City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare: Westside Shelter
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Hours: Open 7 days a week. Admissions and reclaims 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; adoptions 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; other services 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- City of Albuquerque
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City of Albuquerque animal shelter on the west side for admissions, adoptions, lost pet reclaims, microchipping, permit processing and ownership changes.
How to reach them
Where: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Hours: Open 7 days a week. Admissions and reclaims 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; adoptions 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; other services 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Good to know
- How to get started: Call 505-768-1975 or dial 311 (505-768-2000). Lost pets can be searched online.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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