Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: Connor is the sweetest, softest Queensland heeler you could meet. He loves to cuddle, play with toys and eat lots of treats. Mooshy and Bridget, a bonded pair, are gentle loving souls who need a good home together. In return, they will offer love and companionship times two.

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: Peepers, an 8-week-old golden-terrier mix, is the perfect pup for anyone. She loves to play all kinds of games. Aptly named Cleopatra loves people and other cats. She can get a little frisky at play but it's all in fun.

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: Handsome Loki is a sweet, playful and social. He's a handsome boy with a short coat, brown tabby markings and white mitts. His littermate, Medusa, is equally sweet and social. She's a beautiful girl with a long black-and-whie coat with white mitts.

Cats of all ages are available for adoption from Felines & Friends and can be visited at Petco on Cerrillos Road throughout the week during regular store hours. Each week a different group of cats and kittens are featured. Adoption advisers are available 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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.