Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: Stella, an 18-month-old black Labrador retriever, knows what she wants. She's all energy and fun, loves playing catch and would do best in an active home with equally energetic people. Kayco, 2, is a black domestic shorthair with the heart of a kitten. She's eager to explore and play and would do best in a home with no other cats.

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. Adoptions are also available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Fur Friends, 2570 Camino Entrada.

Española Valley Humane Society: Cheddar, a 12-week-old kitten, loves people and other kittens. He loves climbing walls and can play for hours. Ewok, a 10-month-old chow mix, is great with other dogs and loves people. This fuzzy bearlike canine loves going on walks and playing in the pool.

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.evalleyshelter.org.

Felines & Friends New Mexico: Gris, the loyal companion of an artist who recently died of cancer, is a gentle cat who continues to grieve the loss of his human guardian. The Maine coon handsome boy would do well in a quiet, loving home with someone willing to give him time to adjust to the loss of the only home he's ever had. Justin, a rescued with his mother and two other littermates, is sweet and playful. He's a handsome boy with a medium-length black-and-white coat.

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

Special adoption events: Animal-welfare groups and area shelters will join together this weekend for a multiagency adoption event at PetSmart on Zafarano Drive. The event, with an estimated 80-90 cats and dogs of all breeds and ages, runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. All animals are fully vetted, altered and microchipped. All adopters will receive a free bag of pet food courtesy of PetSmart.