City Of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department

Category: Animal shelter in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Address: 8920 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA

Phone: +15057681975

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–6PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:30AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–6PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–6PM

Friday: 9:30AM–6PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–6PM

Reviews

Ron Holsapple

Oct 27, 2022

Thank you for blessing me with two good dogs, Sammy and Lucky! Good miniature schnauzers! They are an oldie but a goodie! Thank you, Ron Holsapple

Shelley Baber

Oct 15, 2022

My son found an abandoned cat at the storage facility where he works. I called 311 and was told by the city services operator that I had to have an appointment to drop off a stray at the intake shelter. You must be a resident of Albuquerque to drop off an animal at one of the 2 shelters. I chose the NE shelter. My appointment was for 4 hours later the Saturday we found the cat. I had my own cat carrier to hold the cat. The intake officer was so nice. He asked for my ID and I filled out a short form. He took the cat to check for microchip but there was none. He said the cat will go up on the website as an adoptable cat on the 19th. Because the cat is so friendly, young, and pretty, the officer thinks the cat will be adopted the same or next day. He said, "thanks for bringing this sweet cat in." This cat deserves a good home. He was so hungry and I gave him some cat food before going to the intake shelter.

Pierre Amestoy

Oct 13, 2022

What a rude old grumpy sad man that runs the admissions ! He is lazy and literally doing nothing but sitting there and cannot help me get my dog out ! Unreal how inconsiderate some people can be. This is why our tax dollars at us

Tyfanie Ann Stafford

Oct 12, 2022

Found a dog took her in

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Questions & Answers

How long does it take before you can bring a dog home if you adopt one?

Turtles | Oct 29, 2018
Turtles | Oct 29, 2018

I went in and for me i had to place a priority deposit cause the dog i wanted has a chance to be claimed..so you might have a bit of a wait if this happens. They do need more volunteers

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Do I have to set up a prior appointment before surrendering a dog to the animal humane? (I can no longer afford a dog)

Anonymous | Oct 29, 2019
Charles Hollifield | Oct 29, 2019

No but why would you want to give up your dog anyway

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Im So very Excited about our families 1st pet adoption😄. Are there any costs or fees If so does any one know the price range.

Nicole Candelaria | Oct 29, 2019
Maria M | Oct 29, 2019

This is from their website: www.cabq.gov/pets/adoptions They have adoption locations at the Eastside Shelter, Westside Shelter and Lucky Paws. And fees cover the spay/neuter and vaccines. Good luck with your new pet! Dogs $25 Dogs Cats $25 CatsFun-loving kittens that are 6 months and under: $50 - Kitty Kompanions, a second kitten or cat - is Free.$50 Adopt a kitten get the babysitter for Free – babysitter means older cats PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center - 350 Eubank Blvd. NE $25 Dogs$25 Cats Young at Heart Senior Pet Special $5 Senior pet who is age 7 or older

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Does the shelter take in kittens & what is the cost to get my Momma cat fixed??

Michelle Hill-Coe | Oct 29, 2018
Donna Trujillo | Oct 29, 2018

Yes they do take in cats! To fix your the cat is 50.00!

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My puppy needs medical attention, urgently!!! The problem is, we are low income, VERY low income. How/Where can I get some help pup? Please.

Sean Boyer | Sep 28, 2022
Sheila Adams | Sep 28, 2022

I would reach out to the animal shelter and if they can't help you, then ask them for any referrals. Also, you may think about opening a go fund me account. I wish you the best and I hope that you get the care that your puppy needs.

Can I take my 3 Guinea pigs to this shelter. I’m moving and can’t take them anymore

Youngbreezy 505 | Jun 30, 2022
Jacquelin Garcia | Jun 30, 2022

Yes they do take them in. When I was there a couple weeks ago, they had of course Dawgs, kitties, rabbits, and all kinds of cute little rodent creatures. They also take good care of the animals, until they find good homes for them

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Do you do in home animal welfare checks?

Dolores Esparza | May 1, 2022
Jessica Spence | May 1, 2022

Yes

Do you take in kittens?but make sure they are adopted

Estrada Ernie | Oct 28, 2021
Jonathan Levsen | Oct 28, 2021

As an animal foster family, having taken a few litters of kittens temporarily until they are ready to be adopted, yes they do. It's is, however, a busy season so they may be over capacity. I would try and call them before you make any decisions. The foster coordinators are pretty great.

Doe you have any use for old sheets or towels? How about furs?

marcia Secord | Oct 28, 2021
Shawn McKenzie (slim shady) | Oct 28, 2021

Give 311 a call they will be able to answer your question quicker and more accurately

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How can I leave reviews of a dog that we adopted 2weeks ago? I would like to also submit video and pics.

