO surgery is scheduled for 10/29/25 and we are seeking donations to offset the cost.  ADOPTION FEE: $500  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.   As part of the adoption process, all approved applicants will be required to meet and spend time with this cat. This includes out of state applicants. We do not ship cats.   [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001]    October 20, 2025, 1:44 pm

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Felines & Friends New Mexico

369 Montezuma Ave, Suite 320, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Santa Fe Animal Shelter

100 Caja del Rio Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507

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Espanola Valley Humane Society

108 Hamm Parkway, Espanola, NM 87532

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21.9 miles

Desert Paws Inc. Animal Rescue of New Mexico

Pena Blanca, NM 87041

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Edgewood Animal Control

16 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015

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June's Senior Cat Rescue

PO Box 16521, Albuquerque, NM 87191

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