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APA Animal Resources Guide • 2nd Edition • September 2010<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> / <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Animal Resources Guide<br />
Contents<br />
Pet Supplies & Services .......................................................................... 5<br />
Boarding / Kennels / Daycares ......................................................... 5<br />
Burial / Cremation ............................................................................... 6<br />
Dog Park .............................................................................................. 7<br />
Groomers ............................................................................................ 7<br />
Horse Boarding / Training / Services ................................................ 9<br />
Pet Sitters .......................................................................................... 10<br />
Pet Supply Stores .............................................................................. 12<br />
Specialty Stores ................................................................................ 13<br />
Trainers ..............................................................................................14<br />
Veterinarians .....................................................................................15<br />
Regional and Statewide Departments / Nonprofits / Shelters / Sanctuaries ..17<br />
Local Animal Control Departments ...................................................17<br />
NM Livestock Board (Inspectors) .......................................................17<br />
Local Municipal Shelters ....................................................................17<br />
Animal Rights and Protection Groups ............................................... 18<br />
Nonprofit Shelters / Sanctuaries / Adoption Agencies .................. 18<br />
Other Local Animal - Welfare Nonprofits ........................................ 20<br />
Local Low-Income / Low-Cost Services ............................................ 21<br />
Specialized Services ....................................................................... 22<br />
Wildlife Services .............................................................................. 23<br />
Breed-Specific Dog Rescues ........................................................... 24<br />
Other Rescues / Shelters / Sanctuaries / Groups .......................... 31<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Online and Telephone Resources ................................. 34<br />
Animal Cruelty Reporting ........................................................ 34<br />
Critter Connection Radio ......................................................... 34<br />
Dog <strong>Cruces</strong> and the Paw Post Forum ...................................... 34<br />
Lost and Found Pets ................................................................. 34<br />
Pet Help Line ............................................................................ 34<br />
National Online Resources and Telephone Hotlines ....................... 35<br />
National Online Resources ............................................................... 35<br />
Behavior/Pet Care .................................................................. 35<br />
Pit Bull Responsible Care and Ownership ............................... 35<br />
Chained-Dog Advocacy .......................................................... 35<br />
Companion Animal Welfare .................................................... 35<br />
Disaster Preparedness ............................................................ 36<br />
Dog Bites and Attacks ............................................................. 36<br />
First Aid .................................................................................... 36<br />
Fence/Containment Options .................................................. 36<br />
Legal Issues .............................................................................. 36<br />
Lost/Found Help ....................................................................... 36<br />
Pet Adoption Sites ................................................................... 38<br />
Pet Help - General ................................................................... 38<br />
Contents continued on next page...
National Online Resources & Telephone Hotlines (continued) ...... 38<br />
Pet Loss/Bereavement ............................................................ 38<br />
Poisons and Toxins ................................................................... 38<br />
Spay/Neuter In<strong>for</strong>mation ........................................................ 38<br />
Vacation Options ..................................................................... 38<br />
National Telephone Helplines/Hotlines ........................................... 39<br />
AKC Companion Animal Recovery ......................................... 39<br />
Animal Cruelty Reporting ........................................................ 39<br />
Behavior Issues ........................................................................ 39<br />
Dog Fighting Tip Line (HSUS) .................................................... 39<br />
Lost/Found Pet Help ................................................................ 39<br />
Lyme Disease National Hotline ............................................... 39<br />
Pet Help/General .................................................................... 39<br />
Pet Loss/Bereavement ............................................................ 39<br />
Poison Hotlines ......................................................................... 39<br />
Puppy Mill Tip Line (HSUS) ....................................................... 40<br />
Spay/Neuter ........................................................................... 40<br />
Stolen Pet Hotline .................................................................... 40<br />
Travel Line (USDA) ................................................................... 40<br />
Vet Expense Assistance <strong>Programs</strong> .................................................. 40<br />
Pet-Friendly Local Businesses ............................................................ 40<br />
Hotels / Motels / RV Parks .............................................................. 40<br />
Rentals .............................................................................................. 43<br />
Agencies .................................................................................. 43<br />
Apartments ..............................................................................44<br />
Mobile Home Parks .................................................................. 46<br />
Retirement & Assisted Living Communities ............................47<br />
Restaurants ....................................................................................... 48<br />
Stores ................................................................................................ 48<br />
What To Do If... ....................................................................................... 49<br />
You are having behavior or other issues with your dog or cat ...... 49<br />
You encounter a loose dog or are approached by a dog you<br />
don’t know (bite prevention) ........................................................... 49<br />
You find a dog or cat ........................................................................ 50<br />
You lose a dog or cat ........................................................................51<br />
You need to find a new home <strong>for</strong> your dog or cat ......................... 52<br />
You think your pet ingested something toxic or got bit by a rattlesnake . 52<br />
You want to add a new dog or cat to your family ......................... 53<br />
You want to adopt a pure breed dog ............................................. 53<br />
You want to help a cat stuck in a tree or other high area ............. 53<br />
You want to report animal neglect or abuse ..................................54<br />
Send comments/suggestions <strong>for</strong> future updates to:<br />
Envie comentarios/sugerencias para futuras actualizaciones:<br />
<strong>ACTion</strong> Program <strong>for</strong> <strong>Animals</strong> • P.O. Box 125 • <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM 88004 • 575-644-0505<br />
actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals@yahoo.com • www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org<br />
APA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal-welfare charity organization; we offer pet food bank services, outreach, advocacy,<br />
and resources to the community regarding companion animals. APA thanks the businesses who placed ads in this guide<br />
as well as American Classifieds <strong>for</strong> their production and printing work; these businesses make it possible <strong>for</strong> APA to<br />
offer this valuable, free resource to our community by providing the necessary funding and support to print the guide.<br />
Disclaimer: The inclusion of a business, organization or service in this comprehensive guide is not an endorsement or<br />
recommendation by APA or American Classifieds. APA tried to include all active resources in the compilation, but this<br />
does not guarantee the quality of products or services provided.<br />
Please donate to the APA Pet Food Bank! Look <strong>for</strong> donation bins throughout town,<br />
including Horse N’ Hound, The Bean, Better Life Pet Foods, Calista Animal Hospital,<br />
PETCO, Animal Haven Lodge, Toucan Market & Mountain View Market.<br />
APA Animal Resource Guide designed by
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Pet Supplies & Services<br />
Suministros y servicios para Mascotas<br />
Boarding / Kennels / Daycares<br />
Huespedes de Animales / Jualas para Perros / Guarderias<br />
A-1 Spoiled Rotten Kennel<br />
Central <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
575-644-6478<br />
AllPets Depot<br />
7256 La Junta (Canutillo, TX)<br />
915-877-2043<br />
Animal Haven Lodge & Salon<br />
3027 N. Valley Dr.<br />
575-523-0034<br />
www.animalhavenlodge.com<br />
Argus Pet Center<br />
705 S. Valley<br />
575-526-3086<br />
Beagle Chateau<br />
335 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-524-4783<br />
Better Life Pet Foods<br />
(cat boarding only)<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-527-9265<br />
www.betterpetfoods.net<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Central Bark<br />
1315 S. Solano Dr.<br />
575-202-8597<br />
central_bark@hotmail.com<br />
Doggie Dude Ranch<br />
and Cat Farm<br />
1428 Burke Rd.<br />
575-647-4471<br />
El Rancho Poodle Farm<br />
307 Maple<br />
(Truth or Consequences)<br />
575-894-2017<br />
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Boarding / Kennels / Doggy Daycares Continued...<br />
Huespedes de Animales / Jualas para Perros / Guarderia para Perritos<br />
Ford’s Chaparral Kennels<br />
204 Autumn Sage Ln.<br />
575-824-4388<br />
Mesilla Valley Pet Resort<br />
2500 W. Amador<br />
575-523-8853<br />
www.mvpetresort.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Old Mesilla Kennels<br />
3036 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-526-2213<br />
Pampered Pets<br />
20 Memory Lane<br />
575-496-0319<br />
Park Place K-9<br />
220 Camunez Rd.<br />
(San Miguel)<br />
575-233-3375<br />
www.parkplacek9.com<br />
Burial / Cremation<br />
Entierro / Incineracion<br />
Albuquerque Pet Memorial<br />
