Pets News
News from the City of Albuquerque Animal Care
Animal Welfare Department is offering FREE Microchipping
Microchipping available to residents of Albuquerque, no appointment needed.
Animal Welfare Department Dog House Drive
Seeking donations for medium to large portable dog houses.
Come on in, stay a while
Animal Welfare Department Foster Program by Jessica Dyer / Journal Staff Writer
Animal Welfare Department Offers Free Pet Preventative Services
Albuquerque residents only, free pet preventative services to low-income and moderate-income.
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 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
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
Albuquerque Ranks as #2 Most Dog-Friendly City in America
SmartAsset gives Albuquerque top marks in annual study.
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).
Before You Surrender Your Pet ...
Before surrendering a pet to Animal Welfare, please consider all available options.