Pets News
News from the City of Albuquerque Animal Care
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Offers Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July
In Observance of July 4
Holiday Schedule
OH, BABY!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A FOSTER
Steps to Keep Your Pets Safe in Hot Summer Months
Keep Your Pets Cool
Keep your pets safe with these tips to prevent, identify, and respond to heatstroke.
Animal Welfare Department Partners with PetSmart Charities®Creating Additional East Side Adoption Location
New Adoption Center for Animal Welfare Department
Albuquerque Animal Welfare wants Cat Owners to Beat the Heat by Making a Reservation for Free Spay/Neuter for Cats
Taking reservations for up to 100 free spay/neuter surgeries for cats. Must go to the Eastside Clinic on June 19. Do not bring your cat.
What to do if You Find Kittens
Kitten season has arrived.
Buy Your Hot 2018 ABQ Male and Female Firefighter Pet Calendars
Proceeds of calendars will benefit Kennel Kompadres. Supporting the local non-profit will help with education, spay/neuter program, and most importantly to help city shelter pets find forever homes.
Meow! Kittenzilla Invades Animal Welfare Department
The cost of adopting two cuddly kitties is the same as adopting one.
New After-Hours Emergency Pet Care
After-hours care for reclaimed, stray, or adopted pets.
Albuquerque Animal Welfare sees uptick in deadly dog virus
Albuquerque Animal Welfare say they’re seeing an uptick in a deadly virus. The sickness usually strikes in summer but, already, vets say dogs are dying.
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.
Celebrate the Gift of Adopting a Pet
Pet gift certificates.
The Last Lap
Senior cat adoption special.
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.