Animal Care
Shelter Locations
- More information about Albuquerque's Animal Shelters and Services.
Featured Pets
This information is updated every hour. To ensure that the animal you want is still available, call Animal Welfare at 505-768-1975. Make sure you have the animal's 7 digit Animal Number handy when you call.
Welcome to the Animal Welfare Department, where Albuquerque's lost and adoptable pets are our number one priority.
Animal Welfare News & Events
Animal Welfare Department Presents "Be Kind to Animals Week", May 2-8, 2010
Poster Contest Open to all 9 and 10 year olds in Albuquerque
New Hours for Lucky Paws store in Coronado Center
The Only Way to Lower Euthanasia Rates Is Through Spay/Neuter; Mayor Berry and Animal Welfare Ask For Your Help
Spay Day USA A Call To Arms
2010 Mayor & First Lady's Dog Ball, presented by Comcast
Help Mayor Richard J. Berry, First Lady Maria Berry and Family and Animal Welfare End Pet Homelessness in Albuquerque. All funds go toward Spay/Neuter Programs.
Shelter Pets Get Donation of Beds from Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
Lucky Paws/Sephora Partnership Nets Adoptions and Donations
Foster Care Needed For Two Moms and their Puppies
Interested Foster Parents Call (505) 764-1140
Pets Get Hundreds of Blankets, Towels and Treats Because of an Eagle Scout’s Thoughtfulness
Mobile Lucky Paws Adoption Van Celebrates One Year of Success!
Hundreds of Pets Saved Since Program’s Inception
Kari Winters, Cherished Friend of Animal Welfare, Passes Away
New Food Bank In Albuquerque To Help Low Income Owners of Dogs And Cats
Owners No Longer Have To Give Up Their Pets Because They Can't Afford To Feed Them.
Peanut Butter and Yogurt Needed
Our pets need your donations of peanut butter and plain yogurt.
Author Darlene Arden Visits Animal Welfare And Mayor Chávez
2010 Mayor & First Lady's Dog Ball
You can buy your tickets online right here, with no service fees!
Fabulous Felines presents "A Celebration of Cats"
An invitation to spend the day celebrating and learning about our feline friends