Pets News

Operation Silent Night Collects Comfort Gifts for Shelter Animals

Donations accepted through December 31

Read More

Finding a New Home for Your Pet Before You Surrender

Alternatives to surrendering your pet.

Read More

City Hosts Dog House Drive

Animal Welfare Department now accepting donations for medium to large portable doghouses

Read More

Helpful Tips and Free Straw Bedding to Keep Pets Warm This Winter

It is wise to prepare our pets for the cold winter temperatures coming ahead.

Read More

Kitten Season is Here!

What to do if you find a Kitten

Read More

Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department has partnered with GoodPup

Read More

Adopt a Working Cat at Animal Welfare Department

Working Cat Program

Read More

Animal Welfare Department Offers Free Pet Preventative Services

Albuquerque residents only, free pet preventative services to low-income and moderate-income.

Read More

Albuquerque Ranks as #2 Most Dog-Friendly City in America

SmartAsset gives Albuquerque top marks in annual study.

Read More

People & Pet Food Dangers

Why Sugary Candy is Dangerous to Dogs

Read More

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).

Read More

Dog Park Map

Dog parks throughout the city, Albuquerque is a great place for exercising your dog.

Read More

No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog

Bones are NOT safe for our canine friends.

Read More

Before You Surrender Your Pet ...

Before surrendering a pet to Animal Welfare, please consider all available options.

Read More

What, Exactly, is Declawing?

Declawing facts and long term effects

Read More

Join Animal Welfare Department on Facebook

Get step-by-step video behavior tips for your pet.

Read More