(cremation <strong>for</strong> small & large<br />
animals)<br />
505-550-4793<br />
www.petmemorial.micronpcweb.com<br />
Alicia Melgaard Memorial<br />
Pet Cemetery<br />
5070 S. Weisner Rd.<br />
575-647-4808<br />
www.donaanacountyhumanesocietyinc.org<br />
Paw Springs Resort & Spa<br />
1310 N. Valley<br />
575-524-9523<br />
pawsprings@live.com<br />
Peachy Clean Pets<br />
1410 1/2 E. Griggs<br />
575-526-5052<br />
Pet Stop Pet Sitting Service<br />
101 Trevino Rd.<br />
575-589-2986<br />
Reidsan Kennel in the Grove<br />
and Dog Training Center<br />
(Canutillo, TX)<br />
840 Reidsan Grove St.<br />
915-877-3647<br />
NOTE: See the Veterinarians<br />
section <strong>for</strong> more boarding<br />
options <strong>for</strong> your pets.<br />
Beloved Pets<br />
(cremation <strong>for</strong> small pets)<br />
503 S. Melendres St.<br />
575-526-2253<br />
www.belovedpets.org
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Burial / Cremation<br />
Continued...<br />
Entierro / Incineracion<br />
Forever Friends Pet Services<br />
(cremation <strong>for</strong> cats/dogs/exotics/etc.)<br />
1420 E. Bowman Ave.<br />
575-524-2427<br />
www.<strong>for</strong>everfriendspetservices.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Humane Society of El Paso<br />
(cremation)<br />
915-532-6971<br />
www.humanesocietyelpaso.org<br />
Dog Park<br />
Parque de Perros<br />
On Hermosa Street. in the<br />
Hadley Complex<br />
(behind the Meerschidt Rec. Center<br />
between Hadley and Griggs)<br />
www.lcdogpark.com<br />
People Helping People<br />
Groomers<br />
Almohazar los Mascotas<br />
20X Pet Grooming<br />
1551 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-524-5868<br />
Af<strong>for</strong>dable Dog Grooming<br />
908 McCombs Rd. (Chaparral)<br />
575-824-5185<br />
Animal Haven Lodge & Salon<br />
3027 N. Valley Dr.<br />
575-523-0034<br />
www.animalhavenlodge.com<br />
AR-Pet-A-Dog Grooming Salon<br />
6750 Jack Rabbit Rd.<br />
575-373-9033<br />
575-644-0430<br />
Better Life Pet Foods<br />
(includes do-it-yourself dog wash)<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-527-9265<br />
www.betterpetfoods.net<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
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Groomers Continued...<br />
Almohazar los Mascotas<br />
Central Bark<br />
1315 S. Solano Dr.<br />
575-202-8597<br />
central_bark@hotmail.com<br />
Country Dog, The<br />
(includes do-it-yourself dog wash)<br />
951 N. Solano, Suite A<br />
575-526-1904<br />
Dog House, The<br />
1350 Chaparro St., Unit B<br />
575-680-5758<br />
Grooming Wagon, The<br />
(mobile pet grooming)<br />
575-382-5781<br />
Groom N Zoom<br />
(mobile pet grooming)<br />
575-993-9314<br />
Happy Paws<br />
1773 Sumner Ave.<br />
575-526-9109<br />
K-9 Kuts Pet Grooming<br />
1670 W. Picacho Ave.<br />
575-523-9782<br />
Mesilla Valley Pet Resort<br />
(includes do-it-yourself dog wash)<br />
2500 W. Amador<br />
575-523-8853<br />
www.mvpetresort.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Mutt Hutt Complete<br />
Dog Grooming<br />
975 E. Amador<br />
575-526-9468<br />
Old Mesilla Kennels<br />
3036 S. Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-526-2213<br />
Park Place K-9<br />
220 Camunez Rd.<br />
(San Miguel)<br />
575-233-3375<br />
www.parkplacek9.com<br />
Paw Springs Resort & Spa<br />
1310 N. Valley<br />
575-524-9523<br />
pawsprings@live.com<br />
Peachy Clean Pets<br />
1410 1/2 E. Griggs<br />
575-526-5052<br />
PETCO<br />
3050 E. Lohman<br />
575-532-5234<br />
www.petco.com<br />
PetSmart<br />
2200 E. Lohman<br />
575-523-1154<br />
www.petsmart.com<br />
Skandy’s Pet Grooming<br />
4550 Porter Dr.<br />
575-524-0125<br />
Wet Dog Mobile Pet Grooming<br />
575-993-0379<br />
wetdogmobilepetgrooming@yahoo.com
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Horse Boarding / Training / Services<br />
Caballo Huespedes/Entranamiento/Servicios<br />
Armstrong Equine Services<br />
175 Esslinger Rd. (La Mesa)<br />
575-233-2208<br />
Bosquecito Quarter Horses<br />
2434 Westwind Rd.<br />
575-524-0892<br />
Coralitos Trail Rides<br />
(horseback riding)<br />
575-640-8184<br />
www.corralitostrailrides.com<br />
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Country Estate Equestrian<br />
Center<br />
6025 S. Strahan Rd. (El Paso)<br />
915-877-5566<br />
Crossroads Ranch<br />
7517 S. Highway 28 (Anthony)<br />
575-882-5533<br />
Dharmahorse<br />
(consultations, lessons, etc.)<br />
575-541-0137• 575-636-0318<br />
workinprogress74@yahoo.com<br />
www.naturalpaths.org
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Horse Boarding / Training / Services Continued...<br />
Caballo Huespedes / Entranamiento / Servicios<br />
GB Quarter Horses<br />
1563 Snow Rd.<br />
575-524-9443<br />
Helping Kids be Kids<br />
(equine-assisted programs <strong>for</strong><br />
children)<br />
Spirit Ranch<br />
2027 Westwind Rd.<br />
575-526-6040<br />
Johnny Bean Horse Farm<br />
6201 Strahan Rd. (El Paso)<br />
915-877-3788<br />
Lazy S Horse Stables &<br />
Mobile Home Park<br />
605 Gibson Veck Rd.<br />
(Sunland Park)<br />
575-589-7608<br />
Pet Sitters<br />
Guarderias de Mascotas<br />
All About Critters, LLC<br />
575-373-0014<br />
All_about_critters_pet_<br />
sitting@hotmail.com<br />
Always Home Sitting Services<br />
575-644-1378<br />
Ashleigh’s All About Pets<br />
575-649-2372<br />
AshleighsAAP@yahoo.com<br />
www.AshleighsAAP.com<br />
Lessons from Horses, Inc.<br />
(counseling & educational<br />
services)<br />
575-635-2182<br />
BarbaraThompson@lessonsfrom<br />
horses.org<br />
www.lessonsfromhorses.org<br />
Red Sky Farm Hunters/Jumpers<br />
7440 Arroyo Seco<br />
575-382-0408 or<br />
575-496-1304<br />
redsky@zianet.com<br />
Weatherly Horse Farm<br />
1112 N. Country Club Rd.<br />
575-589-4963<br />
Blue Ribbon Pet Sitting, LLC<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-523-8723<br />
Petstr4u@aol.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Cinderella’s Pet Sitting Service<br />
575-805-8284<br />
Creature Com<strong>for</strong>t<br />
575-640-4414<br />
creaturecom<strong>for</strong>tbtf@yahoo.com
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Pet Sitters Continued...<br />
Guarderias de Mascotas<br />
Critter Sitters<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-521-3028<br />
Furry Friends Pet Care<br />
575-524-0361<br />
www.furryfriends-lascruces.com<br />
Guardian Angels Home<br />
Pet Care Service<br />
575-523-1004<br />
575-649-0220<br />
Home Alone Pet & Home<br />
Sitting Services, LLC<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-541-5651<br />
575-993-3133<br />
furrball18@msn.com<br />
Home Services<br />
575-496-8463<br />
TheHomeSvce@aol.com<br />
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Irish Sitters Pet Services<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-524-PETS (7387) - office<br />
575-496-6381 - cell<br />
Park Place K-9<br />
2200 Camunez Rd.<br />
(San Miguel)<br />
575-233-3375<br />
www.parkplacek9.com<br />
Pet Priority<br />
575-649-2678<br />
petprioritylascruces@yahoo.com<br />
Pet Services of <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, LLC<br />
575575petservicesoflascruces@<br />
yahoo.com<br />
www.petservicesoflc.webs.com<br />
Pet Stop Pet Sitting Service<br />
Santa Teresa<br />
575-589-2986<br />
In Business Since 2004 • Fully Insured, and Bonded<br />
<br />
QUALITY PET CARE IN YOUR HOME<br />
WE OFFER:<br />
Pet Sitting • Pet Taxi • Dog Walking • Overnight Stays<br />
575-523-8723 • Petstr4u@aol.com
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Pet Sitters Continued...<br />
Guarderias de Mascotas<br />
Poop Scoop King<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-644-8976<br />
StarGirl Dog Walking &<br />
Pet Sitting<br />
575-635-7485<br />
Pet Nanny<br />
575-642-6589<br />
Pet Supply Stores<br />
Tiendas de Productos para Mascotas<br />
Argus Pet Center<br />
705 S Valley Dr.<br />
575-526-3086<br />
Better Life Natural Pet Foods<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-527-9265<br />
www.betterpetfoods.net<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Chaparral Feeds<br />
308 Hermosa Dr.<br />
575-824-2050<br />
Feed Store, The<br />
5165 <strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> Rd.<br />
575-526-1463<br />
Horse N’ Hound Feed N’ Supply<br />
(dogs on leash welcome)<br />
991 W. Amador Ave.<br />
575-523-8790<br />
www.horsenhoundfeed.com<br />
TLC Pet Sitting, LLC<br />
575-915-2110<br />
www.tlcpetsit.vpweb.com<br />
Town & Country Inn Home<br />
Pet Care<br />
575-649-9784<br />
Walli’s House N’ Pets<br />
Member of the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
Petsitters’ Guild<br />
575-525-0391<br />
walburgaa@yahoo.com<br />
Landmark Mercantile<br />
12000 Stern Drive (Mesquite)<br />
575-993-0388<br />
www.landmarkmercantile.com<br />
Special thanks to this merchant<br />
<strong>for</strong> their generous food donations<br />
to our pet food bank last year<br />
Little Rascals Feed & Supply<br />
5609 Bataan Memorial W.<br />
575-382-6883<br />
Mesilla Valley Feeds<br />
1800 W. Amador Ave.<br />
575-523-6154
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Pet Supply Stores Continued...<br />
Tiendas de Productos para Mascotas<br />
Mesilla Valley Pet Resort<br />
2500 W. Amador<br />
575-523-8853<br />
www.mvpetresort.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Old Mesilla Kennels<br />
3036 S. Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-526-2213<br />
PETCO<br />
(dogs on leash welcome)<br />
3050 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
575-532-5200<br />
www.petco.com<br />
PetSmart<br />
(dogs on leash welcome)<br />
2200 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
575-523-1154<br />
www.petsmart.com<br />
Pet’s Barn<br />
1600 S. Valley Dr.<br />
575-541-8300<br />
Western Mercantile<br />
848 N. Valley Dr.<br />
575-523-9351<br />
Specialty Stores<br />
Tiendas Especializadas<br />
Awesome Reptiles<br />
1414 S. Solano Dr.<br />
575-522-9757<br />
Fish N Phipps<br />
1-877-556-8265<br />
575-430-6493<br />
Wild Birds Unlimited<br />
2001 E. Lohman, Suite 130<br />
575-523-5489<br />
www.wbu.com/lascruces<br />
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Trainers<br />
Entranamiento de Mascotas<br />
AJ’s Canine Academy<br />
575-635-9888 or 575-373-9328<br />
Apony@rocketmail.com<br />
AllPets Depot<br />
7256 La Junta (Canutillo, TX)<br />
915-877-2043<br />
Animal Haven Lodge & Salon<br />
3027 N. Valley Dr.<br />
575-523-0034<br />
www.animalhavenlodge.com<br />
Arrow K-9 Academy<br />
575-680-2775<br />
Clever Canine Dog Training<br />
3438 Mercury Lane<br />
575-649-6185<br />
Contender Working Dogs<br />
1802 Carver Rd.<br />
575-524-3647<br />
Dog Obedience Club of<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
575-527-3983<br />
K-9 101 Dog Training &<br />
Behavior Problems<br />
305 W. Hadley<br />
575-496-9701<br />
Mesilla Valley Pet Resort<br />
2500 W. Amador<br />
575-523-8853<br />
www.mvpetresort.com<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
PETCO<br />
3050 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
575-532-5200<br />
www.petco.com<br />
PetSmart<br />
2200 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
575-523-1154<br />
Park Place K-9<br />
220 Camunez Rd.<br />
(San Miguel)<br />
575-233-3375<br />
www.parkplacek9.com<br />
Paw Springs Resort & Spa<br />
1310 N. Valley<br />
575-524-9523<br />
pawsprings@live.com<br />
Reidsan Kennel in the Grove<br />
and Dog Training Center<br />
(Canutillo, TX)<br />
840 Reidsan Grove St.<br />
915-877-3647<br />
Rugerheim Kennels<br />
(also offer rattlesnake aversion<br />
clinics)<br />
575-382-5231
