Shelter Locations & Hours

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In Observance of Presidents' Day

The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Eastside and Westside shelters will be closed on Monday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 21, except for the intake desk and reclaims which will be open both days. Credit cards will not be accepted for reclaims on those two days. The shelters will resume services on Wednesday, February 22.

Lucky Paws adoption center located in Coronado Mall near Kohl’s will be open to the public on Monday, February 20, and Tuesday, February21 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Eastside Animal Welfare

Physical Address: 8920 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Telephone: (505) 768-1975

Office Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Kennel Viewing Hours Only: Tuesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Animal Reclaiming (click here to go to the animal reclaim page)

7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Citizens must have pets compliant with all City requirements and bring proof of ownership to reclaim.
Credit cards will not be accepted after regular shelter business hours.
Click here to go to the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Animal Receiving: 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Citizens must be residents of Albuquerque or Bernalillo County to bring animals.

Westside Animal Welfare

Physical Address: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Telephone: (505) 768-1975

Office Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Kennel Viewing Hours Only: Tuesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Animal Reclaiming: 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Citizens must have pets compliant with all City requirements and bring proof of ownership to reclaim.
Credit cards will not be accepted after regular shelter business hours.

Animal Receiving: 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Citizens must be residents of Albuquerque or Bernalillo County to bring animals.