Animal Humane Association of New Mexico - 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

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For Prospective Adopters
We appreciate your interest in adopting a shelter pet. Roughly 4,000 animals are surrendered to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico each year. A high percentage of those are friendly, happy, healthy pets that just need a second chance at a good home. Yet, because of the sheer number of animals in need of homes, many of these pets are never given the opportunity to find a new family. It is our mission to find appropriate quality homes for as many animals as possible. We further hope to eliminate pet overpopulation through education and our commitment to spaying and neutering. AHA wants to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Here's How You Can Adopt a New Pet From AHANM
Step 1: In keeping with our goal to place pets in appropriate homes, we ask that every adopter fill out an adoption application prior to adopting the animals. It takes only a few minutes to answer these straightforward questions.

Step 2: An adoption counselor (staff and volunteer) will assist you in any areas that may be of concern, such as dog training, cat behavior, or veterinary issues.

Some things to consider:
If you have dogs at home, and wish to find a compatible pet, we ask that you bring your dogs with you. It is crucial that you make sure there are no aggression issues (on either side) before you take home a new pet.

If you rent, you should bring a copy of your lease with you or the phone number of your landlord.

You should have a picture ID, e.g., driver's license, phone bill, utility bill in your name, etc.

We know choosing a pet can be a complex endeavor, however, we cannot hold dogs until you make a decision. All our adoptions are done on a first-come, first-served basis, providing that the adopter has been pre-approved. .

Important Note: The selection and availability of dogs and cats change very frequently, even daily.

Step 3: A counselor will accompany you to our kennel or cat room to view the animals available for adoption. You will be given time to get acquainted with the pets that are available. Please allow plenty of time to visit with a variety of different animals. This is the most time-consuming part of the process.

Step 4: If you find an animal that you'd like to adopt, then you'll proceed back inside the lobby to complete the process and fill out any necessary forms. This part takes about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5: After signing the adoption contract, paying the adoption fees, and going over our post-adoption programs, the animal will be scheduled for sterilization on the next available surgery day (Monday through Friday). Your new pet will be ready to go home with you the day of surgery. If you are fortunate enough to find a pet that is already sterilized, it is possible to take your pet home the same day.

Step 6: You should take your pet for a free vet exam within the first ten days after adoption. If your pet develops any type of illness in the first week, please take advantage of the ten-day health coverage at VCA.

If you would like to contact an adoption counselor for further information, please call our main shelter at 255-5523.

Temp Foster Parents Needed!

Throughout the year, we need temporary foster homes for kittens/puppies that are too young for adoption, orphaned kitten or puppy "bottle babies", and nursing litters of kittens and puppies with their mamas. Foster homes provide care for 2-8 weeks while the animals develop physically and learn socialization skills from their littermates and caretakers. Fosters are provided with everything they need: crates, bowls, ex-pens, cat condo's for litters of kittens, litter and pan, toys, towels, dry and moist food, formula and bottles -- all you need to provide is plenty of love and a safe home environment.

Often we take in dogs or puppies that have had no socialization with people or other animals. We utilize foster parents to rehabilitate shy, timid, fearful puppies, dogs or cats so they can learn to trust people and develop into adoptable pets.

Foster parents are also needed for animals recovering from various types of surgery. Recovery is much quicker when animals have a home environment in which to recuperate. Medical care for these animals is provided by our clinic staff at Animal Humane.

Fostering can be mutually beneficial to you and our companion animals. While providing foster care, you can observe the development of playful kittens and puppies with your family. Children can learn the responsibilities of properly caring for animals. If you aren't sure if you are ready for full-time pet ownership, short term fostering can fill the gap. It can help you decide if you are ready for the long-term commitment that adoption of a dog or cat brings.

If you are interested in providing temporary foster care, please contact Boni Galarneau, Foster Care Coordinator at 255-5523 ext. 119 or 991-0056 cell. A foster application can be emailed or snail mailed to you, or you can drop by the shelter to pick one up.

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