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Veterinarians<br />
Veterinarios<br />
Alta Vista Animal Clinic<br />
(small animals/some exotics)<br />
725 S. Solano Dr.<br />
575-524-7176<br />
Animal Hospital of <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
(dogs and cats only)<br />
3171 N. Main St.<br />
575-541-6610<br />
www.animalhospitallc.com<br />
Anthony Animal Clinic and<br />
Holistic Healing Center<br />
(acupuncture, holistic & traditional<br />
medicine <strong>for</strong> pets/people)<br />
901 E. Franklin St.<br />
915-886-4558<br />
www.anthonyanimalclinic.com<br />
Arroyo Veterinary Clinic<br />
(small animals; boarding services)<br />
825 S. Walnut St.<br />
575-524-0900<br />
www.arroyoveterinaryclinic.<br />
evetsites.net<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Your Partner in Progress<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> encourages and en<strong>for</strong>ces humane and<br />
responsible animal ownership.<br />
Please spay/neuter your pet. Please provide fresh water,<br />
food and shelter.<br />
Please don’t chain dogs.<br />
Working together, we can make life in <strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> better <strong>for</strong> everyone.<br />
For animal control services, please call (575) 526-0795<br />
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Calista Animal Hospital<br />
(small animals/boarding & day care)<br />
1889 Calle De Niños<br />
Vet office: 575-525-1000<br />
Boarding office: 575-525-1001<br />
www.calistaanimalhospital.com<br />
East Lohman Veterinary Clinic<br />
(small animals/exotics)<br />
1700 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
575-523-5654<br />
www.eastlohmanvetclinic.net<br />
El Abrigado Animal Clinic<br />
(dermatology & allergy)<br />
900 N. Country Club Rd.<br />
(Santa Teresa)<br />
575-589-1818<br />
http://elabrigadoanimalclinic.com<br />
Hot Springs Animal Clinic<br />
1607 North Date (T or C)<br />
575-894-6773
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Veterinarios<br />
Jornada Veterinary Clinic<br />
(small animals/birds/exotics)<br />
2399 Saturn Cir.<br />
575-382-1710<br />
www.zianet.com/jornada<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Animal<br />
Emergency Clinic<br />
(open nighttime/weekends/<br />
holidays)<br />
162 Wyatt Dr.<br />
575-527-8100<br />
Mesquite Animal<br />
Vaccination Clinic<br />
(Dr. Carver; mobile vet)<br />
P.O. Box 1092,<br />
Mesquite, 88048<br />
English: 575-650-2000<br />
Spanish: 575-650-9500<br />
Paisano Animal Clinic and<br />
Mobile Clinic<br />
565 Carver Rd.<br />
575-523-7606<br />
www.paisanoanimalclinic.com<br />
Pirrone, Michael R., DVM<br />
(horses only)<br />
575-312-9684<br />
Prichard, James T. (Skip), DVM<br />
575-523-1130<br />
Ratzlaff, Heather, DVM<br />
(large animals)<br />
575-551-1590<br />
Schumacher, Kyle J., DVM<br />
(small/large animals)<br />
General medicine and surgery<br />
701 S. Valley Dr.<br />
575-524-2894<br />
Solano Animal Clinic<br />
(Western/Eastern medicine;<br />
boarding/day care; behavior<br />
problems)<br />
537 N. Solano Dr.<br />
575-526-1672<br />
www.solanoanimalclinic.com<br />
Southwest Animal<br />
Care Complex<br />
(boarding services)<br />
1111 N. Country Club Rd.<br />
(Santa Teresa)<br />
575-589-2233<br />
Story Equine Practice (horses)<br />
1200 Futurity Dr.<br />
(Sunland Park)<br />
575-589-9320<br />
Wolfgang, Jean K., DVM<br />
(mobile vet; horses & small animals)<br />
575-647-4900
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Regional and Statewide Departments<br />
Nonprofits / Shelters / Sanctuaries<br />
Departamentos Regionales y Estatuales<br />
Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro / Refugios / Santuarios<br />
Local Animal Control<br />
Departments<br />
Departamentos Locales del<br />
Control de Animales<br />
AC Dispatch <strong>for</strong> both City<br />
and <strong>County</strong>: 575-526-0795<br />
(emergency, nights, weekends)<br />
City of <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> AC<br />
1085 Medpark<br />
Office: 575-528-4100<br />
Ordinances available online:<br />
www.las-cruces.org/resources/<br />
pets/default.shtm<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> AC<br />
Office: 575-525-8846<br />
Ordinances available online:<br />
www.co.dona-ana.nm.us/animal<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
NM Livestock Board<br />
(Inspectors)<br />
Inspector de Livestock<br />
District Field Office<br />
(Investigate cruelty cases<br />
regarding horses & other<br />
livestock)<br />
575-233-4787<br />
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Local Municipal Shelters<br />
Albergues Municipales Locales<br />
Animal Services Center of<br />
the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV)<br />
(municipal shelter serving the<br />
city and county)<br />
3551 Bataan Memorial W.<br />
575-382-0018<br />
www.ascmv.org<br />
City of El Paso Animal Services<br />
(municipal shelter serving<br />
El Paso <strong>County</strong>)<br />
5001 Fred Wilson Rd.<br />
915-842-1000
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Animal Rights and Protection Groups<br />
Grupos de Derechos y Proteccion de Animales<br />
Animal Protection of<br />
New Mexico (APNM)<br />
P.O. Box 11395,<br />
Albuquerque, NM 87192<br />
505-265-2322<br />
APNM offers a comprehensive<br />
state-wide animal resources<br />
guide through their website:<br />
www.apnm.org<br />
Animal Protection Voters<br />
PO Box 11651,<br />
Albuquerque, NM 87192<br />
505-265-2322<br />
www.apvnm.org<br />
Nonprofit Shelters / Sanctuaries / Adoption Agencies<br />
Refugios / Santuarios / Agencias de Adopocion de Mascotas<br />
Animal Rescue League of<br />
El Paso<br />
Canutillo, TX<br />
915-877-5002<br />
www.arlep.org<br />
Cat Rescue & Adoptions in LC<br />
Better Life Pet Foods,<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
HSSNM at PetSmart,<br />
2200 E. Lohman Ave.<br />
Cottonwood Rescue<br />
Alamogordo, NM<br />
575-437-6262<br />
Desert Haven Animal Refuge<br />
Williamsburg, NM<br />
575-894-1937<br />
www.deserthavenanimalrefuge.com<br />
EPSHARE<br />
El Paso, TX 79906<br />
915-309-PETZ (7389)<br />
From the Heart Animal Rescue<br />
Canutillo, TX<br />
915-526-0628<br />
www.fthar.org<br />
High Desert Humane Society<br />
& Animal Shelter<br />
Silver City, NM<br />
505-538-9261<br />
hdhs@gilanet.com<br />
www.highdeserthumane.org<br />
Humane Society of El Paso<br />
915-532-6971<br />
www.humanesocietyelpaso.org
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Continued...<br />
Refugios / Santuarios / Agencias de Adopocion de Mascotas<br />
Humane Society of Southern<br />
New Mexico (HSSNM)<br />
(pet help line; pet adoptions;<br />
humane education)<br />
1401 Burley Court<br />
P.O. Box 13826,<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, 88013<br />
Office: 575-523-8020<br />
Humane educator: 575-522-2529<br />
mail@hssnm.org<br />
www.hssnm.org<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Kitty City<br />
(cat sanctuary)<br />
Alamogordo, NM<br />
575-430-6013<br />
www.kittycitynm.com<br />
Luna <strong>County</strong> Humane Society<br />
(Deming)<br />
2135 Onate Ave.<br />
575-546-2024<br />
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Military Working Dog Adoptions<br />
575-415-3137<br />
www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com<br />
Perfect Harmony Animal<br />
Rescue & Sanctuary<br />
Chaparral, NM<br />
575-824-2130<br />
www.perfectharmony.bizland.com<br />
Pet Guardian Angel<br />
El Paso, TX<br />
915-598-0411<br />
www.pgawaep.org<br />
Pet Haven<br />
El Paso, TX<br />
915-877-4545
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Refugios / Santuarios / Agencias de Adopocion de Mascotas<br />
Safe Haven Animal<br />
Sanctuary (SHAS)<br />
Office: 575-527-4544<br />
Thrift Store: 575-541-4942<br />
Sanctuary: 575-805-5338<br />
www.SafeHavenAnimal<br />
Sanctuary.net<br />
Save the Chimps<br />
Alamogordo, NM<br />
575-437-8010<br />
info@savethechimps.org<br />
www.savethechimps.org<br />
Other Local Animal-Welfare Nonprofits<br />
Otros Grupos Locales Sin Fines de Lucro de Bienestar para Animales<br />
<strong>ACTion</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Animals</strong> (APA)<br />
(pet food bank, outreach,<br />
resources & advocacy; see<br />
our <strong>Animals</strong> in Need webpage<br />
<strong>for</strong> lost/found pets and those<br />
needing new homes)<br />
P.O. Box 125,<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, 88004<br />
575-644-0505<br />
actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals@yahoo.com<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org<br />
Deming Animal Guardians<br />
(spay/neuter services & pet<br />
food bank)<br />
Office: 575-546-9711<br />
Spay/Neuter Hotline:<br />
575-546-3824<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> Humane<br />
Society (DACHS)<br />
P.O. Box 1176, <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, 88004<br />
575-647-4808<br />
www.donaanacountyhumane<br />
societyinc.org<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Feral Cat Management<br />
Program (fCaMP)<br />
(On the NMSU campus; offer<br />
cat adoptions as well)<br />
P.O. Box 3912,<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, 88003<br />
575-639-3036<br />
www.nmsu.edu/~fcamp<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Dog Park Coalition<br />
P.O. Box 11345, <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, 88013<br />
575-312-1741<br />
www.lcdogpark.com
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Welfare Nonprofits<br />
Continued...<br />
Otros Grupos Locales Sin Fines de<br />
Lucro de Bienestar para Animales<br />
Pets Alive<br />
(spay/neuter voucher program)<br />
El Paso, TX<br />
915-873-PETS<br />
http://petsaliveelpaso.org<br />
Spay and Neuter Action<br />
Program of Southern NM<br />
(spay/neuter voucher program)<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM 88005<br />
575-524-9265<br />
www.snapnewmexico.org<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Thinking of Adding A New Pet To Your Family?<br />
PLEASE ADOPT<br />
Check These Online Listings First <strong>for</strong><br />
Wonderful Homeless Pets In Dona <strong>Ana</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> That Need New Homes<br />
www.safehavenanimalsanctuary.net<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org<br />
www.dogcruces.com<br />
www.hssnm.org<br />
www.ascmv.org<br />
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Local Low-Income / Low<br />
Cost Services<br />
Servicios Locales de Bajo<br />
Ingresos/Bajo Costo<br />
Animal Services Center of<br />
the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV)<br />
(spay/neuter to the general public)<br />
3551 Bataan Memorial W.<br />
575-382-0018<br />
Deming Animal Guardians<br />
(spay/ neuter services & pet<br />
food bank)<br />
Office: 575-546-9711<br />
Spay/Neuter Hotline:<br />
575-546-3824<br />
Pet Food Bank - <strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>ACTion</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Animals</strong><br />
(APA)<br />
575-644-0505<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org<br />
Call to get qualifications/<br />
schedule appointment
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Low Cost Services<br />
Continued...<br />
Servicios Locales de Bajo<br />
Ingresos/Bajo Costo<br />
Pets Alive<br />
(spay/neuter voucher program)<br />
El Paso, TX<br />
915-873-PETS<br />
http://petsaliveelpaso.org<br />
Spay and Neuter Action<br />
Program of Southern NM<br />
(spay/neuter voucher program)<br />
365 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM 88005<br />
575-524-9265<br />
