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 supporting the unsung heroes who care for community cat colonies across Northern New Mexico.
Why Operation Meow Matters
Every day, volunteer caretakers provide food, water, and compassion to community cats. Many cover expenses out of their own pockets to keep these cats fed, healthy, and safe. Operation Meow helps ease that burden by collecting and distributing donated cat food directly to the people 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. Through Operation Meow, we can support both the cats and their caretakers with the resources they need.”
How You Can Help
There are many ways to make a difference:
Shop Online
Contribute through our Operation Meow Amazon Wish List.
Similar items are available at our Chewy Wish List.Drop Off Donations
Bring cat food donations to one of our collection sites:Española Humane: 108 Hamm Pkwy, Española, NM
Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Cat Resale Store: 2570 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM
Felines & Friends NM Drop Off Site: Papa Murphy’s, 3201 Zafarano St (Next to Sprouts), Santa Fe, NM
Shine Pet Food: 506 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Teca Tu: DeVargas Center, 165 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
What’s Next
Once enough donations are gathered, Operation Meow will begin distributing food to caretakers across Northern New Mexico. Updates will be posted on each participating organization’s website.
Operation Meow’s Mission:
Fix, feed, and fiercely love community cats.
Together, we can ensure every colony cat across Northern New Mexico gets the care—and the kibble—they deserve.