Artesia Animal Shelter

09/24/2026

🐾 Bite Prevention Starts With Understanding 🐾

At our shelter, we believe education is one of the best tools for keeping both people and pets safe. Animals communicate through body language, and recognizing signs of stress or fear can help prevent bites before they happen.

Remember: 🐶 Let dogs come to you first.
🐱 Give cats space when they want it.
👧 Supervise children around all animals.
❤️ Respect an animal's boundaries.

By creating calm, positive interactions, we help build trust and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Stay safe, stay kind, and always respect our furry friends. 🐾

09/23/2026

🐾 Congratulations, Wendy! 🐾

We are so excited to announce that Wendy has found her forever home! ❤️🏡

This sweet girl is starting her new adventure with a loving family, and we couldn't be happier for her. Thank you to everyone who supported Wendy during her journey and helped make this happy ending possible.

Wendy, may your days be filled with love, belly rubs, treats, and endless happiness. Congratulations on finding the forever home you deserve! 🐶💕🐾

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09/21/2026

🐾 Congratulations, Bones! 🐾

We are so excited to announce that Bones, our sweet black Labrador mix, has found her forever home! ❤️

A huge thank you to Oakly Capell for giving Bones a loving family and a wonderful new beginning. She is now settling into her new home with her new brother and sister, and we couldn't be happier for her!

Wishing Bones and her new family many years of love, adventures, and happy memories together. Thank you for choosing adoption and making a shelter pet's dream come true! 🏡🐶

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09/21/2026

🐱 Cat of the Week!! 🐱

Meet Ferb! 🧡

Ferb is a handsome 1-year-old orange tabby with a heart as sweet as his sunny coat! This friendly guy absolutely loves attention, especially those wonderful ear scratches. Give him some love, and you'll have one happy kitty purring by your side!

✅ Neutered

📍 Artesia Animal Shelter
502 N. Paddy Wagon Way

Ferb is ready to find a loving forever home where he can share all the affection he has to give. Could that home be yours?

🐾 Everyone deserves a second chance. 🐾

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09/10/2026

📢 Lost Pet? Contact Artesia Animal Shelter First! 🐾

If your pet has gone missing, don't panic. One of the first places you should contact is the Artesia Animal Shelter. Many lost pets are brought to the shelter by concerned community members, and the sooner we have your information, the better chance we have of reuniting you with your furry family member.

When contacting the shelter, please provide:

✅ A detailed description of your pet (breed, color, size, distinguishing features)
✅ The last known location where your pet was seen
✅ The date and time your pet was last seen
✅ Whether your pet is wearing a collar, tags, or other identification
✅ If your pet has a microchip, and whether the registration information is current and up to date

The more information you can provide, the faster we can help identify your pet if they arrive at the shelter.

Please remember to keep your contact information updated on your pet's microchip. A current microchip is one of the quickest ways to reunite lost pets with their families.

🐶🐱 We're here to help bring pets and their people back together. If your pet is missing, contact the Artesia Animal Shelter as soon as possible.

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09/08/2026

🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Quinoa! 🐾

Get ready to fall in love with this adorable little guy! ❤️

Quinoa is a sweet 12-week-old Pit Mix with a curious spirit and a playful heart. This precious puppy is ready to learn, grow, explore, and fill a loving home with plenty of cuddles and joyful puppy energy!

At the perfect age to start building a lifetime of memories, Quinoa is looking for his forever family. All he needs is someone willing to give him the love, guidance, and patience every puppy deserves.

✨ Could Quinoa be your new best friend? Come meet him and let this little guy steal your heart!

📍 Artesia Animal Shelter
502 N. Paddywagon Way
Artesia, NM

🐶 Adopt. Love. Change a Life.

Everyone Deserves a Second Chance.

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08/31/2026

🐾💘 MEET CUPID! 💘🐾

Cupid is ready to shoot an arrow straight into someone's heart and become their forever best friend! ❤️

This beautiful 2-year-old female Pit Mix is full of love, charm, and a playful spirit that makes every day brighter. Whether she's playing with her favorite toys, exploring the outdoors, or simply soaking up attention from her people, Cupid is happiest when she's sharing life's adventures with those she loves.

Cupid has a heart of gold and is searching for a family that will give her the second chance she deserves. In return, she'll offer endless loyalty, companionship, and unconditional love.

✅ Spayed
✅ 2 Years Old
✅ Ready for Her Forever Home

🏠 Artesia Animal Shelter
📍 502 N. Paddy Wagon Way
Artesia, NM

Look at that sweet face! How is this girl still waiting? 💔

Please share Cupid's story and help us find her forever family. Every share could be the one that changes her life. ❤️🐶
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08/14/2026

🐾 Welcome to the Official Artesia Animal Shelter page! 🐾

We're excited to have you join our community of animal lovers! This page will be your source for everything happening at the shelter, including:

🐶 Pet of the Week features
🐱 Pet care tips and resources
🏠 Adoption spotlights and success stories
📢 Shelter news, events, and updates

Our mission is to help every animal find a loving home while keeping our community informed and engaged. Be sure to like, follow, and share our page to help us reach more people and find forever homes for our shelter pets.

Thank you for supporting the Artesia Animal Shelter! ❤️

02/06/2026