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

    • F&F’s Santa Fe Cats: 154 Tano Rd, Santa Fe, NM [screened porch on lower level]

    • 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

How to pick up supplies

Operation Meow is now distributing food to community cat caretakers across Northern New Mexico. If you are a caretaker, here’s how you can obtain supplies.

  • Felines & Friends NM

    • Please contact AskFelinesAndFriends@yahoo.com to schedule a pickup.

    • 154 Tano Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

    • Include information about the colony in need (e.g., number of cats, town) and requested supplies (e.g., quantity and type of food) to help us identify the best location and time for pickup.

  • Española Humane

  • Santa Fe Animal Shelter

    • Please complete the application on the shelter’s website.

    • 2570 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Beetle, Caterpillar, & Lady Bug

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.