Before You Surrender Your Pet
Before surrendering a pet to Animal Welfare, please consider all available options.
Pet Surrender
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department considers itself to be a place of last resort for the surrender of pets. Before surrendering, please explore every possible alternative including friends, relatives and rescue groups.
If you're unable to personally find a new home for your pet and you live in the Albuquerque city limits you may bring your dog, cat, or critter to AWD.
Spay & Neuter
Albuquerque Animal Welfare reminds you to always spay or neuter your pets.
Animal Welfare Department offers Free low- and moderate-income residents of Albuquerque seeking spay/neuter services should apply for the AWD Spay/Neuter Lottery. Review information about the free to low cost spay and neuter program.