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Best Nonprofit for Animals
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STREET NEWS OF THE DAY
Thank you always for checking in with us when you have questions. There is so much rumor & misinformation out there. As you may know now because you check facts, we DO NOT give away animals or adopt out animals to our homeless brothers & sisters. We never have. Any statements saying that we do are false. Our mission is to provide vet care (preventative and emergency, spay/neuter), food, water, supplies, and other necessities to the companion animals living with our homeless brothers and sisters.
Where do they get their dogs then?
People may leave abusive or dire situations at home and will leave that situation along with their companion animal. Some have come upon one another. . . many animals are dumped & they find one another on the street. Housed people who have a dog or dogs & did not spay or neuter will pass puppies out to housed or unhoused people to get rid of them.
A very rare occurrence of one of our people's companions having puppies may happen. That's why we are big proponents of spay & neuter. Most homeless people we support want their dog spayed or neutered, and we help them schedule it and SHAP covers the cost. Our mission is to support people who have an animal so they can remain a family. It is NOT our mission to give out or adopt out animals to housed or unhoused people. It never has been.
Our mission for over 25 years has been to give hope and help to the companion animals of our homeless community.
SOMETIMES LOVE HAS NO ADDRESS
To contact SHAP for comments or concerns, please email us at nnmshap@gmail.com with your full name and contact info.
Always report serious incidents involving animals directly to Animal Control with info and documentation. Call Santa Fe County Animal Control Dispatch at (505) 428-3720
We're so proud of Karen, SHAP's founder and executive director, who is Animal Humane New Mexico's 2024 Animal Advocate of the Year! Karen was honored during the New Mexico Humane Conference on August 12. 2024. The conference was held Aug. 12 and 13 at the Embassy Suites on 1000 Woodward Place NE in Albuquerque.
DOG STOLEN
Please watch these full-length videos with Karen Cain and Chris, guardian dad of Desi. His beloved dog Desi was stolen on the evening of Sat., May 17, by a group of individuals seen actively plotting online to "buy" or "steal" the dog that day.
Photos taken on May 17 just a few hours before the "dognapping" at Albertson's at Zafarano.
©2025 SHAP All Rights Reserved for Photos & Videos
SHAP Confirms Closure of Complaints Made To NMDOJ, Reaffirms Commitment To Serving New Mexico’s Vulnerable Populations Through Alleviating Suffering and Keeping Animal and Human Families Together
SHAP Condemns Reports of Companion Animals Taken From Unhoused Individuals
Check out the new SHAP Street Van! On the road finally in July 2024, thanks to the generosity of several super special donors. Capitol Ford delivered a fantastic "ride" that will greatly aid SHAP's work on the streets of Santa Fe in the coming years!
Street Homeless Animal Project = SHAP
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Who We Are
Northern New Mexico Street Homeless Animal Project’s mission is to alleviate animal suffering and keep homeless human/animal families together. We assist the street homeless community in obtaining vital veterinary care, food, and supplies for their companion animals.
What We Do
We collaborate closely with Smith Veterinary Hospital and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter (and other clinics) for spaying/neutering, vaccinations, preventative care and emergency services. We also work with local businesses to provide food and other necessities. We advocate and educate the public and the city about the importance of helping our homeless community.
You Can Help!
Item donations
Amazon Wish List, PetSmart Wish List, and Chewy Wish List will be announced soon!
or To Volunteer
Contact SHAP at nnmshap@gmail.com for any item donation questions.
DONATE
We rely 100% on the generous contributions of our supporters. If you're able to support us financially (remember, every little bit helps!), please donate online via the button below.
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Donate by mailing a check to:
Street Homeless Animal Project
1000 Cordova Place #34
Santa Fe, NM 87505
501(c)(3) nonprofit
EIN: 80-0254858
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Volunteer!
SHAP could not exist without the generous support of our wonderful volunteers.
If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please email us:
Immense Gratitude to Our Sponsors (Past & Present) and Supporters!
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