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Information about Animal Welfare.
Albuquerque's lost and adoptable pets are our highest priority.
We are honored to help with pet-care needs and questions.
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Adopt a Pet
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience.
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.
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Volunteer at a Shelter
Feel great and help shelter animals through volunteering.
Learn more about volunteering at an animal shelter.
Donate Items
Peanut butter and yogurt are always in need. Find out what items are needed at our shelters.
Fostering a Pet
Fostering a pet is a wonderful experience. It also is tax-deductible.
Complete a fostering application form.
Lucky Paws - Mobile Lucky Paws
Lucky Paws is the first municipal retail pet adoption center in Albuquerque.
Learn about Lucky Paws Centers and Mobile Lucky Paws.
Pet-Friendly Housing
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Upcoming dates for the Spay/Neuter Blitz
Specials are being offered by Animal Welfare and PetSmart Charities®
Needed: Foster Caregivers for Shelter Pets
Help Albuquerque's shelter pet by becoming a foster caregiver.
Make a New Year’s resolution to neuter your male dog or cat.
“Happy Neuter Year” provides $20 neuter surgeries for male dogs and cats in the month of January.
New Year Pet Adoption Extravaganza
From Jan. 7 to 31, 2014, enjoy half-off adoption fees for all animals at least one year old.
Serapes for Seniors
Free shawl (serape) to every adopter who adopts a dog or cat who is 9 years of age or older.
License Plate Holder For Only $5
The proceeds will go to Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres to help support the spaying or neutering of Albuquerque pets.
Shop at Albertsons & Support Kennel Kompadres!
You can help Kennel Kompadres help the animals of Albuquerque.
Pet Food Stamps
Tight economy forces owners to abandon beloved pets due to inability to pay for basic food supply and care. See what one organization is doing about it.