Operation Meow Launches to Support Community Cat Caretakers in Northern New Mexico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 11, 2025

Three leading animal welfare organizations—Española Humane, Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, and Felines & Friends New Mexico—have joined forces to launch Operation Meow, a collaborative mission to support the unsung heroes caring for community cat (sometimes called feral cat) colonies across Northern New Mexico.

Every day, volunteer caretakers provide food, water, and compassion to community cats. Many pay for supplies out of their own pockets to ensure these vulnerable cats stay fed, healthy, and thriving. Operation Meow seeks to ease that burden by collecting and distributing donated cat food directly to those who need it most.

“Community cats are part of the fabric of Northern New Mexico, and the people who care for them are everyday heroes,” organizers said. “Through Operation Meow, we can support both the cats and their caretakers with the resources they need.”

Community members can support Operation Meow in many ways:

• Shop from Chewy and Amazon wish lists:
  • Española Humane: https://a.co/1nfSTUe
  • Santa Fe Animal Shelter: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18AKUBTY0F1SE?ref_=wl_share
• Drop off donations at one of the following collection sites:
  • Española Humane (Española): 108 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM
  • Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Cat Resale Store on Camino Entrada: 2570 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM
  • Santa Fe Cats/Felines & Friends NM (Santa Fe): Papa Murphy’s 3201 Zafarano Drive (Next to Sprouts)
  • Shine Pet Food (Santa Fe): 506 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM
  • Teca Tu: DeVargas Center, 165 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

Once we receive enough donations, we will begin the distribution process. Please monitor each organization's website for Operation Meow Updates! The mission is simple: Fix, feed, and fiercely love our community cats.
Together, we can make sure every colony cat across Northern New Mexico gets the care—and the kibble—they deserve.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Española Humane: Mattie Allen, 505-423-3360; email: [email protected]
Santa Fe Animal Shelter: Lex Gowans, 754-201-7924; email: [email protected]
Felines & Friends: Bobbi Heller, 505-670-8823 email: [email protected]