Search for an Adoptable Pet
Information about searching for an adoptable pet.
Adopt a Shelter Pet
To search for adoptable shelter pets please follow the link below. Please see the Adoption instructions for further information
The page below has a search function on the top right that you can use to search by animal ID, or narrow your results.
Search All SHELTER Animals for Adoption
Adopt a Foster Pet
The following is a list of adoptable animals that are currently in our foster care system they are not current at any of our shelters.
If you wish to inquire about any of the foster animals, have questions or would like to be set up for a online Zoom meet-and-greet appointment please send an email to: [email protected]
Search All Animals in Foster FOR ADOPTION
Adopt a Working Cat
The cats in our working cat program are not social with people and do not want to be pets. Some of the cats may eventually trust you enough to interact and may even allow petting; however, they will most often avoid people. Working cats are night cats that come out in the evening to eat and hunt for rodents.
For more information, please contact Selia Velasquez at [email protected]
- There are no fees to adopt working cats.
- All working cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, treated for parasites and vaccinated.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Person who is 18 years of age or older with valid photo ID, who has never been convicted of any form of Cruelty under the law and has never been convicted two or more times for any violation of the City of Albuquerque Animal Ordinance (or predecessor ordinance).
- Fill out adoption application. Many factors contribute to each adoption placement and we will work hard to ensure that your needs and our animal's needs are met.
- Never had any animal-related permit revoked or suspended
- Never failed to reclaim an animal from the Animal Welfare Department
- Has not owner surrendered an animal within one year of time of adoption
- Has never been convicted of child or domestic abuse
- No more than six animals per household are permitted in the city, of which no more than four can be dogs.
The benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities. Below are a few the fundamental guidelines for standards of care for a pet. For a full list, visit the HEART Ordinance.
- Weatherproof shelter, shade, and clean water for animals must be provided
- Veterinary care shall be provided as needed, to maintain health of animal and prevent suffering
- Adequate space shall be provided to prevent overcrowding, and to allow for normal exercise levels according to breed or species
- Basic grooming for health shall be provided to keep fur free of debris or harmful matting, or as appropriate for species
- Dogs & Cats under 1 year - $30
- Dogs & Cats 1 year and older - $25
- Exotic pets and small animals - Fees vary. Please ask a staff member.
- Long-Term Guests (30+ Days) - Adoption fee is $10 for pets who have been in the shelter longer than 30 days
- Place a $20 Priority Hold on a healthy stray to reserve the right to adopt it first
- You must adopt the animal no later than 5:30 pm on the day it becomes available, or the fee and adoption rights are forfeited
- Priority Hold fee does not count toward the adoption fee
- Holds must be paid in person at shelter (cash or credit card).
- If the animal becomes unavailable, fee can be used for another priority hold within 30 days
- Holds are not available for sick or injured stray animals
Please understand that this is an adoption, not a "sale."Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department reserves the right to refuse any adoption based on the best interest of the animal.