www.snapnewmexico.org<br />
See display ad in our guide<br />
Mesquite Animal<br />
Vaccination Clinic<br />
(mobile clinic offering low-cost<br />
vaccinations)<br />
Mesquite, NM 88048<br />
575-650-2000<br />
Wolfgang Veterinary Services<br />
(mobile clinic offering low-cost<br />
vaccinations)<br />
575-647-4900<br />
Specialized Services<br />
Servicios Especiales<br />
Emergency Dog Care<br />
Exchange & Networking <strong>for</strong><br />
Single Dog Owners<br />
575-524-1202<br />
Humane education presentations<br />
/programs (HSSNM)<br />
575-522-2529<br />
www.hssnm.org<br />
Mesilla Valley Search &<br />
Rescue Canine, Horse, and<br />
Ground Team, Inc.<br />
President: Vic Villalobos<br />
575-496-4215<br />
Missing Animal Response Pet<br />
Detective<br />
Renee Waskiewicz<br />
575-312-1741<br />
xldogs2@zianet.com<br />
www.missingpetpartnership.org<br />
New Mexico Farm and Ranch<br />
Heritage Museum<br />
4100 Dripping Springs Rd.<br />
575-522-4100<br />
Therapy Dogs: Therapaws<br />
575-524-2026<br />
therapaw@gmail.com<br />
www.therapydogs.com<br />
(parent organization)
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Wildlife Services<br />
Servicios de Fauna<br />
Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife<br />
Rescue, Inc.<br />
Helen Bigelow,<br />
chief dispatcher <strong>for</strong> El Paso/<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
575-882-2910<br />
Geri Tillett, <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
dispatcher/bird rescuer<br />
575-522-4966<br />
www.whc.net/cdwr<br />
Mesilla Valley Audubon<br />
Society<br />
575-382-2080<br />
www.mvaudubon.org/home<br />
New Mexico State Game<br />
& Fish Dept.<br />
2715 Northrise Dr.<br />
575-532-2100<br />
APA URGES YOU TO HELP<br />
SAVE LIVES!<br />
• Spay/Neuter All Pets<br />
• Adopt Vs. Buying/Breeding<br />
• Rescue/Foster/Re-Home<br />
Learn more about being a<br />
responsible animal guardian and<br />
resources to help you do so at<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org.<br />
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Rattlesnake Assistance<br />
Animal Control Departments<br />
City: 575-526-0796<br />
<strong>County</strong>: 575-647-7715<br />
Dispatch <strong>for</strong> both AC<br />
departments: 575-526-0795<br />
Frank Bryce<br />
(independent herpetologist)<br />
575-647-1416<br />
Southwest Wildlife Control,<br />
LLC<br />
Capture & relocation of<br />
nuisance wildlife<br />
575-640-8573<br />
USDA/APHIS/Wildlife<br />
Services<br />
505 S. Main, Suite 401<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM 88001<br />
575-527-6980
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Breed-Specific Dog Rescues<br />
Rescates para Perros de Raza Especifica<br />
NOTE: Much of the in<strong>for</strong>mation in this section pertaining to New Mexico rescues comes from<br />
the APNM New Mexico Animal Resource Guide; you can download this guide online at www.<br />
apnm.org/nmarg. Also, this is not an exhaustive list; many more rescues exist <strong>for</strong> specific<br />
breeds nationwide. Please search the Internet <strong>for</strong> more options as well as <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />
rescue transports available.<br />
Affenpinscher<br />
505-345-4889<br />
www.affenpinscher.org<br />
Afghan Hound<br />
www.afghanhound.net<br />
Airdale Terrier<br />
505-281-5165<br />
www.airedalerescue.net<br />
Akita<br />
505-400-9870<br />
akita2s@comcast.net<br />
www.newmexicoakitarescue.com<br />
Alaskan Malamute Rescue<br />
of NM (<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-644-7094<br />
www.malamuterescue.org/<br />
newmexico<br />
American Bouvier<br />
940-482-8280<br />
972-998-7758<br />
www.bouvier.org<br />
American Eskimo<br />
505-598-0101<br />
clararogers@hotmail.com<br />
Australian Cattle Dog<br />
505-266-6048<br />
Basenji<br />
505-867-5942<br />
casadeviento@hotmail.com<br />
www.basenjirescue.org<br />
(no crossbreeds accepted)<br />
Basset Hound/Beagle<br />
Rescue (<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-373-1543<br />
575-649-0387<br />
trctrnm@q.com<br />
Basset Hound (<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-405-8990<br />
575-405-8999<br />
www.happytrailbassets.com<br />
Basset Hound<br />
505-892-6437<br />
505-242-2239<br />
505-466-1875<br />
mizle@yahoo.com<br />
evevlynpgregory@aol.com<br />
www.bassetrescuenm.org<br />
Bernese Mountain Dog<br />
505-281-1992 and<br />
505-883-7246
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Bichon Frise<br />
505-293-2435<br />
prudy1@comcast.net<br />
Bloodhound<br />
secretary@southcentralblood<br />
hounds.org<br />
Border Collie<br />
505-629-1607<br />
fourthedogs@msn.com<br />
www.nmbordercollierescue.com<br />
Border Terrier Rescue<br />
360-452-6023<br />
jo-wolf@webtv.net<br />
www.btcoa.org<br />
Borzoi<br />
505-847-2868<br />
Boston Terrier<br />
505-565-8525<br />
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Bouvier Des Flandres<br />
505-266-6436<br />
info@acomatrainingcenter.com<br />
www.acomatrainingcenter.com<br />
American Bouvier des<br />
Flandres Club<br />
940-482-8280<br />
972-998-7758<br />
txbouvresq@aol.com<br />
Boxer Rescue<br />
(El Paso & <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-644-2201<br />
575-521-1000, ext. 211 (office)<br />
landrada@coldwellbankerlc.com<br />
Boxer<br />
505-620-9011<br />
boxnk9s@albuquerqueboxerrescue.org<br />
thompson_carolyn@comcast.net<br />
www.albuquerqueboxerrescue.org
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Rescates para Perros de Raza Especifica<br />
Briard Rescue and Haven<br />
602-228-2495<br />
kaliphi@tabletoptelephone.com<br />
http://briardrescue.com<br />
Brittany<br />
505-247-8267<br />
wingsong56@aol.com<br />
www.americanbrittanyrescue.org<br />
Bull Dog<br />
575-744-4626<br />
ninandoug@zianet.com<br />
www.rescuebulldogs.org<br />
Bull Dog - American<br />
505-242-7436<br />
Bull Dog - English<br />
505-271-2430<br />
dellbulldg@aol.com<br />
btemple@hearst.com<br />
Bull Dog - French<br />
575-779-2599<br />
rebecca.hastings@yahoo.com<br />
Bullmastiff<br />
505-897-0646<br />
www.rescue.bullmastiffinfo.org<br />
Cairn Terrier<br />
505-344-3872<br />
pettherapy@worldnet.att.net<br />
Chihuahua<br />
(Enchantment Chihuahuas)<br />
505-869-2397<br />
quixotehumane@earthlink.net<br />
www.quixotehumane.org<br />
Chinese Crested (El Paso)<br />
915-539-7777<br />
bigviewsnm@gmail.com<br />
dkimsalazar@aol.com<br />
Cocker Spaniel<br />
505-550-2342<br />
s_anzara@yahoo.com<br />
Collie<br />
(Southwest Collie Rescue)<br />
Northern NM: 505-989-3530,<br />
leemore@mac.com<br />
Central NM: 505-892-8538,<br />
arlene.starkey@att.net<br />
Eastern NM: 575-602-1340,<br />
ziacollies@yahoo.com<br />
Southwestern NM: 575-430-2361,<br />
katwallis1@msn.com<br />
info@nmcollierescue.com<br />
www.nmcollierescue.com<br />
Corgi - Welsh<br />
505-292-5571<br />
corgis@worldnet.att.net<br />
Dachshund Rescue of NM<br />
(<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-496-8747<br />
575-382-3284<br />
http://dachshundphotos.<br />
homestead.com/NMDR.html
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Dachshund<br />
505-438-3749<br />
505-255-9477<br />
mlinsf@juno.com<br />
janethjohnson@msn.com<br />
Dalmation<br />
505-452-0939<br />
505-857-0012<br />
505-232-4719<br />
Deerhound<br />
505-847-2868<br />
Doberman Rescue of NM<br />
575-693-3646<br />
505-255-9580<br />
505-710-8400<br />
dondoberman@gmail.com<br />
www.dobermanrescuenm.org<br />
English Springer Rescue (El Paso)<br />
915-581-4968<br />
English Springer Spaniel<br />
505-286-7915<br />
915-581-4968<br />
ess-nm@earthlink.net<br />
www.springerrescue.org<br />
Finnish Spitz<br />
505-672-0717<br />
tsankawi@earthlink.net<br />
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German Shepherd Dog Rescue<br />
of Southern New Mexico<br />
(Alamogordo)<br />
575-446-8685<br />
www.enchantedvistagsd.com<br />
German Shepherd<br />
505-877-7352<br />
German Shorthair Pointer<br />
Rescue (<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-647-9932 or 575-382-5231<br />
rugerheim@zianet.com<br />
www.gsprescue.org
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Rescates para Perros de Raza Especifica<br />
Golden Retriever Rescue of<br />
El Paso & New Mexico<br />
915-920-0958 / 505-345-3737<br />
Connie372@sbcglobal.net<br />
Kathleen@radiantrecovery.com<br />
www.grrnm.com<br />
Gordon Setter<br />
505-832-9401<br />
huntmoor@peoplepc.com<br />
www.rescuecanines.com/<br />
gordonsetter.html<br />
Great Dane Rescue of El Paso<br />
915-566-5474 / 915-852-3462<br />
575-312-1741<br />
GDREP2@yahoo.com<br />
xldogs2@zianet.com<br />
www.gdrescueep.org<br />
Great Dane<br />
505-832-6891<br />
Kathy@thuntek.net<br />
Great Pyrenees/<br />
Newfoundland Rescue<br />
(<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-646-2731<br />
575-522-1372<br />
Great Pyrenees<br />
505-821-8394 / 505-281-1926<br />
575-758-2264<br />
plcourt@aol.com<br />
roberthunter1@comcast.net<br />
jsmiller@newmex.com<br />
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog<br />
505-865-5340<br />
seansenesa@newmexico.com<br />
Greyhound (Greyhound<br />
Companions of NM)<br />
575-899-3245<br />
505-881-9034<br />
505-268-2436<br />
info@gcnm.org<br />
www.gcnm.org<br />
Irish Wolfhound<br />
505-847-2868<br />
Jack Russel<br />
505-877-4454<br />
jrtrescue@jumpindogranch.com<br />
www.jumpindogranch.com<br />
Keeshond<br />
(Karing Keeshond Rescue)<br />
505-662-9544<br />
105645.2271@compuserve.com<br />
http://netpets.org/dogs/<br />
dogresc/breeds/<br />
ddogkees.html<br />
Komondor<br />
505-869-4907<br />
komcords@q.com<br />
Labrador<br />
(Lodestar Dog Ranch)<br />
505-286-3729<br />
lodestar@q.com<br />
www.lodestarlabs.com
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Mastiff<br />
575-887-5516 / 575-628-0562<br />
mastiffranger@valornet.com<br />
www.mastiffrescue.org<br />
Miniature Pinscher<br />
Southern Star MinPin<br />
Rescue-New Mexico<br />
sue@miniaturepinscherrescue.org<br />
www.ssmpr.org<br />
Pekingese<br />
575-885-1972<br />
pgaylon@carlsbadnm.com<br />
www.pekingesecharitable<br />
foundation.com/rescue.htm<br />
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Pit Bull/RAAP (Responsibly<br />
Adopting Albuquerque’s Pit bulls)<br />
(not a rescue but may know of<br />
some resources)<br />
505-281-4864 / 505-265-9883<br />
Pomeranian<br />
505-873-2124<br />
Poodle Rescue<br />
(Enchanted Poodle Club/<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-890-6817<br />
Poodle<br />
505-873-2124
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Pug Rescue (<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-521-1518<br />
Pug<br />
505-864-9542<br />
nmpugs@yahoo.com<br />
www.nmpugrescue.org<br />
Rhodesian Ridgeback<br />
505-296-3611<br />
cimarron@abq-nm.com<br />
Rottweiler Rescue<br />
(Alamogordo)<br />
575-442-9044<br />
Rottweiler<br />
575-434-5520<br />
www.rottierescuenm.com<br />
Saint Bernard Rescue<br />
(<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>)<br />
575-649-3860<br />
nmsaintbernardrescue@yahoo.com<br />
www.saintrescue.org/new_<br />
mexico.htm<br />
Saluki<br />
505-847-2868<br />
Samoyed<br />
505-470-1138<br />
michelle@jakle.net<br />
Schnauzer<br />
Arizona Schnauzer Rescue,<br />
Inc. - serves NM<br />
480-917-4710<br />
azschnauzer@cox.net<br />
www.azschnauzer.org<br />
Scottish Terrier<br />
505-565-8327<br />
505-455-3503<br />
505-501-1251<br />
scottie@tartanscottie.com<br />
www.tartanscottie.com<br />
zorappa@hotmail.com<br />
Shetland Sheepdog<br />
505-286-0582<br />
505-554-0486<br />
575-554-6825<br />
PastorDonNM@aol.com<br />
MooCowNM@aol.com<br />
Siberian Husky<br />
