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Mailing Address
8920 Lomas Blvd. NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Physical Address
8920 Lomas Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: 768-1975
Email: ehdombudsman@cabq.gov
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We Save Lives! You Can Too... |
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Presented by the Parks and Recreation Department When: AUGUST 9TH 2008. Dog events begin at 6:00 pm followed by a movie showing when it starts getting dark enough. Where: Santa Fe Village Park located on Unser and Montano. Cost: Free!!! Who: All Dogs, Dog lovers, and people are welcome. What: A festival celebrating dogs and dog lovers of all kinds. It will be featuring such organizations like the New Mexico Jack Russel Rescue, Doberman Rescue of New Mexico and many more. The main event will be a screening of Milo & Otis which will begin when it is dark enough, (sometime between 8:30 pm-9:00 pm). How: If you have any questions call 1(505) 768-5328. For all your City questions call 311, in the Albuquerque area. NOTICE: If you have a disability and require special assistance to participate in this event, contact Outdoor Recreation at least one week before. (505) 768-5328 (voice relay). Animal Welfare and Watermelon Mountain Ranch partner on a program to save even more pets' lives |
Even more pets in the Albuquerque area will be finding a new lease on life, thanks to a new partnership between Animal Welfare and Watermelon Mountain Ranch.
Watermelon Mountain Ranch will periodically take a substantial number of dogs and cats to its Rio Rancho facility and to its extensive network of foster parents to adopt out to the public. Among the mix will be some of the older, larger and physically challenged dogs that often go unclaimed or take longer to adopt at Animal Welfare.
Animals that are transferred to Watermelon Mountain Ranch will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. The dogs will all be groomed and trained; furthermore every canine adoption comes with five weeks of free dog training at no additional cost to the new pet owners.
“We are proud to be a part of this historic public/private partnership with the city of Albuquerque,” says Watermelon Mountain Ranch Executive Director Sophia DiClemente. “This partnership is about saving lives and finding forever loving homes for these beautiful animals. All of these dogs and cats need some TLC and a home to go to, and we look forward to placing them.”
Jeanine L. Patterson, RN, Director of Albuquerque Animal Welfare says “We are proud of this groundbreaking partnership which will among other things, ease the crowding in city shelters, especially during some of the busier summer months.”
Watermelon Mountain Ranch is New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal shelter. About 4 to 5 thousand pets are adopted through its Rio Rancho facility every year.
Author Darlene Arden Visits Animal Welfare And Mayor Chávez
 
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Darlene Arden, award-winning writer, lecturer, and pet author recently visited Albuquerque Animal Welfare for a tour of the Eastside Shelter and to present her latest book, "Rover, Get Off Her Leg!" to Animal Welfare Director Jeanine L. Patterson. Arden is in the midst of a trip to New Mexico. "Rover " is her fifth book, described by Susan Conant, author of Gaits of Heaven, Scratch the Surface as "a hilarious field guide to dog misdeeds that range from the annoying and embarrassing to the utterly mortifying. Fortunately for dog owners everywhere, author Darlene Arden speaks to the unspeakable with great good humor and practical wisdom."Later during her visit, Arden also visited with Mayor Martin J. Chávez and First Dog Dukes. She presented him with a copy of her latest book and talked with Mayor Chávez about their shared passion for pets. Darlene Arden is also an internationally recognized authority on toy dogs and their care.
Her website is www.darlenearden.com.
Peanut Butter and Yogurt Donations for Treats
Our pets need your donations of Peanut Butter and plain
Yogurt.
They love to eat the snacks we make them with
these items.
Please drop off at our Eastside location or call 764-1147
for details.
Featured Pets |
Information for Featured Pets is updated every hour. Be sure to check the current availability and location of these featured pets. (764-1122) Be sure to have the Animal Number ready when you call (the Animal Number is the 7 digit number begining with and "A") |
Mutt Shots! |
The Animal Welfare Department of the City of Albuquerque is proud to
announce the 2007 Mutt Shots Photo Contest Winners! View the Winners! |
Kennel Kompadres - Donations |
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If you would like to help make our furry friend's stay more comfortable, and healthy, please donate. Monetary donations can be made to the Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make your check out to Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres and mail to: Treasurer, Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres Or Drop your check off at either the Eastside or Westside Animal Care Centers
We at the Animal Care Centers accept dog houses in good condition to supplement our loaner dog house program, pet care books, blankets, towels and similar items. Donations of your time are also greatly appreciated. Look at our Volunteer program to see how you can help. |
Animal Ordinance in Albuquerque |
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As the Animal Services Division responds to calls for service and finds that your animal is not in compliance, citations will be issued. Penalty is up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail as determined by a Metro Court judge. |
Spay/Neuter Services |
City to Provide Spay and Neuter Services for Pets of Qualified Low Income Individuals and Seniors 65 Years of Age or Older
The mobile clinic is operating all over the City of Albuquerque and targeting the areas with the highest population of need. Spaying and neutering your companion animal is good for you, your animal and the community.Please be part of the solution and schedule your appointment today! AACC Spay/Neuter Van Schedule |
Track Down that Wayward Pet
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Join the Pack! Volunteer With Animal Care!
For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at 764-1137. |
What's Happening?
Click here to read some really great success stories.
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The
grace period to have your animal spayed or neutered and microchipped is
over. If you do not want to spay or neuter your companion animal, you
must purchase an intact animal permit for $150.
The
City of Albuquerque is pleased to announce that we are scheduling
surgeries for companion dogs and cats in Albuquerque.
With the passage of the H.E.A.R.T. Ordinance, the City of Albuquerque
is sterilizing the companion animals of low income and senior
citizens at no charge to them. If you have a companion animal
that needs to be sterilized and you meet the criteria, please call 311
or 768-2000. 
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