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Kittens and cats in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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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 Majin's adoption status with email updates.
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Majin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
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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 Conejo's adoption status with email updates.
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Conejo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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: CONEJO was rescued as a stray who was found hiding under an RV, crying for help. His rescuers fed him there for a few days and determined that he was friendly and probably abandoned. TEMPERAMENT: CONEJO was scared upon arrival at our shelter but quickly made friends with other cats and his human care givers. He will no doubt need a patient adopter willing to give him time to adjust, but CONEJO is ready to find a safe indoor only home. AGE:   born approx. 2/7/2022 MICROCHIP #: -4699 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 2/6/25 VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 2/6/26; Rabies expires: 2/6/28  FELV/FIV test:  2/6/25 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 13, 2025, 1:40 am
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo (and Chickenfish)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo (and Chickenfish)

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: CHICKENFISH, NEMO, MARLIN, and DORY were rescued in Albuquerque.           TEMPERAMENT: NEMO is a playful and social kitten. He was always the most social of his siblings and has done extremely well in his foster home learning to play with other kittens and even small dogs. NEMO adores his sister CHICKENFISH and must be adopted with her. AGE:  born approx. 10/7/2022 MICROCHIP #: -7816 DATE OF STERILIZATION: 01/26/2023       VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 7/18/25; Rabies expires: 7/18/25 FELV/FIV test:  01/26/2023 neg ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100        If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our  Adoption Application   completely, including  three (3) personal references who do NOT share your home and are NOT related to you. For more information,  please visit www.fandfnm.org          [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001]  December 31, 2024, 10:50 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
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(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: TAYLOR and her kitten STITCH were rescued by a volunteer        TEMPERAMENT:  TAYLOR is a sweet cat who is a little shy. On most days, she enjoys a quiet nap and a few crunch treats from volunteers. When she thinks no one is looking, TAYLOR will play with toys. She would love a forever home with or without other quiet cats.          AGE:   born approx. 12/16/2019     MICROCHIP #: -0230     DATE OF STERILIZATION: 12/16/20       VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires 11/24/25; Rabies expires: 11/16/26  FELV/FIV test:  12/16/20 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  ADOPTION FEE: $100      If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our    Adoption Application     completely.    In the space provided on the form, please include contact information for three (3) personal references to whom you are NOT related or shares your home. For more information,    please visit our website at www.fandfnm.org        [Santa Fe Animal Svcs. Permit #25-001] March 10, 2025, 11:27 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Moose (and Heidi)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Moose (and Heidi)

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
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(when grown) -
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Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HISTORY: MOOSE and his siblings were rescued at 2 weeks old. He was raised in foster care with another kitten HEIDI, with whom he  bonded. The pair was adopted together in December 2018 but returned years later when their person could no longer care for them.TEMPERAMENT: As a kitten, MOOSE loved playing hard, then snuggling up to his favorite person. MOOSE grew up into a large “rough and tumble” Tuxi who is not a fan of other male cats. However he remains a snuggle buddy for his BFF HEIDI.  He also loves being petted and brushed by his human friends. MOOSE should be readopted with his bonded mate HEIDI.AGE:   born approx. 5/1/18  MICROCHIP #:  -7774   DATE OF STERILIZATION:  8/22/18   VAX RECORD:  FVRCP expires: 8/20/27; Rabies expires: 8/20/27  FELV/FIV test:  8/1/25 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]   September 24, 2025, 1:05 am

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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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Santa Fe Animal Saviors

551 Cordova Rd., #169, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Gentle Souls Sanctuary dba New Mexico Animal Foster Network

Glorieta, NM 87535

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Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

226 East Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544

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Espanola Valley Humane Society

108 Hamm Parkway, Espanola, NM 87532

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Desert Paws Inc. Animal Rescue of New Mexico

Pena Blanca, NM 87041

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The Animal Support Center

1822 Seventh Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701

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City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center

1680 N. Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701

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Jemez Pueblo Animal Rescue

Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

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