505-264-2514<br />
505-610-2773<br />
505-331-3335<br />
sestep2032@aol.com<br />
traceykub@gmail.com<br />
piacash@aol.com<br />
www.nmsiberianrescue.com<br />
Springer Spaniel<br />
505-286-7915<br />
ess-nm@earthlink.net<br />
www.springerrescue.org
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Tibetan Spaniel<br />
505-867-4510<br />
royaltibbs@aol.com<br />
Weimaraner<br />
505-414-7655<br />
danceswithweims@gmail.com<br />
Please see our members’<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation under Pet Sitters<br />
Whippet<br />
575-585-2422<br />
runuson@hotmail.com<br />
www.whippet-rescue.com<br />
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue<br />
505-873-2124<br />
Other NM Rescues / Shelters / Sanctuaries / Groups<br />
Otros Rescates/Refugios/Santuarios/Grupos en NM<br />
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and includes only those organizations/individuals that are<br />
not part of a traditional humane society or municipal shelter.<br />
Alamogordo Rare Breeds<br />
(livestock & poultry rescue)<br />
575-439-1689<br />
holly_k_wilson@yahoo.com<br />
Bomar Equine Rescue<br />
1239 John Road,<br />
Belen, NM 87002<br />
505-861-0659<br />
http://www.bomarequine.org/<br />
currentcases.html<br />
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Bridging the Worlds Animal<br />
Sanctuary<br />
Santa Fe, NM • 505-501-1887<br />
www.bridgingtheworlds.org<br />
Co-Exist with Coyotes<br />
Corrales, NM<br />
505-898-6891<br />
Desert Sky Ranch<br />
(equine rescue)<br />
P.O Box 1295, Belen, NM 87002<br />
505-864-3900<br />
Promoting Professional,<br />
Dependable and Trustworthy<br />
Care <strong>for</strong> Your Pets
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Continued...<br />
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Feral Cat Resource<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
575-680-1955<br />
Ferrets First of New Mexico<br />
Carlsbad, NM<br />
575-885-3567<br />
575-887-6175<br />
fzyferretldy@hotmail.com<br />
Four Corners Equine Rescue<br />
Aztec, NM<br />
505-334-7220<br />
contact@fourcornersequinerescue.org<br />
www.fourcornersequinerescue.org<br />
Four Corners Ferret Rescue<br />
Aztec, NM<br />
505-334-0982<br />
jaded1313@hotmail.com<br />
www.fourcornersferretrescue.com<br />
Fur and Feathers Wildlife<br />
Rescue<br />
Chimayo, NM<br />
505-920-6613<br />
High Desert Cat Rescue<br />
and Adoption<br />
Albuquerque, NM<br />
505-888-4327<br />
High Desert Ferret Rescue<br />
505- 298-2997<br />
Horse Shelter<br />
Cerrillos, NM<br />
505-471-6179<br />
www.thehorseshelter.org<br />
House Rabbit Society<br />
505-771-3157<br />
505-292-6030<br />
www.rabbit.org<br />
Kindred Spirits Animal<br />
Sanctuary<br />
(hospice <strong>for</strong> dogs, horses & poultry)<br />
Santa Fe, NM<br />
505-471-5366<br />
kindredspiritsnm@earthlink.net<br />
www.kindredspiritsnm.com<br />
Lap Dog Rescue of<br />
New Mexico<br />
Tijeras, NM<br />
505-934-2202<br />
www.lapdogrescue.org<br />
Lucy’s Pasture Donkey<br />
Sanctuary<br />
4745 Franklin Rd SE,<br />
Deming, NM 88030<br />
www.lucyspasture.com<br />
Mountain Vista Bird Haven<br />
and Sanctuary (Sandia Park)<br />
cathybird5@aol.com<br />
www.webspawner.com/users/<br />
birds00
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Pound Puppies (small dogs)<br />
505-275-2265<br />
iwant2adopt@aol.com<br />
Prairie Dog Pals<br />
Albuquerque, NM<br />
505-296-1937<br />
505-720-1721<br />
prairiedogpals@comcast.net<br />
www.prairiedogpals.org<br />
Rabbit Rescue and Resource<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
575-642-3041<br />
customtile@williamstile.net<br />
Rat Rescue and Resource<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
575-486-1814<br />
wolfskin24@gmail.com<br />
Rio Rancho Rabbit Rescue<br />
& Adoption<br />
505-896-3359<br />
Serenity Acres Horse Rescue<br />
Silver City, NM<br />
575-388-2315<br />
serenityacres@hotmail.com<br />
Website: serenityacresnm.com<br />
Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary<br />
Clovis, NM<br />
575-985-0089<br />
info@sundancesanctuary.org<br />
www.sundancesanctuary.org<br />
Turtle Rescue<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
575-644-9297<br />
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Watermelon Mountain Ranch<br />
(NM’s largest no-kill animal shelter)<br />
Rio Rancho, NM<br />
505-771-0140<br />
wmranchnm@aol.com<br />
www.wmranchnm.org<br />
Wild Rabbit Rehab/Rescue<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
575-920-7173<br />
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary<br />
Ramah, NM<br />
505-775-3304<br />
info@wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org<br />
www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org<br />
Wolfsong Ranch Foundation<br />
575-557-2354<br />
info@wolfsongranch.org<br />
www.wolfsongranch.org
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<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Online and Telephone Resources<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Recursos de Linea y Telefonicos<br />
Animal Cruelty Reporting<br />
Reportando Crueldad de Animales<br />
Dona <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> Animal<br />
Control dispatch: 575-526-0795<br />
New Mexico Animal Cruelty<br />
Task Force: 1-877-5-HUMANE<br />
Critter Connection Radio<br />
Programa de Mascotas en el Radio<br />
575-805-0500<br />
sunny@mtdradio.com<br />
Dog <strong>Cruces</strong> and the<br />
Paw Post Forum<br />
Foro en Linea para el Perro de <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Las</strong><br />
<strong>Cruces</strong> dog and pet guardian<br />
<strong>for</strong>um <strong>for</strong> sharing in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
www.dogcruces.com<br />
www.lascrucesclicks.com/<br />
community/paw-post-<strong>for</strong>um.com<br />
Lost and Found Pets<br />
Mascotas Perdidos y Encontrados<br />
Newspaper Ads<br />
Free in most local newspapers<br />
<strong>for</strong> lost and found pet listings<br />
<strong>for</strong> a week, including the<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Sun-News<br />
(www.lcsun-news.com, 541-5400),<br />
The <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Bulletin<br />
(www.lascrucesbulletin.com,<br />
524-8061), and<br />
American Classifieds<br />
(www.americanclassifieds.com,<br />
527-3463)<br />
Online Postings<br />
<strong>ACTion</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Animals</strong><br />
(APA)<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org<br />
Go to the <strong>Animals</strong> in Need page<br />
Dog <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
www.dogcruces.com<br />
Humane Society of Southern<br />
New Mexico<br />
www.hssnm.org<br />
Go to the Pet Help Line page<br />
Pet Patrol on Magic 105<br />
(104.9 FM)<br />
www.kmvrfm.com<br />
Pets4Pals<br />
www.pals4pets.info<br />
Pet Help Line<br />
Ayuda Telefonica para Mascotas<br />
HSSNM<br />
575-523-8020
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National Online Resources & Telephone Hotlines<br />
Nacional de Recursos en la Red y Servicios de Asistencia Telefonica<br />
National Online Resources<br />
Recursos de Linea Nacionales<br />
Behavior/Pet Care<br />
Comportamiento/Cuidado de Mascotas<br />
American Society of the<br />
Prevention of Cruelty to<br />
<strong>Animals</strong> (ASPCA)<br />
www.aspca.org/pet-care<br />
Animal Behavior Society<br />
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org<br />
Best Friends Animal Society<br />
www.bestfriends.org/<br />
theanimals/petcare<br />
Certified Council <strong>for</strong><br />
Pet Dog Trainers<br />
www.ccpdt.org<br />
Dumb Friends League<br />
www.ddfl.org/tips.htm<br />
Humane Society of the<br />
United States (HSUS)<br />
www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care<br />
Pit Bull Responsible Care and<br />
Ownership<br />
Responsable Cuidado de Pit Bulls<br />
www.animalfarmfoundation.org<br />
www.badrap.org<br />
www.pbrc.net<br />
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Chained-Dog Advocacy<br />
Promocion para Perros Encadenados<br />
Dogs Deserve Better<br />
www.dogsdeservebetter.org<br />
Local rep: Michel Meunier,<br />
575-644-0505<br />
Unchain Your Dog<br />
www.unchainyourdog.org<br />
Companion Animal Welfare<br />
Bienestar de Mascotas<br />
Alley Cat Allies<br />
www.alleycat.org<br />
American Humane<br />
www.americanhumane.org<br />
ASPCA<br />
www.aspca.org<br />
Best Friends Animal Society<br />
www.bestfriends.org<br />
HSUS<br />
www.hsus.org<br />
No Kill Advocacy Center<br />
www.nokilladvocacycenter.org
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Recursos de Linea Nacionales<br />
Disaster Preparedness<br />
Preparación del Desastre<br />
ASPCA<br />
www.aspca.org/pet-care/<br />
disaster-preparedness<br />
Dog Bites and Attacks<br />
Mordeduras y Ataques de Perro<br />
National Canine Research<br />
Council<br />
www.nationalcanineresearch<br />
council.com<br />
First Aid<br />
Primeros Auxilios<br />
American Veterinary<br />
Medical Association<br />
www.avma.org/firstaid<br />
American Red Cross<br />
www.recross.org<br />
Go to Prepare > Home and<br />
Family > Pets<br />
PetTech<br />
CPR, First Aid & Care <strong>for</strong><br />
your Pets<br />
www.pettech.net<br />
Fence/Containment<br />
Cercas/Contencion<br />
Purr...fect Fence<br />
1-888-280-4066<br />
www.PurrfectFence.com<br />
DeerBusters Kitty Corral<br />
Fencing<br />
1-888-422-3337<br />
www.deerbusters.com<br />
Do-It-Yourself Cat Fence<br />
Instructions<br />
www.feralcat.com/fence.html<br />
TIP: Search <strong>for</strong> “how to build<br />
your own cat fence” on the<br />
Internet <strong>for</strong> more options.<br />
Fence solution <strong>for</strong> dogs that<br />
climb or jump<br />
www.coyoteroller.com<br />
Invisible Fence<br />
www.invisiblefence.com<br />
Legal Issues<br />
Problemas Legales<br />
The Animal Legal Defense<br />
Fund<br />
www.aldf.org<br />
Lost/Found Help<br />
Ayuda con Mascotas perdidos/encontrados<br />
Fido Finder<br />
www.fidofinder.com
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Saving Lives is a<br />
SNAP!<br />
Thousands of animals are put to death or suffer<br />
unnecessarily in <strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> each year!<br />
You can help us solve this community problem by:<br />
Spay/neuter your pets! If you need financial help call SNAP!<br />
SNAP has helped with over 2,400 spays/neuters in 2009.<br />
Volunteer with SNAP! Help with special events, in our office or you<br />
can even help from your home!<br />
Join the 5-5-5 Club! If 500 people donated $50 a month<br />
in the next 5 years we can substantially reduce the numbers<br />
of dogs and cats that are needlessly put to death in<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> each month.<br />
To learn more call<br />
575-524-9265<br />
or check us out online at<br />
www.snapnewmexico.org<br />
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Recursos de Linea Nacionales<br />
Lost/Found Help Continued...<br />
Ayuda con Mascotas Perdidos/Encontrados<br />
Missing Pet Partnership<br />
www.missingpetpartnership.org<br />
www.lostapet.org<br />
HomeAgain<br />
www.homeagain.com<br />
Pet Amber Alert<br />
www.petamberalert.com<br />
Pet Adoption Sites<br />
Sitios de Adopción de Mascotas<br />
Adopt a Pet<br />
www.adoptapet.com<br />
Animal Shelter<br />
www.animalshelter.org<br />
Dogs in Danger<br />
www.dogsindanger.com<br />
Petango<br />
www.petango.com<br />
Pet Finder<br />
www.petfinder.com<br />
Pets 911<br />
www.pets911.com<br />
Pet Help - General<br />
Ayuda General con Mascotas<br />
www.pets911.com<br />
