Albuquerque Animal Welfare

Albuquerque Animal Welfare The official page of the City of Albuquerque, Animal Welfare Department Kennel viewing hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30am to 5:30pm.

Intake and reclaiming pet services are available 7 days a week from 8:00am to 6:00 pm. Our PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center location is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Mondays. Our Lucky Paws at Coronado Mall continues to remain closed at this time. Amazon Wishlist:
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06/02/2026

If it's June, we're giving free microchips! No appointment needed. Drop by either Eastside or Westside shelter anytime during the month of June with proof of pet ownership and we will microchip your pet for free!

Thanks to brothers Jonathan and Frank who brought hundreds of items (leashes, collars, grooming mits) in to donate to th...
06/02/2026

Thanks to brothers Jonathan and Frank who brought hundreds of items (leashes, collars, grooming mits) in to donate to the shelter today. We appreciate you!

Please share so we can reunite these pets with their people.
06/01/2026

Please share so we can reunite these pets with their people.

Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 10806 for dropping off donations that they’ve collected!
05/31/2026

Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 10806 for dropping off donations that they’ve collected!

AWD staff and interns participated in “Be the Solution” at The Rock at Noonday recently. Our community engagement staff ...
05/30/2026

AWD staff and interns participated in “Be the Solution” at The Rock at Noonday recently. Our community engagement staff handed out bagged pet food from our pet food pantry. Our clinic staff showed up with vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter resource information. Our adoptions staff passed out leashes, collars and toys for pets and pet owners who need extra support. Thanks for inviting us!

Good girl Tina A1940395 recently went on a Doggy Day out with Volunteer Bee. Here's what Bee had to say about all the fu...
05/30/2026

Good girl Tina A1940395 recently went on a Doggy Day out with Volunteer Bee. Here's what Bee had to say about all the fun they had....

"Hi!
After a walk on the golf course to burn off some of the wiggles, Tina loaded up into my car enthusiastically. We headed to Big Barn CrossFit so the human could workout, but Tina just charmed everyone. We shared an apple too! Tina met the gym dog, Polly, calmly. There was a lot of noise and new people in the gym so she was initially a little shy and Velcro dog on me. I don’t mind that even a little bit. After a while, she relaxed and met several people. She is quiet, not one bark the entire afternoon.

After the gym, we went for a walk at Montgomery Park and spent some time people watching from a bench in the shade. Tina was attentive and curious about the many people and dogs but very calm on leash and never pulled.

Next stop, Flying Star for lunch and a gourmet pup cup. Tina and I shared the sweet potato fries, too. She did very well inside, to include a bathroom stop so I could wash my hands.

In the gym, Tina seemed to understand “wait” if I needed to walk away from her. She would wait patiently without pulling or getting anxious. “Wait” did not work in the car! When the door opened, she was ready to get out and do whatever was next! She knows sit but charges a treat tax before complying.
She was a joy to spend the afternoon with. ❤️"

Meet Tina!
Personality: Brindle Goofball with a Soft Side
Tina is a stunning Dutch Shepherd mix with a gorgeous brindle coat and just the right amount of fluff to make her extra huggable. At first glance she might look a little serious, like she’s contemplating important life decisions… but step into the play yard with her and you’ll quickly discover she’s actually a world-class goofball.
Out in the yard, Tina transforms into a joyful derp. She’ll chase tennis balls with determination… occasionally forgetting the “catching” part entirely. Then it’s off to sniff around like a tiny detective before launching into a round of zoomies that would make any track star proud.
After she’s gotten the sillies out, Tina’s favorite move is wandering over and gently placing her head right into your lap, like she’s saying, “Okay, playtime is over. It is now the cuddling portion of the program.”
Fun Fact: Tina’s tennis ball strategy is less about catching the ball and more about dramatically pursuing it with enthusiasm. Accuracy is optional, fun is guaranteed.
If you’re looking for a beautiful dog who can make you laugh in the yard and then melt into a sweet cuddle buddy afterward, Tina is ready to flop her fluffy brindle self right into your life.
You can meet Tina at our Eastside shelter.

We offer our best wishes to Intern Giselle as she completes her time with AWD and moves on to exciting new endeavors. Gi...
05/29/2026

We offer our best wishes to Intern Giselle as she completes her time with AWD and moves on to exciting new endeavors. Giselle has been a strong team member in our Westside clinic for the past year. She came to us last summer through the Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Internship program, and continued on through the CNM Internsip program. Giselle is applying to CNM as a Vet Tech student and we think she’d be a great fit.

It’s always bittersweet to see our interns move on, but we are excited to welcome a new round of 17 summer interns who will be starting in the next couple of weeks!

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Please share so we can get these strays back to their families.
05/28/2026

Please share so we can get these strays back to their families.

Come see us this weekend!
05/27/2026

Come see us this weekend!

Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is Proud to Participate in National Foster 50 Program to Encourage Pet Parents to ...
05/27/2026

Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is Proud to Participate in National Foster 50 Program to Encourage Pet Parents to Foster a New Best Friend This Summer.

AWD is proud to announce our participation in Foster 50 —
a nationwide campaign serving as a catalyst for change, rallying pet lovers, shelters, and rescue organizations to spark a fostering movement and help change the future for shelter pets. Foster 50 was designed by a coalition of animal welfare experts, led by PEDIGREE Foundation and including Maddie’s Fund, Adopt a Pet, MuttNation Foundation, ASPCA, Mutual Rescue, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and Outcomes for Pets. These organizations are working together to support animal shelters and foster-based rescues in creating and strengthening their foster
programs. In addition, they are addressing foster barriers within the shelter system and providing strategies to make it easier for potential pet parents to foster.

AWD's foster opportunities range from Doggy Days Out, to Slumber Party Weekends, to longer term fostering. We offer flexible options to fit different lifestyles. Summer is a great time to foster, with more flexible schedules and outdoor time benefiting both pets and people. Any amount of time outside the shelter environment has a valuable impact on the life of an animal in need. We have hundreds of dogs and cats available to foster and invite pet parents all over the community to come out to find a new best friend!
Pet lovers and potential foster parents can visit our website at cabq.gov/pets to learn more and find pets available to foster.
For more information on Foster 50, visit www.PEDIGREEFoundation.org/

Pedigree Foundation - Every dog deserves a loving home.™ With your help, we’re making a difference every day!

Address

Eastside: 8920 Lomas Boulevard NE Westside: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM
87112

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+15057681975

Website

https://linktr.ee/awdvolunteer

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