Local Rescue and Brewery Team Up for Kitten Adoption Event

Nine Lives Rescue partners with Canteen Brewhouse to connect cats with new homes during peak kitten season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:50am

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus scene of people enjoying drinks at a bar with kittens playing in the foreground, captured in a warm, hazy color palette that evokes the cozy, community atmosphere of the event.The 'Kegs and Kittens' event at Canteen Brewhouse brought the local community together to enjoy drinks while also connecting cats in need with loving new homes.Albuquerque Today

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, local animal rescue organization Nine Lives Rescue has teamed up with Canteen Brewhouse to host a "Kegs and Kittens" adoption event, helping to find homes for the influx of kittens during the spring "kitten season." The event saw five kittens adopted in under 20 minutes, with 42 more expected to be available in the coming weeks as pregnant cats in the rescue's care continue to give birth.

Why it matters

Kitten season puts a strain on animal shelters across New Mexico, especially in rural areas, as the number of surrendered and abandoned cats spikes. Events like "Kegs and Kittens" help connect these kittens with loving homes and raise awareness of the resources available to pet owners who may be struggling to care for their animals.

The details

Nine Lives Rescue has rescued over 300 kittens since launching in June 2025. The organization often pulls cats from euthanasia lists and rescues animals from across New Mexico. The "Kegs and Kittens" event at Canteen Brewhouse was the rescue's first cat adoption event at a local brewery, and they're already planning more. Organizers say the biggest challenge is finding fosters and people who can afford to care for sick or very young cats.

  • April is typically "kitten season" in New Mexico, when cat births spike.
  • Nine Lives Rescue was founded in June 2025.

The players

Nine Lives Rescue

A local animal rescue organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico that has rescued over 300 kittens since launching in June 2025.

Canteen Brewhouse

A local brewery in Albuquerque that partnered with Nine Lives Rescue to host the "Kegs and Kittens" cat adoption event.

Aryn Pearsall

The founder of Nine Lives Rescue.

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What they’re saying

“Nine Lives will help you if we can. We'll get you in, get you a cheaper one. We'll do how we can to help you.”

— Aryn Pearsall, Founder, Nine Lives Rescue

What’s next

Nine Lives Rescue plans to host more cat adoption events at Canteen Brewhouse and other local venues in the coming months to continue finding homes for the influx of kittens during peak kitten season.

The takeaway

Community partnerships between animal rescues and local businesses can help address the seasonal challenges of kitten overpopulation, connecting cats in need with loving homes and providing resources to pet owners who may be struggling to care for their animals.