Pet Loss/Bereavement<br />
Ayuda con la Perdida de Mascotas<br />
The Association of Pet Loss<br />
and Bereavement<br />
www.aplb.org<br />
Pet Loss Grief Support<br />
www.petloss.com<br />
Poisons and Toxins<br />
Venenos y Toxinas<br />
ASPCA Animal Poison Center<br />
www.aspca.org/pet-care/<br />
poison-control<br />
Pet Poison Helpline<br />
www.petpoisonhelpline.com<br />
Spay & Neuter In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mación de Esteriliza/Neutro<br />
SpayUSA<br />
www.spayusa.org<br />
Vacation Options<br />
Opciones en Vacaciones con Mascotas<br />
Pet Vacation Homes<br />
www.petvacationhomes.com
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National Telephone Helplines/Hotlines<br />
Lineas Directas de Telefono Nacionales<br />
AKC Companion Animal<br />
Recovery<br />
Linea Directa de Recuperacion<br />
para el Animal Compañero AKC<br />
1-800-252-7894<br />
Animal Cruelty Reporting<br />
Reportando Crueldad de Animales<br />
Dona <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> Animal<br />
Control dispatch:<br />
575-526-0795<br />
New Mexico Animal Cruelty<br />
Task Force:<br />
1-877-5-HUMANE<br />
Behavior Issues<br />
Linea de Ayuda de Comportamiento<br />
Animal Humane (NM)<br />
505-938-7900<br />
Denver Dumb Friends League<br />
1-877-738-0217<br />
Dog Fighting Tip Line (HSUS)<br />
Reportando Peleas de Perro<br />
1-877-TIP-HSUS<br />
Lost/Found Pet Help<br />
Ayuda con Mascotas Perdidos/Encontrados<br />
1-888-PETS-911<br />
Pet Amber Alert<br />
1-877-875-PETS<br />
Renee Waskiewicz,<br />
LC pet detective<br />
575-312-1741<br />
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Lyme Disease National Hotline<br />
Linea Directa Nacional para<br />
Enfermedad de Lyme<br />
1-800-886-5963<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation on the deadly<br />
tick-borne diesease.<br />
Pet Help - General<br />
Ayuda General con Mascotas<br />
1-888-PETS-911<br />
Pet Loss/Bereavement<br />
Ayuda con la Perdida de Mascotas<br />
ASPCA Pet Loss Support<br />
1-877-474-3310<br />
Cornell University<br />
Pet Loss Help<br />
607-253-3932<br />
Iams Company Pet Loss<br />
Support Center & Hotline<br />
1-888-332-7738<br />
Michigan State Pet Loss Help<br />
517-432-2696<br />
Poison Hotlines<br />
Linea Directa para Venenos<br />
ASPCA Poison Control Hotline<br />
1-888-426-4435<br />
Fees may apply<br />
Pet Poison Helpline<br />
1-800-213-6680<br />
Fees may apply
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Lineas Directas de Telefono Nacionales<br />
Puppy Mill Tip Line (HSUS)<br />
Reportando Fabricas de Cachorros<br />
1-877-MILL-TIP<br />
Spay/Neuter<br />
Esteriliza/Neutro<br />
1-800-248-SPAY<br />
Stolen Pet Hotline<br />
Linea Directa de Robo de Mascotas<br />
1-800-STOLEN-PET<br />
Travel Line (USDA)<br />
Linea de Viaje (USDA)<br />
505-761-3160<br />
Vet Expense Assistance <strong>Programs</strong><br />
Programas de Ayuda para el Gasto de Veterinario<br />
American Animal Hospital<br />
Association<br />
866-443-5738<br />
info@aahahelpingpets.org<br />
www.aahahelpingpets.org<br />
Angels 4 <strong>Animals</strong><br />
916-941-9119<br />
staff@angels4animals.org<br />
www.angels4animals.org<br />
Hotels / Motels / RV Parks<br />
Hoteles/Motels/Parques de RVs<br />
America’s Best Value Inn<br />
2160 W. Picacho Ave.<br />
575-524-8627<br />
Pets welcome/one-time $10 fee<br />
Best Western - Mission Inn<br />
1765 S. Main<br />
575-524-8591<br />
Pets welcome/$10 fee per pet, per night<br />
Help-A-Pet<br />
630-986-9504<br />
www.help-a-pet.org<br />
The Pet Fund<br />
916-443-6007<br />
www.thepetfund.com<br />
United Animal Nations’<br />
Lifeline Grant Program<br />
916-429-2457<br />
www.uan.org<br />
Pet-Friendly Local Businesses<br />
Empresas Locales que son Amistosos para Mascotas<br />
Coachlight Inn and RV Park<br />
301 S. Motel Blvd.<br />
575-526-3301<br />
Dogs of all sizes are allowed<br />
with additional $5 per night per<br />
pet fee <strong>for</strong> small dogs and $10<br />
fee <strong>for</strong> medium-to-large dogs.
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Hoteles/Motels/Parques de RVs<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>t Inn & Suites of <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
2685 S. Valley Dr.<br />
575-527-2000<br />
Small dogs welcome<br />
(20# or less)/no cats<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>t Suites<br />
2101 N. Triviz • 575-522-1300<br />
Crated pets welcome/one-time<br />
$15 fee<br />
Day’s End Lodge<br />
755 N. Valley Dr. • 575-524-7753<br />
Pets welcome with prior<br />
approval/call ahead<br />
Days Inn<br />
901 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-524-8603<br />
Pets welcome/one-time<br />
$20 fee per pet<br />
Drury Inn & Suites<br />
1631 Hickory Loop • 575-523-4100<br />
Pets welcome/no fees charged<br />
El Paso-West RV Park<br />
1415 Anthony Dr.<br />
575-882-7172<br />
Pets okay; some breed<br />
restrictions apply<br />
Hacienda RV and Rally Resort<br />
740 Stern Drive<br />
1-888-686-9090<br />
Leashed dogs welcome;<br />
no additional pet fees; dog<br />
walk and fenced-in areas<br />
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Hampton Inn<br />
755 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-536-8311<br />
Well-behaved dogs of all sizes<br />
welcome/no additional fees<br />
Hotel Encanto de <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong><br />
705 S. Telshor Blvd.<br />
575-522-4300<br />
Pets welcome (50# and under)<br />
/$15 fee per pet, per night<br />
La Quinta Inn<br />
790 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
1500 Hickory Drive<br />
1-800-531-5900<br />
Pets welcome/no additional fees<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> KOA<br />
814 Weinrich Rd.<br />
575-526-6555<br />
Pets allowed on leash;<br />
some breed restrictions apply<br />
Lundeen’s Inn of the Arts<br />
(Bed and Breakfast)<br />
618 S. Alameda Blvd.<br />
575-526-3326<br />
Pets welcome/$15 fee per night<br />
Motel 6<br />
235 La Posada Ln.<br />
575-525-1010<br />
Pets welcome/no additional fees<br />
Quality Inn & Suites<br />
2200 S. Valley Dr.<br />
575-524-4663<br />
Pets welcome/$10 fee per night
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Hotels / Motels / RV Parks<br />
Continued...<br />
Hoteles/Motels/Parques de RVs<br />
Ramada Palms Resort<br />
201 E. University Ave.<br />
575-526-4411<br />
Pets welcome/$25 fee per pet,<br />
per night<br />
Rio Grande River Resort<br />
12538 N Hwy 185<br />
(Radium Springs)<br />
All friendly, well-behaved,<br />
leashed pets welcome<br />
Royal Host Motel<br />
2146 W. Picacho Ave.<br />
575-524-8536<br />
Pets welcome/$10 fee per pet,<br />
per night<br />
Siesta RV Park<br />
1551 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-523-6816<br />
Pets allowed on leash; pet walk<br />
also available<br />
Sleep Inn<br />
2121 S Triviz<br />
575-522-1700<br />
Small pets welcome (up to two<br />
per room)/$15 one-time fee<br />
Staybridge Suites<br />
2651 Northrise Dr.<br />
575-521-7999<br />
Pets welcome/$50 one-time fee<br />
Sunny Acres RV Park<br />
595 N. Valley Drive<br />
575-524-1716<br />
Leashed pets allowed - 2 per site<br />
Super 8 Motel<br />
245 La Posada Ln.<br />
575-523-8695<br />
Pets allowed/$15-$20<br />
one-time fee<br />
Teakwood Inn and Suites<br />
2600 S. Valley Drive<br />
575-526-4441<br />
Pets welcome/$10 fee per<br />
night, per pet<br />
TownePlace Suites<br />
2143 Telshor Ct.<br />
575-532-6500<br />
Pets welcome/$75<br />
one-time fee<br />
Western Inn<br />
2155 W. Picacho Ave.<br />
575-523-5399<br />
Pets welcome/$25 per day or<br />
$50 per week<br />
Western Skys RV Park<br />
16201 <strong>Las</strong> Alturas Dr. (Vado)<br />
575-233-2573<br />
Pets allowed; call ahead <strong>for</strong><br />
details
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Rentals<br />
Alquileres<br />
Agencies<br />
Agencias<br />
Active Rentals<br />
405 E. Amador Ave.<br />
575-524-9490<br />
Manage some rental properties<br />
where pets are allowed<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Property Rents<br />
575-525-1705 or<br />
575-522-1040<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(25# and under)<br />
Dona <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> Humane Society, Inc.<br />
Mission Statement<br />
The organization’s mission is to serve<br />
as an advocate <strong>for</strong> animals and their<br />
people in Dona <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong>, N.M.,<br />
and to maintain an environment of<br />
respect, responsibility and<br />
compassion through education,<br />
legislation and leadership.<br />
The organization is committed to reducing<br />
animal overpopulation and defending the abused.<br />
P.O. Box 1176<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong>, NM<br />
(575) 647-4808<br />
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Mathers Realty Inc.<br />
2223 E. Missouri Ave.<br />
575-522-4224<br />
Manage some rental properties<br />
where pets are allowed<br />
Monarch Real Estate Corp.<br />
1716 S. Solano Dr.<br />
575-522-8224<br />
Manage some rental properties<br />
where pets are allowed
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Aquileres<br />
Apartments<br />
Apartamentos<br />
Alexis Apartments<br />
3500 Foothills Rd.<br />
575-521-0456<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
Buena Vida Apartments<br />
1505 La Fonda Dr.<br />
575-522-1040<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(25# and under)<br />
Casa Bandera Apartments<br />
855 E. University Ave.<br />
575-647-0881<br />
Small pets okay (35# and under)<br />
One pet per apartment<br />
Casas de Soledad<br />
3901 Sonoma Springs Ave.<br />
575-522-7722<br />
Pets allowed/no exotic animals<br />
Some breed restrictions apply<br />
Casitas at Morningstar<br />
3650 Morning Star Dr.<br />
575-522-4525<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(25# and under)<br />
Colony Garden Apartments<br />
2250 Missouri Ave.<br />
575-522-0888<br />
Pets allowed/some breed<br />
restrictions apply<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
Copperstone<br />
2775 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
866-497-0981<br />
Pets accepted/call <strong>for</strong> policy<br />
Cuestas Apartments<br />
2800 Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-522-2882<br />
Pets allowed/some breed<br />
restrictions apply<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> Park Apartments<br />
(HUD complex)<br />
1900 N. Solano Dr.<br />
575-524-2524<br />
Pets allowed <strong>for</strong> medical<br />
reasons only<br />
Four Hills Apartments<br />
2595 Mars Ave.<br />
575-382-0500<br />
Small pets allowed (25# and<br />
under) w/pet deposit<br />
Golden Mesa<br />
151 Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-522-4219<br />
Pets allowed/dogs on<br />
first floor only<br />
High Range Village<br />
301 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-522-7707<br />
Pets allowed (50# and under)/<br />
some breed restrictions apply
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Apartamentos<br />
Majestic Point<br />
3333 Majestic Ridge<br />
575-532-1290<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(30# and under)<br />
Park Place Apartments<br />
3245 E. University Ave.<br />
575-522-7888<br />
Small pets okay (25# and under)<br />
Pavillions at South Fork<br />
Roadrunner Pkwy./<br />
Camino Coyote<br />
866-388-9337<br />
Pets accepted/call <strong>for</strong> policy<br />
Pavillions at University<br />
2060 S. Triviz<br />
575-521-3260<br />
Only female cats allowed<br />
Quail Ridge Apartments<br />
