Animal Protection New Mexico

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Train. Don’t Chain.®

Animal Protection New Mexico strives to help people all over New Mexico learn about positive alternatives to chaining or tethering dogs. Train. Don’t Chain.®  involves working closely with communities across the state to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to improve the quality of life for New Mexico’s chained dogs by:

  • Teaching people that dogs are social beings who should not be isolated on chains
  • Making behavioral training resources available
  • Advocating for stronger local ordinances that address chaining in effective ways
  • Helping people to find viable, humane alternatives to chaining

Help us get dogs in New Mexico off chains.

Department of Public Safety Report

Learn the facts about chaining. It's not only cruel, it's dangerous. Report published by Animal Protection of New Mexico and the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

What’s Wrong With Chaining a Dog?

In recent years, dog chaining has increasingly come under scrutiny by communities, lawmakers, and public agencies. The primary problems? Risks to public safety and the inhumane treatment of dogs.

PSA Video “Even Dogs Have Dreams”

Animal Protection of New Mexico has a public service announcement addressing dog chaining. "Even Dogs Have Dreams" is a powerful spot that aims to show people chaining from a dog’s point of view, challenging viewers to think about the messages behind Train. Don’t Chain.®

Alternatives to Chaining

Uncover a wealth of alternatives to chaining, including effective training options, innovative fences, state-of-the-art dog houses, humane trolleys, and more!

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Your support drives our ability to accomplish great things! As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization we depend on the donations from you and others who strive for the humane treatment of all living things.

Volunteer

Animal Protection New Mexico is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our lifesaving work for animals on a volunteer basis. Apply today and discover opportunities that fit with your interests and schedule!

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you. Reach out to us and let us know how we can help you. We love to hear new ideas about how we can help New Mexico’s animals and be better advocates for them. Please reach out to us.

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