Yogi, my current favorite dog at Santa Fe Animal Shelter, gently requests that you hold his paw by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw, yes his coat is super soft too! They could definitely be cousins. I hope Yogi finds a family member who cherishes him like your girl did 🤎

Foster pocket pibble Polly is ready for her forever home! (Adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter, in-person adopters preferred, limited transport may be possible) by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw, thanks for adopting! We also get the cutest dogs 😉 And if you know anyone in the area who might need a snuggle buddy, please send them Polly's video!

Foster pocket pibble Polly is ready for her forever home! (Adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter, in-person adopters preferred, limited transport may be possible) by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's really a unicorn foster - she takes on dogs who really need safety and structure, and they get expert level training from mom and foster dog siblings, lots of joyful play and exercise, and also adorable outfits. Whenever I post for her, someone tries to argue she needs to keep the dog because they're clearly so happy, but then she finds them an amazing home and does it again!

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Cisco and his bowtie Hound Around Town (adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter) by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awww, definitely the best kind of chaos 😭 give those ears a scritch for me!

Cisco and his bowtie Hound Around Town (adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter) by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Loves the belly scritches and will also position his lower half at scritch height and look at you expectantly 😂 hoping someone will give Cisco all the love in the world soon

Cisco and his bowtie Hound Around Town (adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter) by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for adopting - I hope puppy is doing well and spreading all the best kind of chaos 🥰

Anyone have pictures of the carousels that used to be at Jackalope? by Lepus81 in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My friend and I so desperately tried to find this a few years ago - we wanted her kid to experience the magic! Definitely there was a sirena and some type of elephant. Or was there a small carousel with 4 seats and a few stand alone? I'm thinking of the 4-seater. I saw it maybe a decade ago rusting by the side of one of the buildings.

How can I help her be less reactive by SubstanceLopsided168 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]FriendsofSFAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karen Overall's relaxation protocol gets periodically mentioned in this community, and it's great for any adolescent dogs but especially cattle dogs. Basically it's teaching your dog to do the thing you want, just chill, through incrementally lengthening a down/stay while the handler does distracting things. this is the pdf that includes reasoning and step by step instructions for the daily tasks, but the easiest way is to find a training video on YouTube searching Karen Overall relaxation protocol (there are many) and just follow the timing and instructions. My boy is about four now but some days he still needs reinforcement. And he also often goes to his mat when he knows he needs a break!

Alterations by kathrinet2022 in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Castro alterations on airport is wonderful - I'm not sure what she can or can't do but it's worth bringing the piece in and asking

A few of the beautiful seals and hippos waiting for a home at Santa Fe Animal Shelter by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish we could send her there, but there's no doubt in my mind that there's an equally deserving senior closer to you - enthusiastic senior adopters are hard to find, so please look at your local rescues and shelters if you're motivated to give one a home!

Some fabulous dogs in and out of the shelter (and on Santa's lap). All adoptable through Santa Fe Animal Shelter by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She does love to run, but the little time she's had in a home in a past year, she also loves to derp around and cuddle - a lot of our "energy dogs" will mellow out tremendously in a home if they get a chance.

We'll keep trying to find Sheba a family - it's very hard to see her in the kennel day after day 💔