251 Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-522-0800<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(30# and under)<br />
Regency Pointe<br />
3000 Majestic Ridge<br />
575-532-9000<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(20# and under)<br />
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Ridge at Organ Vista<br />
501 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-528-0800<br />
Pets allowed/large dogs only<br />
on first floor (+30#)/some<br />
breed restrictions apply<br />
Santa Teresa Terrace<br />
Apartments<br />
105 Comerciantes<br />
575-589-0123<br />
Small pets allowed/one per<br />
apartment<br />
Sierra Verde Apartments<br />
2600 E. Idaho Ave.<br />
575-522-0666<br />
Pets allowed (40# and under)<br />
Sun Ridge Village<br />
2330 E. Nevada<br />
575-523-0400<br />
Pets allowed (30# and under)<br />
Town & Country Apartments<br />
2100 Desert Dr.<br />
575-524-0715<br />
Pets allowed/only dogs and cats<br />
Some breed restrictions apply<br />
Tuscany Villa & Estates<br />
1151 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-532-8200<br />
Small pets allowed<br />
(30# and under)
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Apartments Continued...<br />
Apartamentos<br />
Vista Montana<br />
316 Foster Rd.<br />
575-541-1900<br />
One cat allowed/service dog<br />
or dog needed <strong>for</strong> medical<br />
reasons (w/doctor’s note)<br />
Mobile Home Parks<br />
Parques de Casa Movils<br />
Alameda Acres<br />
230 Three Crosses Ave.<br />
575-523-0282<br />
Cats and dogs under 35#<br />
allowed/no exotics<br />
El Patio Mobile Home Park<br />
100 E. Idaho<br />
575-524-7504<br />
Pets allowed/yard must be<br />
kept clean<br />
<strong>Las</strong> Brisas Mobile Home Park<br />
302 E. Union Ave.<br />
575-525-8595<br />
Pets allowed with management<br />
approval<br />
Miller’s Mobile Manor<br />
602 Weinrich Rd.<br />
575-524-2091<br />
Small pets okay/dogs and<br />
neutered cats<br />
Willow Brook Apartments<br />
3260 Venus<br />
575-382-2022<br />
Pets allowed/call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
Woodcrest Condominiums<br />
Luxury Rentals<br />
2241 Entrada del Sol<br />
888-331-7020<br />
Pets accepted/call <strong>for</strong> policy<br />
Picacho Vista Mobile Home<br />
Community<br />
2200 Holiday Ave.<br />
575-523-6530<br />
Pets allowed/one per property<br />
St. Genevieve Village<br />
1634 E. Mulberry Ave # C1<br />
575-523-5906<br />
Pets allowed/call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
St. John Mobile Home Park<br />
3115 El Camino Real<br />
575-526-6290<br />
Outside pets allowed<br />
Sunrise Mesa Family<br />
Community<br />
5475 Porter Dr.<br />
575-373-9009<br />
Family pets welcome;<br />
no chaining allowed
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Parques de Casa Movils<br />
Town & Country<br />
2100 Desert Dr.<br />
575-524-0715<br />
Pets allowed/some restrictions<br />
apply. Call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
Valle Verde Mobile Home<br />
Community<br />
1751 W. Hadley Ave.<br />
575-647-4227<br />
Small pets allowed/<br />
no aggressive dogs<br />
Retirement & Assisted Living<br />
Communities<br />
Communidades de Retira y Vida<br />
Asistidas<br />
Arbors of Del Rey<br />
(Alzheimer’s Unit)<br />
3731 Del Rey Blvd.<br />
575-382-5200<br />
Pets allowed in some cases/call <strong>for</strong><br />
details; pets allowed to visit as well<br />
Chaparral Senior Housing<br />
2350 Nevada Ave.<br />
575-526-8333<br />
Pets allowed/call <strong>for</strong> details<br />
Cottonbloom Assisted Living<br />
Community<br />
5525 Cottonbloom Ct.<br />
575-523-0300<br />
Pets allowed on limited basis/<br />
manager must approve<br />
Zia Shadows<br />
4250 Elks Dr.<br />
575-526-6700<br />
Pets allowed/some breed<br />
restrictions apply<br />
Encantada Senior Mobile<br />
Home Community<br />
1000 Coyote Trail<br />
575-523-7496<br />
Pets allowed/some breed<br />
restrictions apply<br />
Golden Mesa<br />
151 N. Roadrunner Pkwy.<br />
575-522-4219<br />
Pets allowed/<br />
$1,000 non-refundable fee<br />
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Heritage Assisted Living<br />
846 Lettuce Ln.<br />
575-525-9215<br />
Pets allowed at times/pet visits<br />
welcome.<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> details
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Communities Continued...<br />
Communidades de Retira y Vida<br />
Asistidas<br />
Mira Vista<br />
2141 N. Solano Dr.<br />
575-647-8444<br />
Pets allowed <strong>for</strong> medical<br />
reasons with doctor’s note<br />
Montana Senior Village<br />
355 Montana Ave.<br />
575-647-0918<br />
Small pets allowed/must be<br />
current on vaccinations/$250<br />
pet charge applies<br />
Restaurants<br />
Restaurantes<br />
Blue Teal Tasting Room<br />
Dogs on leash are allowed at the<br />
outdoor tables and on the property<br />
1720 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
866-336-7360<br />
Caliche’s Frozen Custard<br />
Dogs on leash are allowed at the<br />
benches outside, and when you order,<br />
you get a free doggie ice cream cone<br />
131 Roadrunner Parkway<br />
575-521-1161<br />
590 S. Valley Drive<br />
575-647-5066<br />
Stores<br />
Tiendas<br />
Lowe’s Home Improvement<br />
Warehouse<br />
Dogs on leash and in owner’s<br />
control welcome<br />
3200 N. Main 575-541-5572<br />
Trails West Senior Mobile<br />
Home Community<br />
1450 Avenida de Mesilla<br />
575-524-9226<br />
Pets allowed/leashed when<br />
outdoors<br />
Village at Northrise<br />
2882 N. Roadrunner Pkwy<br />
575-522-1110<br />
Pets allowed/one-to-two<br />
per home<br />
International Delights<br />
Dogs on leash welcome on the<br />
outside patio<br />
1245 El Paseo Road<br />
575-647-5956<br />
La Viña Winery<br />
Dogs on leash are allowed at the<br />
outdoor tables and on the property<br />
4201 South Highway 28,<br />
La Union<br />
575-882-7632
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What To Do If...<br />
You are having behavior or other issues with your dog or cat<br />
Never strike or hit/abuse an animal out of anger<br />
<strong>for</strong> bad behavior; this does nothing to fix the problem,<br />
makes matters worse, and constitutes cruelty. Be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
you consider giving up on the companion who loves you<br />
and relies on you <strong>for</strong> their lifelong care, try to understand<br />
the behavior from their perspective. Unlike humans,<br />
pets do not act out maliciously to annoy or hurt<br />
their guardians. They have simple motivations that<br />
sometimes collide with what is important to humans.<br />
Many times, there are actions you can take to help<br />
modify the behavior. You might need to make some<br />
simple changes or do a little detective work to get to<br />
the bottom of the issue, or you may have to compromise with imperfection to a certain<br />
extent when all is said and done. The biggest problem is that most people are not very<br />
well-versed in how to deal with behavioral issues, and animal behavior is not taught to us.<br />
Please seek the help of a behaviorist/trainer <strong>for</strong> a detailed plan of action. There<br />
are many free behavior resources available online or via the free national telephone<br />
behavior help lines listed in the previous section. A local pet help line is available via<br />
the Humane Society of Southern New Mexico as well; call them at 575-523-8020. Or,<br />
if you can af<strong>for</strong>d to do so, hire a professional local trainer. They are all listed earlier in<br />
this guide. There are also national behavior help lines listed in the guide.<br />
You encounter a loose dog or are approached<br />
by a dog you don’t know (bite prevention)<br />
Because we are not taught about dog behavior nor language, we don’t often see<br />
the bite warning signs, nor do we act in a safe way around unfamiliar dogs to deter<br />
a bite/attack or reduce the severity if attacked.<br />
To help prevent children, especially, from<br />
being bitten by dogs, teach the following<br />
basic safety tips:<br />
• Do not approach an unfamiliar dog.<br />
• Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.<br />
• Do not run from a dog or scream.<br />
• Remain motionless (e.g., “be still like a tree”)<br />
when approached by an unfamiliar dog.<br />
• If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and<br />
lie still (e.g., “be still like a log”).<br />
• Do not play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.<br />
• Immediately report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior to<br />
an adult.<br />
• Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, or caring <strong>for</strong> puppies.<br />
• Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.<br />
• If bitten, immediately report the bite to an adult.<br />
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What To Do If...<br />
You find a dog or cat<br />
Hold onto the animal <strong>for</strong> as long as you can to look <strong>for</strong> the owner; assume the<br />
animal is lost, not a stray. Caring humans assume the worst and fill in blanks with<br />
negative stories, but the truth is the cat or dog may have an owner who loves and<br />
misses him/her. No matter the condition you find the animal in and even if they are<br />
acting skittish/scared, it could be that the animal has been lost <strong>for</strong> a while or has<br />
traveled a long distance, and it is not necessarily a reflection of a bad owner. Many<br />
animals also have these skittish characteristics outside of their com<strong>for</strong>t zones.<br />
Look <strong>for</strong> ID tags or see if a dog “leads” you to his/her home. If not, immediately<br />
fill out a “Found” report at the local animal shelter and check their “LOST” reports;<br />
if possible, take a picture to place with the report at the shelter. Have the animal<br />
scanned <strong>for</strong> a microchip at a vet’s office or the shelter as well. Additionally, free<br />
classified ads are offered by most newspapers <strong>for</strong> lost and found animals, so call the<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Sun-News (541-5400), The Bulletin (524-8061), and American Classifieds<br />
(527-3463) to ask them to run a free ad; American Classifieds will post it also at<br />
www.dogcruces.com. Also check the LOST reports online at www.hssnm.org and<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org, and report your lost pet to both organizations.<br />
Put up a few big, bright posters at key locations where the dog was found,<br />
preferably on poles near stop signs or traffic lights (though local ordinances may<br />
prohibit this). An alternative is to use your car’s back windshield <strong>for</strong> this signage<br />
with washable window markers you can get at Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, etc. The<br />
poster should be readable from the street by passing cars, but you can also paste a<br />
detailed flyer to it if you wish and post those around the area you found the animal,<br />
too. Sample words <strong>for</strong> the big poster are as follows:<br />
FOUND DOG<br />
Black Lab Mix<br />
555-5555<br />
If the owner does not claim the lost animal, consider trying to find the dog<br />
or cat a new home yourself if you can hold onto and care <strong>for</strong> the animal in the<br />
meantime. See the “What to do if … you need to find a new home <strong>for</strong> your<br />
dog or cat” section <strong>for</strong> advice on re-homing animals. If at all possible, please<br />
hold onto the animal until the owner or new home can be found because our<br />
municipal shelter is already overburdened as it is.
