Pets News
News from the City of Albuquerque Animal Care
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the twelfth stray dog of Christmas is Tippy (A1834822).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the eleventh stray cat of Christmas is Goldie (A1837795).
Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the tenth stray cat of Christmas is Willand (A1839900).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the ninth stray dog of Christmas is Rory (A1638368).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the eighth stray dog of Christmas is Lazy (A1837456).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the seventh stray dog of Christmas is Pepe (A1833207).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the sixth stray dog of Christmas is Tank (A1833993).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the fifth stray dog of Christmas is Pete (A1839309). Adopted!
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the fourth stray dog of Christmas is Tony (A1840956).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the third stray dog of Christmas is Sweetums (A1833638).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the second stray dog of Christmas is Piper (A1236978).
The Animal Welfare Department presents the 12 Strays of Christmas
On the first stray dog of Christmas is Prospect (A1642224).
Operation Silent Night Collects Comfort Gifts for Shelter Animals
Donations accepted through December 31
Animal Welfare Department Dog House Drive
Seeking donations for medium to large portable dog houses.
“Helpful Tips and Free Straw Bedding to Keep Pets Warm This Winter”
Please don’t leave a cat or dog out in cold temperatures! The consequence could cost a pet its life.
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 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 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.
Companion Readers Program
The program is designed to allow children to read to sheltered pets who are waiting to be adopted.
