Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center

10141 Coors Boulevard Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114

Dogs & Cats

Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center animal shelter in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Shelters

(505) 323-7387 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM Today
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center in Albuquerque, NM

Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center is a humane society located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 2 miles north of Rio Rancho. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00–6:00 PM, and adoptions are handled first-come, first-served, with no phone holds and no new adoptions started after 5:30 PM. The organization helps adopters find dogs and cats, with detailed profiles covering each animal's personality, size, temperament, and location, and all adopters must meet the shelter's Qualified Adopter Policy in accordance with the City of Albuquerque's HEART Ordinance. Adopters also receive access to PAWS (Post Adoption Wellness Support), which provides free veterinary care for one year for eligible pets, along with a Behavior Helpline for support settling new pets into their homes.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Adoptions are first-come, first-served with no phone holds or reservations via interest forms; the process takes at least 30 minutes and is not started after 5:30 PM, and all adopters must meet the Qualified Adopter Policy under Albuquerque's HEART Ordinance.