Finding a New Home for Your Pet Before You Surrender – City of Albuquerque

Sometimes, families find themselves in situations where caring for an pet is no longer a possibility. Choosing to re-home a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision. 
Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is here to provide caring advice and resources for people who are searching for a new home for their companion pet. 
Increase its adoptability and spread the word
The following are some tips to try to re-home your pet before bringing the pet to a shelter:
Contact breed-specific or foster-based rescue groups
Rescue groups that focus on caring for and helping family’s re-home a specific breed is available for almost any type of dog. Organized by people who have extensive knowledge of a specific breed, these groups provide a variety of opportunities for your pet, including the possibility of your pet staying in foster care until a new home is found. Some rescue organizations may post your pet’s picture and profile on their website as a courtesy listing, while your pet stays in your home. Your local agencies may have other programs to help you rehome your pet.  Visit Petfinder.com to find rescues.
Before you surrender your pet to Animal Welfare Department (AWD)
There are instances when a pet must be surrendered to a shelter, but surrendering a pet should be your last option; not your first.
Never abandon your animal. AWD is an open-admission organization.
Currently our shelters are full leaving no space for incoming pets. Because of this, the Animal Welfare Department has made changes to its daily admissions operations. If you’re unable to personally find a new home for your pet, you may bring your dog, cat, or critter to AWD. Review our surrender process
The City of Albuquerque is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. At this time, the Animal Welfare Department has made changes to its daily operations.
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