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Thank you for reaching out to Animal Protection New Mexico with a question. Please read the following Frequently Asked Questions to find your answer.

Animal Cruelty & Safety

Question: How do I report animal neglect or cruelty?
Answer: Contact APNM’s Animal Cruelty Helpline, 877-5HUMANE (877-548-6263). For help during holidays, check APNM’s “Who To Call” chart when you see an animal in distress.

Question: Where can I find help escaping domestic violence with my animals?
Answer: APNM’s Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) provides financial assistance for emergency veterinary care and temporary boarding for animals of domestic violence survivors. Email CARE@apnm.org or call 505-533-CARE (505-533-2273) for more information.

Assistance for Veterinary Care, Spay/Neuter, and Animal Food

Question: Where can I get help for my animal’s medical emergency?
Answer: In an emergency, please call your veterinarian or the nearest available vet clinic.

Question: Where can I get financial assistance for my animal’s medical emergency?
Answer: Currently, there are no known programs for immediate emergency assistance. In an emergency, contact your veterinarian or the nearest available vet clinic for guidance and information about payment options for any upfront costs. There are statewide and national programs that may be able to assist with other vet care costs, including emergency costs that can wait several days for treatment/urgent care costs. Check The Oscar Foundation, The Pet Fund, and Red Rover Relief Urgent Care grants. These programs generally require an application process, and it may take several days before they are able to respond.

Question: Where can I find spay/neuter services for my animal(s)?
Answer:  APNM’s New Mexico Spay/Neuter Resources Directory contains a thorough listing of low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter service providers. 

Question: Where can I find financial assistance for spay/neuter services for my animal(s)?
Answer:  APNM’s New Mexico Spay/Neuter Resources Directory contains a thorough listing of programs and organizations that may be able to offer assistance. 

Question: Where can I find low-cost vaccinations and microchipping services for my animal(s)?
Answer: For those near Albuquerque or able to travel, the two least expensive clinics in the Albuquerque area at this time are VetCo and Express Vet NM. VetCo also has a location in Valencia County. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic offers low-cost vaccinations. For other New Mexico communities, please call your local animal shelter or animal control office for referrals.

Question: Where can I find help providing food for my companion animal(s)?
Answer: Check with your local human food bank and animal welfare groups in your area for referrals. Roadrunner Food Bank’s Food Finder tool can help you find your local human food bank. APNM’s New Mexico Animal Resources Guide includes a thorough listing of animal welfare groups. It is available as a searchable online database and a downloadable PDF.

• If you are a veteran in the Albuquerque area, the Veterans Integration Center’s pet food bank can offer assistance.
• Valencia County residents can find help through HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team).
• ACTion Programs for Animals operates a pet food bank for Doña Ana County
• The Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico assists San Miguel County

Question: Where can I find help with feed assistance for my horse, donkey, or mule?
Answer: APNM’s Equine Protection Fund assists qualifying individuals with temporary feed assistance, gelding services, and humane euthanasia. Email epf@apnm.org for more information.

Adoption & Rehoming

Question: Where can I find a foster home for my animal(s) or rehome my animal(s)?
Answer: APNM’s New Mexico Animal Resources Guide includes a thorough listing of shelters and rescues. It is available as a searchable online database and a downloadable PDF. 

Question: Where can I find information on adopting or fostering an animal?
Answer: APNM’s New Mexico Animal Resources Guide includes a thorough listing of shelters and rescues. It is available as a searchable online database and a downloadable PDF.

Animal Laws

Question: Where can I find my local community’s animal ordinance?
Answer: APNM’s Animal Laws webpage provides a thorough listing of New Mexico city and county animal ordinances.

Question: Where can I learn more about state animal laws and pending legislation?
Answer: Please visit the Animal Protection Voters website at www.apvnm.org. 

Question: Where can I find help with an animal-related legal issue?
Answer: APNM does not give legal advice or make referrals to attorneys.

APNM Programs & Speakers

Question: Where can I find information about humane education lessons or presentations?
Answer: APNM offers New Mexico educators its popular humane education program, The Animal Connection, in digital form. Contact Education and Outreach Director César Díaz, cesar@apnm.org, for information.

Question: I’m interested in having an APNM staff member speak at an event. Who should I contact?
Answer: APNM staff members are subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics, including animal cruelty, animal law, animals in science, equines, humane education, The Link (between animal abuse and interpersonal violence), plant-based eating, wildlife, and more. Use the Contact form below to provide details about your event and the topic you’d like a speaker to address.

If you didn’t find an answer to your question above, please fill out this Contact form. An APNM staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, send mail correspondence to:

APNM
PO Box 11395
Albuquerque, NM 87192

Or call us at (505) 265-2322