More good news! Shadow the young shepherd looking for an understanding family found his home! Tammy would love to be just as lucky and find her forever family.
Our shelter is bursting with animals in need of finding their forever home.
We have quite a few unusual breeds and simply wonderful dogs that we are amazed have not been reclaimed or quickly adopted from our shelters. The two we are featuring this week are perfect examples. We presently have several outgoing, friendly and lovely Labrador Retreivers, German Shepherds, Poodles, Terriers, Heelers, Sharpeis, Rottweilers, as well as Chihuahuas, American Pit Bull Terriers and Bull Terriers along with too many others to mention…..all ages and sizes. Have we caught your interest? We would love to help you find a companion to fit your needs. Many of our shelter animals are with us due to no fault of their own. Although it is the adopters responsibility to make sure their landlord does not have breed or size restrictions one of our wonderful customer service ladies has compiled a list of all the apartments and neighborhoods in the Albuquerque Area noting if there are breed or size restrictions as well as pet deposits that may be in place. This was a common reason for surrendered animals. Please consider opening your heart & home to save a companion in need.
Spencer (ID# A 1650957) is a 2 year old, male tricolor Canaan mix. He weighs 63 pounds. Spencer is a lovely and unusual looking boy. He came to our shelter when his military family was deployed elsewhere. When they surrendered him they told us he was an indoor dog, house trained, obedience trained, friendly with everyone that came to their house and an only dog. We have found Spencer to be house trained and he is a potty brigade dog. He can be a bit shy of the leash but once it is on he is a dream to walk on leash. Spencer is a tall very handsome dog. We researched the Canaan breed and learned that they were great dogs for search and rescue. They were bred to herd cattle. We have noticed that in play Spencer “herds” by gently nudging with his neck and head. Spencer has participated in doggie play groups. He seems inexperienced but he was interested in doggie play. He prefers a dog that is a softer player and one or two dogs only. He did not enjoy rowdy tackle play. He often “herded” the other dog using his neck and head to gently nudge them. Spencer can be a little shy with touch initially but he has warmed up quickly and become quite the affectionate dog. He enjoys being petted and especially a tickle behind his ear. He knows the cue for sit, down and shakes paw. Spencer is fairly easy going and mellow yet he is young and has some energy so daily walks; play time in the back yard and perhaps a jog or hike will keep him happy. Sadly his family had to leave him behind when they left to continue their service for the military. We are hoping to do right by them and also this terrific dog by finding him a home where he can be the indoor companion sharing affection and devotion with a new family.
Mort (ID# A 1690992) is a 9 month old, male brown & gold Rottweiler mix. He weighs 44.10 pounds. Remember he is a puppy and has some growing to do. Mort is a typical puppy. He is outgoing, friendly, playful and an active puppy. He is exited to go for walks and could use just a bit of practice. The free training classes are so beneficial for any dog adopted from our shelter but they are perfect for a dog like Mort. This class can refine the skills he is in the process of learning. He is a smart and eager to please guy already knowing the cue for sit. Mort will need a fairly active family to nurture his intelligence as well as focus his energy in a productive way. Mort has participated in our doggie play groups. He was eager to meet, greet and begin play. He was polite with his doggie social skills. Like many puppies he plays somewhat on the rowdy side so no small children or small dogs. His favorite play buddy is a shepherd mix named Oscar that we featured a few weeks ago. They have similar play styles and energy levels. Perhaps you can help save two of our shelter pets? We are always happy to help with a meet and greet between the prospective adoptee and your present companion. Mort enjoys some down time for petting and spending one on one with a human. Mort is ready and waiting for you at our Eastside shelter.
Fetch and Releash Pet Expo
Albuquerque – Over 30 animal shelters and rescue groups from across New Mexico want to introduce you to their adoptable pets at an event May 31 and June 1 at Balloon Fiesta Park.
There will be training demonstrations, nutritional information and pet-friendly vendors, along with activities for the entire family such as bounce houses, face painting and food booths. A fundaising raffle will offer an array of prizes.
- Saturday, May 31: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 1: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Balloon Fiesta Park, 5500 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque
Website: http://fetchandreleash.com
Sponsors: Justice Great Dane Rescue, City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department, Albuquerque Tents, and The Natural Pet Nutrition Alliance will host the event.
Calling all our feline friends in the community!
Spring has definitely sprung and Albuquerque Animal Welfare is in great need of foster parents, especially for our young kittens. Kitten season has exploded and each new day we receive many stray kittens who are too young to be adopted so need time in foster care to grow big and strong. Once they are old enough and big enough for their spay/neuter surgery, we will find them wonderful permanent homes. But until then, they need you! Some litters have a mama cat but many litters are motherless. Most kittens will need between 2 and 6 weeks in foster care, depending on their age. Most of our kittens are already eating on their own so need only a comfy place to grow; however, we also need foster parents with bottle-baby experience. A small room or even a spare bathroom can be a perfect spot to raise a litter of kittens. We ask that our foster parents supply the basic food and cat litter, but we cover all medical care for your foster kittens, and we will ask that you bring them back to our clinic every two weeks for booster shots and weight checks. If you are interested in joining our foster program, simply go to our AWD shelter website www.cabq.gov/pets to complete and submit our foster application. You can also call the Foster Program Manager at 767-5632. You will be contacted within a couple of days.
And to stop the kitten explosion, please spay and neuter your pets!
Spay & Neuter! Your puppies and kittens can get pregnant at just 4 months of age. In coordination with PetSmart Charities Albuquerque Animal Welfare will offer to “fix” (spay/neuter) your puppy or kitten for $20.00 through the month of June 2014. Puppies and kittens must be under 6 months of age. You must mention this promotion when you call to book your puppy/kitten’s appointment. There is limited availability so call 764-1170 as soon as possible.
We love those caring people who spay and neuter their pets. We all dream that one day we will have more empty kennels and not a daily parade of animals coming in to our shelters due to unplanned litters. This dream is shared by all that work and volunteer at our shelters and rescue organizations.
