Animal Welfare
Adopt a Pet
Adopting a pet can be a wonderful experience.
Animal Welfare Department is waiving all adoption fees until further notice
Need to Surrender a Pet?
Thinking about surrendering your cat or dog to a shelter?
About Animal Welfare
Albuquerque's lost and adoptable pets are our highest priority. We are honored to help with pet-care needs and questions.
Popular Topics
Spaying & Neutering
Upcoming Events
Dog Parks
Rescue Groups
Many rescue and specialty groups throughout the state help our animals to find forever homes.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about adoptions, licenses, permits, and what to do if your pet ends up at a shelter.
Noisy Animals
Sometimes animals can get noisy and it can be a distraction.
Hot Topics
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
Lucky Paws - Mobile Lucky Paws
Lucky Paws is the first municipal retail pet adoption center in Albuquerque.
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Animal Welfare Department Dog House Drive
