City Pets Information

• Albuquerque's Animal Care Program
• Lucky Paws Pet Adoption Center
• Albuquerque HEART Ordinance
• Albuquerque Dog Parks

Mayor Chávez has pledged to end animal euthanasia at city shelters by 2009. The mayor is a stong proponent of pet adoption and having pets neutered or spayed.

Albuquerque's HEART pet ordinance imposes an annual fee of $150 on pet owners whose animals are able to reproduce. In additition, residents must have a permit to keep four or more dogs.

These actions make Albuquerque a pet-friendly city.

Pet-Related  Websites

• ABQDog.com
  Information for the Albuquerque dog
• Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico
• Albuquerque Cat Action Team
  A live-exit organization for cats 
• Animal Humane Association of New Mexico