L Robinson | Oct 28, 2021
Clint E Cleaver | Oct 28, 2021

It should give you an option on Google Reviews. You can load pictures but not to my knowledge videos.

Do you have puppies there?

Kayla Lalas | Oct 28, 2020
Phyllis Christy | Oct 28, 2020

Most of the time they have some puppies but they go pretty fast. You can call ahead before you go to make sure. They have two shelters, one on the westside and one on the eastside.

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I have three or for dogs in my mobilehome park and they always come and use the bathroom in my yard. How di I control this.

Terry Nevarez | Oct 29, 2019
Victor Martinez | Oct 29, 2019

Call 311. They can direct you to animal services.

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Does this place usually have a lot of young kittens?

Laura Jarpe | Oct 29, 2019
Bev Benson | Oct 29, 2019

Yes, they do. And if they're not at the shelter than they are in foster homes so be sure to ask about them.

So since they let you bring dogs in to see if the two dogs get along, if we bring a cat in a carrier, will they let us see if a specific dog gets along with the cat in the carrier?

Ren Schabert | Oct 29, 2019
Nan Silvernail | Oct 29, 2019

That is an excellent idea! I know they have rooms that can be used to get to know a dog or a cat. I personally don't see why they would object to you bringing in your family cat to help choose a dog with you. I would call them, though, during business hours to be sure it's ok. I saw this question after 6:pm and they are closed or I'd have asked for you.

how can foster dog?

corinne tellini | Oct 29, 2019
dennis loyd | Oct 29, 2019

Come down to the animal welfare and talk to one of the personal here

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Can you help with dog food?

Elaine Abeyta | Oct 29, 2018
Richard Kingery | Oct 29, 2018

Our Pet Food Bank is located in the Quonset Hut at the north end of our Main Campus (615 Virginia St. SE). Hours: 10 am – noon Wednesday and Sunday

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Looking for a Jack Russell

Larry G Brady Jr (Lost) | Oct 29, 2017
April | Oct 29, 2017

Check Animal Humain etc..this city has many pet adoption services. I would not buy from pet shops.

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How can I get a nuter voucher

Linda Tapia | Sep 28, 2022
Jessie Garcia | Oct 21, 2022

I think you have to call 311

How much are the dogs first shots.

Deborah Gonzales | Sep 28, 2022
Angela W | Sep 28, 2022

For most dog's the shots are included in the adoption unless there was either a medical problem or they are just to young. At least that is how it was for me.

Is the clinic usually busy?

Charles Ballejos | Aug 29, 2022
Toby Oldaker | Aug 29, 2022

Not really but it's not an actual vet clinic it's more for the dogs they have at the shelter and those that need to be spayed or neutered. Call 311 and check on the city clinic that was supposed to open a few months ago. I think it's on Wyoming. Hope this helps.

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Who do you call if a dog is in a car?

A Google User | Aug 29, 2022
Aaron Candelaria | Aug 29, 2022

911 or if the animal is in distress break the window.0

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Chihuahua available for adoption?

Diana Perez | May 31, 2022
teressa madison | May 31, 2022

I believe they had at least 2 chihuahuas.

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Can you take dogs over there to put them up for adoption

Tieyerra Garcia | Apr 1, 2022
Secret Shopper | Apr 1, 2022

You would need to call and make an appointment to surrender an animal.

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Do they kill animals here

Regina Simmons | Jan 1, 2022
PikachuDaPimp | Jan 1, 2022

Yes but no. The shelter will only euthanize animals when their medical conditions outweigh the resources, or when the animal been deemed a danger to public and can't be adopted or transferred to a partner organization. They do not euthanize for space

Do they have puppies, do you need an appt

Julie Zwolinski | Jan 1, 2022
Jeff cooper | Jan 1, 2022

They do have puppies and you currently don't need an appointment. You can go to petfinder.com to browse the animals they have available for adoption and they're really good about keeping it updated. I hope that helps.

How much is it to adopt a puppy

Michael Rodriguez | Jan 1, 2022
Emily Cox | Jan 1, 2022

Right now the fees are waived, but normally it's 25 dollars for all cats and dogs.

Do you take animals outside of Albuquerque?

Joyce Footracer | Dec 2, 2021
Robert Henderson | Dec 2, 2021

The shelter serves the citizens of Albuquerque you must be a city resident to drop off an animal and usually requires an appointment unless its an emergency

What if there are cats under your house

Jim Zanios | Oct 28, 2021
JBex D | Oct 28, 2021

Call 311, CABQ. Animal Services will provide traps & either you take them back to Animal Services or they pick them up after you have resolved the issue.

