Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: Duke, a year-old pit-bull mix, looks forward to an active, outgoing family. He's a high-energy boy who would do best as an only child. Laid-back Han Solo is a cat young cat who enjoys a high perch, a good shaft of sunlight and a quiet house. He gets along well with other cats.

These and other animals are available for adoption from the shelter at 100 Caja del Rio Road. The shelter's adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit the website at www.sfhumanesociety.org or call the adoption supervisor, 983-4309, ext. 106. The shelter's off-site adoption center, All Fur Friends, 2570 Camino Entrada, 471-6969, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Española Valley Humane Society: Odio, a 10-month-old border collie mix, is super sweet and loves people and other dogs. She's a gentle soul and would be great with children. Helena, an 18-month-old shorthair tortie, is a sweet girl who wouldn't mind sharing her home with other felines.

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 website at www.espanolashelter.org.

Felines & Friends New Mexico: Artie and his littermates were born in a shelter. He's a sweet, friendly kitten who loves to sit in laps and purr. Adrian, Artie's littermate, is a handsome boy with a long coat and dark-brown and gray tabby markings.

Cats of all ages are available for adoption from Felines & Friends and can be visited at Petco throughout the week during regular store hours. Adoption advisers are available 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Petco on Cerrillos Road. You are also invited to spend time with the group's special Cat of the Month at Teca Tu in Sanbusco Market Center during store hours. Visit the website at www.petfinder.com/shelters/NM38.html or call 316-CAT1.