Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department
The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) works to protect and serve the pets and people of Albuquerque through its CARES approach: Caregiving, Awareness, Resources, Enforcement, and Service Excellence. Its services include animal sheltering and adoption, veterinary care, low-cost spay and neuter programs, fostering, community cat programs, pet food assistance, microchipping, animal protection services, and resources designed to help pets remain safely with their families.
Impact
Provided 7,824 community pet services in 2025
Performed 1,194 spay/neuter surgeries in 2025
Distributed 5,354 free identification tags to community pets
Works with 154 community partners providing resources to pets and their owners
Vaccinated nearly 85% of companion animals upon shelter intake
Recorded 1,003 staff training hours focused on quality and community care
Learn More Here: CABQ Animal Welfare
Donate Here: Donate | CABQ AW
Animal Humane
New Mexico
Animal Humane New Mexico works to support and improve the lives of New Mexico’s cats and dogs through sheltering, adoptions, humane education, veterinary services, and community support.
Founded in 1965, the organization believes every adoptable animal deserves a loving home and every home can benefit from the companionship of a pet. Its values include compassion, respect, quality, safety and stewardship, with a vision of community where every animal is treated with respect and care.
Impact
Serves more than 10,000 homeless and at-risk animals each year
Re-homed 100% of healthy animals in their care
Helped 2,636 dogs and cats find homes in 2025
Provided 2,372 spay/neuter surgeries in 2025
Examined 2,991 owned pets through its clinic in 2025
Distributed more than 319,000 free pet meals
Reached 4,362 students through humane education
Supported by 905 active volunteers who contributed nearly 58,000 hours of service in 2025
Learn More Here: Animal Humane NM
Donate Here: Donate | AHNM