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Our cat klio has gone missing its not like him how do i go about searching for him and where

Joseph Benavidez | Oct 28, 2021
JBex D | Oct 28, 2021

You can go to CABQ.GOV (City of Albuquerque) look for the Animal Services Department, from that menu scroll down until you see the link for search for lost/adoptable pets. It should redirect you to Pet Harbor which is the City's official site. Also, you can go to either shelter (Eastside & Westside) & search in person. There are a # of other websites you might search or post for your lost cat.

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Hi so I have a stupid follow up question. Do you do adoptions on Saturdays.

StormyGamer Wolf | Oct 28, 2021
The Dukes Brew (Neto505breW) | Oct 28, 2021

They should but you'll have to make an appointment on the website 1st due to COVID

Is there puppies of small breeds of dogs? Like Chihuahuas and how much do they cost

Delta Taminich | Oct 28, 2020
LuckyHouse21 | Oct 28, 2020

Yes they have all kinds, shapes, and sizes.

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q. Do they take in cats if so what is the cost? Or is there not a cost?

Caitlin Anaya | Oct 28, 2020
Plowfpv Kehoe | Oct 28, 2020

I do believe they take cats. I do not know if at a cost though.

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I found a dog in front of my house who really looks like shes ready to be put down she has no meat on her shes pure bones and i believe shes blind! Can i take her in and give her to you guys?

Kristina Clare | Oct 28, 2020
Stacey George | Oct 28, 2020

Yes! The shelter has vets that can offer treatment. Please do bring her to the shelter. If she is in really bad shape you can take her to route 66 emergency and they will start treatment.

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Do you take dog crates?

Maripat Silva | Oct 28, 2020
Johnny Sizzle | Oct 28, 2020

Maybe

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how long before you can bring a cat home

Isabel Vanover | Oct 28, 2020
Danael McGuire | Oct 28, 2020

If it hasn't been spayed or neutered they will do that for you before letting your fur baby come home and depending on the day of adoption will happen that day. I recently adopted a puppy, on a Sunday, and was able to bring her home the next day after her spay surgery.

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how long before I can take a cat home

Isabel Vanover | Oct 28, 2020
Megas Nori | Oct 28, 2020

Was your cat taken by animal welfare or are you adopting?

I am needing to get 3 male kittens (9 months old] fixed asap. All places I have checked for prices are $75 up to $200 per cat... Please help. Cheap or free would be great.

Brandi Hovey | Oct 28, 2020
Grace Q | Oct 28, 2020

Watermelon Ranch has a service for Sandoval County sliding scale income qualify for lower cost On spay & neutering I'm not sure if this is for county residents only.

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Volunteers work animals

Jackie Lima | Oct 28, 2020
Gabriela Cardenas | Oct 28, 2020

Are you asking if volunteers work with animals?

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Do you accept food, toys, & treats donations?

Stephanie Ortega | Oct 28, 2020
m starkey | Oct 28, 2020

I'm not sure, but I know ANIMAL HUMANE on Virgina, SE does and are ALWAYS in need of such items as they provide them to the orphan animals as well as other needy pet-families in the area! I personally know people and their pets who have benefited from these services! They are awesome! Your donation will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Did you have the shots?

Ana K Madera Mena | Oct 28, 2020
David Gurule | Oct 28, 2020

🎒😜

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How old do i have to be to volunteer?

Shasta Florian | Oct 28, 2020
Shasta Florian | Oct 28, 2020

What about at 14 or 15?

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How much is it to get my cat shots.?

Colleen Castillo | Oct 28, 2020
m starkey | Oct 28, 2020

It depends on what shots are required. I would call them directly and ask. Also ask if there are any low income assistance to do so. I know that several times a year they have income based shot clinics... Call the City at 311 8:30-5pm and have them transfer you. Good luck!

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Do you hae any puppies for chep

Bernabette devargas | Oct 28, 2020
Christina Quiroz | Oct 28, 2020

You would have to go in. And yes they are very reasonable

I want to adopt ferrets , where do I find them?

cayennepe. Last | Oct 29, 2019
fred jones | Oct 29, 2019

I don't know I think pet smart has some

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Do they offer shots for a found dog that I would like to keep... I believe it's already almost a year old. Female.

Amber Owle | Oct 29, 2019
Victor Martinez | Oct 29, 2019

I recently rescued a rottweiler. He got out of the yard and went to doggie jail. Lol it cost $25 for his, chip, shots, and to get him fixed

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Do you guys have puppies?