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What To Do If...<br />
You lose a dog or cat<br />
Start searching <strong>for</strong> your lost pet immediately in your home (to make<br />
sure they are not hiding) and in your neighborhood. Ask family members and<br />
neighbors questions about when they saw the pet last, etc. Depending on your<br />
dog or cat’s personality, they may be closer to home than you think. Indoor-only<br />
cats usually don’t travel too far but may be hiding and may not come out when you<br />
call, and gregarious dogs who love people will not travel as far as those weary of<br />
strangers.<br />
Create flyers and big posters to put up around your area (though local<br />
ordinances may prohibit this). An alternative is to use your car’s back windshield<br />
<strong>for</strong> this signage with washable window markers you can get at Wal-Mart, Hobby<br />
Lobby, etc. Big posters with basic in<strong>for</strong>mation should be posted at stop signs and<br />
traffic lights or anywhere cars traveling in the area can read them from inside<br />
their cars. You can also create smaller, detailed flyers with the pet’s name, and<br />
offer a reward if you can af<strong>for</strong>d it. Tape flyer copies to the bigger posters, post<br />
them all around your neighborhood, and use a message as follows on the bigger<br />
posters/your car windshield:<br />
LOST CAT<br />
Yellow Tabby<br />
REWARD<br />
555-5555<br />
Check your local shelter(s) daily (in person) <strong>for</strong> at least one week,<br />
and fill out a LOST report with them. Be persistent because some<br />
animals can hide a long time, be picked up by people, or travel far<br />
distances. It is a good idea to keep checking back at your shelter at<br />
least once a week <strong>for</strong> up to three or more months. Check the FOUND<br />
reports at the shelter, in all the newspaper classified ads, and on the<br />
online postings at www.hssnm.org, www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.<br />
org., and www.dogcruces.com; submit your lost reports to these online<br />
sources as well. Additionally, free classified ads are offered by most<br />
newspapers <strong>for</strong> lost and found animals, so call the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Sun-News (541-<br />
5400), The Bulletin (524-8061), and American Classifieds (527-3463) to ask<br />
them to run a free ad; American Classifieds will also post it at www.dogcruces.<br />
com. Also keep an eye out <strong>for</strong> flyers posted at vet offices and newspaper ads<br />
featuring adoptable pets. Check online pet adoption sites, such as<br />
www.petango.com, where your pet could end up being listed.<br />
Consider hiring a professionally-trained pet detective. A Missing Animal<br />
Response technician is available in our area. That contact in<strong>for</strong>mation is as follows:<br />
Renee Waskiewicz • 575-312-1741 • Xldogs@zianet.com<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation and great online tips on lost pets and<br />
missing pet behavior, visit the Missing Pet Partnership online at<br />
www.missingpetpartnership.org<br />
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What To Do If...<br />
You need to find a new home <strong>for</strong> your dog or cat<br />
If you can’t keep your pet <strong>for</strong> whatever reason, the last<br />
thing you should do is relinquish the pet to a shelter. The sad<br />
reality is that our shelter still puts down more than 60% of the<br />
animals it takes in, and if you can find a more appropriate home<br />
or other option <strong>for</strong> the dog or cat, that would be worth your<br />
time and ef<strong>for</strong>t. Cats are especially at risk because the kill rate<br />
at our shelter <strong>for</strong> them is more than 80%.<br />
Instead, ask your friends, family, and co-workers if they<br />
know anyone who might want your pet or be a better lifestyle<br />
match <strong>for</strong> them. Create a flyer <strong>for</strong> your pet, and post it throughout<br />
your community where there are boards that allow you to<br />
do so (vet offices, pet businesses, public offices, coffee houses,<br />
etc.). Send the flyer to all your contacts via e-mail, asking <strong>for</strong><br />
them to <strong>for</strong>ward it on to their contacts. Post flyers to target<br />
your intended audience. For example, if you are looking <strong>for</strong> a home <strong>for</strong> an active dog,<br />
post the flyer where active people shop and carry out their activities. <strong>Las</strong>tly, run ads in<br />
your newspapers’ classified sections <strong>for</strong> the pet as well.<br />
Call all local rescues, sanctuaries, and animal-welfare non-profits or some of those<br />
in the state of NM to see if they might accept your pet or offer re-homing assistance.<br />
All these references are listed in this guide. Give it some time, and try to find an<br />
appropriate match <strong>for</strong> your pet. It is not a good idea to simply give the animal to<br />
anyone who comes along. Interview and talk to the person to ensure your pet is going<br />
into a good home.<br />
WE NEED<br />
NEW<br />
HOMES!<br />
You think your pet ingested something toxic<br />
or got bit by a rattlesnake<br />
Contact the ASPCA’s National Poison Control Center, 1-888-426-4435, <strong>for</strong><br />
advice. Seek immediate medical attention <strong>for</strong> your pet at your veterinarian<br />
office or the emergency vet clinic if after hours or on a holiday. Some toxic<br />
human food and beverage items to keep from pets include the following:<br />
• Alcoholic beverages • Substances containing caffeine, such as coffee<br />
• Chocolate • Fatty foods, especially drippings and grease from cooking<br />
• Chicken and turkey bones • Grapes and raisins • Onions • Macadamia nuts<br />
• Salt and sugar • Yeast dough • All medications (aspirin is especially harmful to cats)<br />
Many other things in or around your home can cause serious illness or even<br />
death in your pet. Here are some examples:<br />
• Antifreeze • Bait <strong>for</strong> rodents<br />
• Batteries (they can contain corrosive fluid)<br />
• Car care products, such as cleaners or oils<br />
• Fertilizer • Household cleaners<br />
• Ice-melting products • Nicotine products<br />
• Pesticides <strong>for</strong> insects<br />
• Plants that are toxic to pets<br />
• Pool or pond products • Poisonous snakes
<strong>Doña</strong> <strong>Ana</strong> <strong>County</strong> / <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Cruces</strong> Animal Resources Guide<br />
What To Do If...<br />
You want to add a new dog or cat to your family<br />
Consider rescuing a dog or cat from a local animal shelter<br />
or sanctuary instead of buying from pet stores or other sources.<br />
Studies show that of the 165 million pets in homes in the U.S.<br />
today, only 20% of those were adopted from shelters. Yet, our<br />
country’s shelters put about 5 million pets to death each year.<br />
In our area, check your local shelter first, the Animal Services<br />
Center of the Mesilla Valley. You can also search on the Internet<br />
at sites such as www.petango.com <strong>for</strong> a specific type of animal.<br />
Check online postings <strong>for</strong> animals needing rescue or homes<br />
at www.safehavenanimalsanctuary.net, www.hssnm.org, and<br />
www.actionprograms<strong>for</strong>animals.org. Make sure you pick an<br />
animal that fits your lifestyle and family/home environment, and<br />
that could very well be an older, mellow dog versus a puppy.<br />
When you get your new furry family member home, remember that it takes time <strong>for</strong><br />
them to settle in and time <strong>for</strong> existing family members to get to know the new pet. If<br />
you have existing pets, introduce the new member slowly and safely, such as introducing<br />
new dogs to pack members one-at-a-time and keeping the new member in a kennel the<br />
majority of the first week and not leaving the pets unsupervised at first. Just like people<br />
do, many animals need time to warm up to new members of the family, and issues you<br />
experience in the first days or weeks may subside or disappear later. Give the situation<br />
time and the new pet a real chance to become part of your family be<strong>for</strong>e exchanging or<br />
returning the animal to the agency from which you adopted.<br />
You want to adopt a pure breed dog<br />
You want to help a cat stuck in a tree or other high area<br />
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These days, about 25% of the animals that end up in shelters<br />
are pure breeds, so check your local shelters and sanctuaries<br />
first. Then, if you can’t find the breed you are looking <strong>for</strong><br />
there, look to a breed rescue instead of buying a dog from a<br />
pet store or off the Internet, etc. Many of these animals come<br />
from puppy mills, which are not only cruel but do not produce<br />
healthy animals. All of the NM breed rescues are listed in this<br />
guide, and you can also search <strong>for</strong> others on the Internet.<br />
Be sure to do your research on breed characteristics and<br />
needs be<strong>for</strong>e you adopt. Oftentimes, people pick a certain<br />
breed based on looks, popularity, or cute Hollywood films,<br />
but that’s not necessarily the right match <strong>for</strong> your lifestyle.<br />
Cats can easily get themselves stuck in a tree or on top of a light<br />
post, but then fear sets in and they can’t come down as easily. These<br />
days, AC departments and fire departments do not come out to rescue<br />
cats in this situation. Usually, if the cat made his/her way up, they can<br />
make their way down on their own. Some cats have been known to<br />
stay put <strong>for</strong> days, so the best thing to do is leave them alone instead<br />
of call to them and scare them more. If you do call to the cat, be sure<br />
the person doing so is the one who is the cat’s main caretaker. You can<br />
also place food at the base of the tree or pole to try to lure them down,<br />
preferably something aromatic like tuna or sardines. If the cat does not<br />
come down after a few days, try calling the local news outlets to see<br />
if media attention will get someone out to help bring the cat down.
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What To Do If...<br />
You want to report animal neglect or abuse<br />
Call the local Animal Control dispatch to report neglect/abuse:<br />
575-526-0795<br />
New Mexico Animal Cruelty Task Force:<br />
1-844-5-HUMANE<br />
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