Animal Welfare

Information about Albuquerque's Animal Welfare services.

Adopt a Pet

Adopting a pet can be a wonderful experience.

Animal Welfare Department is waiving all adoption fees until further notice

Search for a New Pet

Need to Surrender a Pet?

Thinking about surrendering your cat or dog to a shelter?

Know these important facts.

About Animal Welfare

Albuquerque's lost and adoptable pets are our highest priority. We are honored to help with pet-care needs and questions.

Animal Welfare Department is following the Governor’s order by requiring all visitors, including children, to wear a mask while at the shelter. Those not wearing a mask will not be allowed to keep their appointment.

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Shelter Information

Find shelter hours and locations.

Volunteer at a Shelter

Feel great and help shelter animals through volunteering.

Learn more about volunteering at an animal shelter.

Donate Items

Toys, towels and milk-bones are always in need. Find out what items are needed at our shelters.

Fostering a Pet

Fostering a pet is a wonderful experience.

Complete a fostering application form.

Emergency Foster Program

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is looking for emergency foster parents to provide temporary homes for our long-term pets. AWD’s Emergency Foster Program is helping to support our lifesaving efforts during this difficult time. Being a foster parent will provide homeless pets with an opportunity to flourish in a loving home environment, rather than in the shelter.

If you are interested in the opportunity of becoming an emergency foster, please go to this link to sign up: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=554412