Phillip Carabajal | Oct 29, 2019
Patrick Maher | Oct 29, 2019

Sometimes

I would like to know how much will it cost to get a cat neutered?

Virginia Robinson | Oct 29, 2019
Clint Mielke | Oct 29, 2019

I do not know but give them a call. They are very friendly and take good care of the animals.

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I had a great dog untill it went to the pound. Now my dog is so aggressive that I don't know if I'm going to be able to keep him I am really upset and the city does not care none of the employees care it's just a job something needs to be done

Charles “Da man chuck” Bittinger | Oct 29, 2019
J B | Oct 29, 2019

What happened?

Do guys have bunnys

Cecilia Galarza | Oct 29, 2019
Andrew Links | Oct 29, 2019

Sometimes

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Why won't lutenant ROMERO DO HIS JOB?

Julie Glass | Oct 29, 2019
David Gurule | Oct 29, 2019

Not aware of issue

I lost my dog and I just saw the shelter has him. But he already has a priority hold on him, will they give me preference before them since the dog belonged to me?

Ana Rojo | Oct 29, 2019
Nancy Lu | Oct 29, 2019

Yes you have to have prove cuz what I had to when I lost my years ago

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Does anybody have a German Shepherd mix husky puppy I really want one bad? If so contact me on here please i am also looking for a puppy that is eventually a big guard dog

Wanda Garcia | Oct 29, 2019
Gaannja BUD (420) | Oct 29, 2019

Not sure if you’re still interested but I found a German Shepard 1 year old male two weeks ago and I was trying to find a home before going to the animal shelter . My apartments don’t allow dogs so I have no other option now , just give it to the shelter and see if he gets a home

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humane said they are going to fix my dog then put it up for adobtion just wondering how long the process is so he can get a good home. he is a good dog will get scared in the shelter

Annette Mendoza | Oct 29, 2019
Peter Souter | Oct 29, 2019

The adoption process is normally finding a family that is wanting to take him. They will take good care of them until the time that he gets adopted don't know what the connection is with you and him I'm sure it's a good one you may see if you can visit him afterwards. You can ask these questions at animal humane and they'll be more able to answer your questions I'm sorry that you have to give your pet up but it's nice that you're giving him up so that he can find a home instead of just letting him go

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Can I get my dogs rabies vaccine here?

Andrew Muriel | Oct 29, 2018
donna trujillo | Oct 29, 2018

Yes you can also if you are on any kind of state assistance you get a discount so definitely take your food stamp card welfare card insurance card whatever it may be to prove that you are on assistance from the state and you get a discount

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How long does it take someone to pick up a stray

berlinda arellano | Oct 29, 2018
amanda clanton | Oct 29, 2018

People have 7 days then the animal is put up for adoption but if the animal is still there after 7 days and you can afford the bording fees they will release the pet to you

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Can u drop one off after hours

berlinda arellano | Oct 29, 2018
Greg Vasquez | Oct 29, 2018

No. You will have to hold onto it until the next day.

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Do you take guinea pig surrender's? I'm trying to find a rescue or a no kill shelter for them, but im not having much luck.

Jessica Bluestar | Oct 29, 2018
Donna Trujillo | Oct 29, 2018

We only have two shelters in Albuquerque one of the north east side on Lomas + 1 + 98 streets on 9 Mile Hill also there is a pet store on Coors nw next to the Wal greens and they will take it I have taken many different pets my kids come and leave me with and they are good!

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how do I drop off a stay during off hours, I need to get to work early.

Gail Smith | Oct 29, 2018
Donna Trujillo | Oct 29, 2018

There has to be an emergency number to call to let them know find out the procedures

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Do you have to get the dog nautered an chipped. Or can you just the vaccination .I'm homeless with a dog I found last winter

Jimbo Silva | Oct 29, 2018
Kristin Torres | Oct 29, 2018

They have programs to do fixing andbshots regularlu, look online to see, had my cat fixed there free and got his first shots there with their program

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How much does it cost to euthanize a 82lb am staff 12 years old?

Zabrina Blanco (Zzz) | Oct 29, 2018
Greg Vasquez | Oct 29, 2018

I've asked. They do not do that for the public. Has to be a private vet.

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I am with an Albuquerque dog rescue and would like to know if our 501 C3 name and phone number can be listed with the city in any way. thanks, dc

Dave Card | Oct 29, 2018
Ben | Oct 29, 2018

You need to contact the city department directly.

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Do you surgery or dogs?

STEPHANIE SAMS | Oct 29, 2017
nora nattress | Oct 29, 2017

They neuter and spay which are surgical procedures

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