Pets News
News from the City of Albuquerque Animal Care
Animal Welfare Department Announces New Director, Updated Operations During COVID-19 and Completed Renovations on Shelters’ Play Yards
Continuing efforts to reform the department, enhance homeless pets’ lives during their stay at the shelter and find forever homes
Animal Welfare Asks Public for Help When They Come Across Kittens this Spring
Information and resources for what to do if you find a kitten this spring
Animal Welfare Department to Limit Intakes and Institute Scheduled Adoptions
New policies aimed at focusing AWD’s lifesaving efforts amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Animal Welfare Department Waives Adoption Fees for 90 Days
Animal Welfare Department Waives Adoption Fees for 90 Days Animal Welfare works to reverse trend of decreasing adoptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
Animal Welfare Hits Goal of 5,000 new “Likes”—Clark’s Pet Emporium To Donate $1 per “Like” to Albuquerque’s Dogs and Cats
Two-week campaign hit its goal 48 hours ahead of schedule
Operation Silent Night Big Thank You
Comfort gifts for City shelter animals
Animal Welfare Department Dog House Drive
Seeking donations for medium to large portable dog houses.
City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is Agency of the Year After Winning National Award
Major turnaround of previously troubled agency a boon to animals and public safety
Helpful Tips to Keep your Pets Warm This Winter
Winter precautions
Albuquerque Ranks as #2 Most Dog-Friendly City in America
SmartAsset gives Albuquerque top marks in annual study.
Companion Readers Program
The program is designed to allow children to read to sheltered pets who are waiting to be adopted.
OH, BABY!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A FOSTER
New After-Hours Emergency Pet Care
After-hours care for reclaimed, stray, or adopted pets.
Your Pet's Diet
Here are some tips to help you navigate through the pet food aisle.
People & Pet Food Dangers
Why Sugary Candy is Dangerous to Dogs
Celebrate the Gift of Adopting a Pet
Gift certificates are available for purchase.
Holiday Survival Guide for Pets & Their People
This is the time of year that the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center receives even more calls than normal (and yes, many of them are about holiday chocolates).
Animal Welfare Toy Drive
Enrichment toys.
Dog Park Map
Dog parks throughout the city, Albuquerque is a great place for exercising your dog.
No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog
Bones are NOT safe for our canine friends.
Before You Surrender Your Pet ...
Before surrendering a pet to Animal Welfare, please consider all available options.
Animal Welfare Offers Help with Pet Sterilization
Free spay and neuter surgeries for the pets of low-income and moderate-income residents of Albuquerque.
If you see a tiny kitten leave it alone, Albuquerque Welfare warns
KRQE story
What, Exactly, is Declawing?
Declawing facts and long term effects
Join Animal Welfare Department on Facebook
Get step-by-step video behavior tips for your pet.