Animal Welfare
Adopt a Pet
Adopting a pet can be a wonderful experience.
Need to Surrender a Pet?
Thinking about surrendering your cat or dog to a shelter?
About Animal Welfare
Albuquerque's lost and adoptable pets are our highest priority. We are honored to help with pet-care needs and questions.
Popular Topics
Spaying & Neutering
Upcoming Events
Rescue Groups
Many rescue and specialty groups throughout the state help our animals to find forever homes.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about adoptions, licenses, permits, and what to do if your pet ends up at a shelter.
Noisy Animals
Sometimes animals can get noisy and it can be a distraction.
Hot Topics
Shelter Information
Find shelter hours and locations.
Volunteer at a Shelter
Feel great and help shelter animals through volunteering.
Learn more about volunteering at an animal shelter.
Donate Items
Peanut butter and yogurt are always in need. Find out what items are needed at our shelters.
Fostering a Pet
Fostering a pet is a wonderful experience.
Complete a fostering application form.
Lucky Paws - Mobile Lucky Paws
Lucky Paws is the first municipal retail pet adoption center in Albuquerque.
Learn about Lucky Paws Centers and Mobile Lucky Paws.
Pet-Friendly Housing
Latest News
A Short Film by AWD Volunteers and Staff, Starring AWD Pets
Screening & Award Ceremony at the KiMo on Friday, August 18.
Meow! Kittenzilla Invades Animal Welfare Department
The cost of adopting two cuddly kitties is the same as adopting one.
Heat Can Kill Pets
Albuquerque Animal Welfare wants to remind pet owners to be extra careful with pets during hot temperature months.
Compassionate Samaritans Rescue Stray Dogs and Puppies
Good Samaritans: Fabian Gonzalez, Rhonda Hernandez, Andrea Quintana, and Isaiah Williams
