Las Vegas Animal Care Center

Las Vegas Animal Care Center The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center is the municipal animal shelter located in Las Vegas, NM. We serve the area of San Miguel County.

Services offered: Pet food pantry, adoption services, microchips, etc.

What does "at capacity" actually mean? Our shelter is once again at capacity, and we want to explain what "at capacity" ...
10/02/2025

What does "at capacity" actually mean?

Our shelter is once again at capacity, and we want to explain what "at capacity" truly means for the animals in our care. We've created a graphic (see below) that illustrates our kennel layout and how full our shelter currently is. Every colored space signifies a pet (or a few pets) in need of love, attention, and a safe place, which also means our resources are stretched to their limits.

Currently, due to court holds and recent trapping efforts by our Animal Control Officers (ACOs), we only have five dogs available for adoption.

Here's a quick explanation of the color key:

🔮 Red: Dogs held for court cases, bite quarantines, or similar reasons.

đŸ”” Blue: Dogs held due to fear, pregnancy/nursing, or stray holds. Some fearful dogs are eligible for foster homes if volunteers are willing to follow our behavior protocols and provide patient support during their adjustment period.

🟱 Green: Dogs currently available for adoption. (Two of these are awaiting spay appointments.)

While being at capacity is always challenging, it's particularly difficult when we have so many dogs on hold and only a few available for adoption.

Please take a look at the graphics below and help us spread the word. Whether through adopting, fostering, donating, or simply sharing this post, you can help us make room for one more animal.

We are once again sharing Mushu's information as we are growing increasingly desperate to find this wonderful boy a lovi...
10/01/2025

We are once again sharing Mushu's information as we are growing increasingly desperate to find this wonderful boy a loving home.

Mushu is a fantastic dog, embodying all the best qualities of an Akita.

Please see his flyer below for more details.

If you are unable to adopt or foster Mushu, we would be incredibly grateful if you could help us by sharing this post. Your support will significantly aid us in finding Mushu's furr-ever home!

10/01/2025

The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center is currently experiencing a significant increase in animal intakes and is asking the community for immediate support. In addition to animals already in the center due to court-mandated holds and previous captures, there has been a recent rise in the number of stray dog packs across the area. The city's animal control officer is working diligently to safely capture these dogs, but the center is now operating well beyond its intended capacity.

This increase has placed added pressure on the center’s limited space, staffing, and resources. As a result, the center is temporarily unable to accept additional animals from Las Vegas and San Miguel County. At this time, the center will only be taking in animals that are either vicious or injured and pose a threat to public safety or require immediate medical attention. While managing stray dog packs remains a priority for the city, future intakes will need to be handled in phases as space becomes available. To maintain the quality of care for all animals, public assistance is urgently needed.

Community members are encouraged to consider fostering, adopting, or fostering-to-adopt. These efforts provide immediate relief for center staff and make room for more animals in need. To help promote adoptions, fees for all adult dogs are currently being waived. Although there are fewer puppies available, many adult dogs are ready to find caring, permanent homes.

"With animals on court holds, a steady flow of new strays, and ongoing work to manage stray dog packs, our center is reaching its limits," said Police Chief Caleb Marquez. "We are asking our community to come together once again. These animals deserve care and compassion, and we’ve seen time and again that Las Vegas is a community that shows up when it matters most."

Those interested in fostering or adopting are encouraged to contact the City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center at 505-426-3289. Public support during this time is essential to helping the center continue its mission and ensure every animal receives the attention and care it needs.

Play the TREAT App – Help Shelter Dogs in Real Life! đŸ¶Want to make a difference for our shelter pups just by playing a g...
09/29/2025

Play the TREAT App – Help Shelter Dogs in Real Life! đŸ¶

Want to make a difference for our shelter pups just by playing a game? Download the TREAT app, and every time you play, you earn real treats, food, and supplies for the dogs at our shelter!

It’s free, fun, and helps our dogs get the care and love they deserve.
The more you play, the more you give — it’s that simple.
Every treat earned goes toward making a shelter dog’s day a little brighter!

You can play for free, or choose paid options to send even more goodies!

Ready to make tails wag? Download TREAT today and start playing for a cause!

See our Shelter's deep link below and start earning treats for our shelter pets today!

09/27/2025

The City of Las Vegas Animal Control is working to address the growing concern of stray dog packs in local neighborhoods which will take place over a period of time. These packs pose risks to public safety, pets, and the animals themselves.

To manage the situation humanely, officers are placing dog-friendly traps with kennels, food, and water in targeted areas. Captured dogs will be safely transported for care, evaluation, and potential rehoming.

Current efforts are focused near Robertson High School, where multiple sightings have been reported. Residents may notice increased Animal Control activity in the area.

Please avoid disturbing the traps and ensure your pets are safely secured. If you see stray dogs, report them to Animal Control. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to improve our community.

***Please Note: Las Vegas Animal Control only has jurisdiction within city limits.

We are SO proud of you all! 🎉Thanks to everyone who played the Treat app for our shelter using our special link in June,...
09/26/2025

We are SO proud of you all! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who played the Treat app for our shelter using our special link in June, we won 3rd place in the monthly shelter contest — and received 200 cans of puppy food as a prize! đŸ¶đŸ„«

It was such a fun competition, and we were truly blown away by the support from our amazing community.

You made this happen. Thank you!! â€ïžđŸŸ

Keep Your Pets Safe – Microchip for Just $20! đŸŸDid you know that a microchip can be your pet’s ticket home if they ever ...
09/25/2025

Keep Your Pets Safe – Microchip for Just $20! đŸŸ

Did you know that a microchip can be your pet’s ticket home if they ever get lost?

Statistics show that microchipped pets are 3X more likely to get home, than pets who are not microchipped.

For just $20, our shelter offers low-cost microchipping services to help keep your furry family members safe and sound.

✔ We’ll register the chip for you
✔ We’ll provide simple info on how to update your details in the future
✔ Already have a microchipped pet? We can help make sure your chip is registered and up to date if needed!

A few minutes now could make all the difference later. Contact us to schedule your pet’s microchip appointment today! đŸ¶đŸ±

Phone number: 505-426-3289

Business Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 11am - 4pm
Wednesday: 11am - 4pm
Thursday: 11am - 4pm
Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm

Why do we name our shelter animals?You might wonder—why not just give each dog or cat an ID number and call it a day?Her...
09/24/2025

Why do we name our shelter animals?

You might wonder—why not just give each dog or cat an ID number and call it a day?

Here's the thing: names matter. A name is the first step in seeing a dog as the unique, lovable individual they are. Names help our dogs stand out, show off their personalities, and make it way easier for people to fall in love with them. A number says “file cabinet” while a name says “future best friend.”

And to be honest, yelling “Hey, !” across the yard just doesn’t have the same vibe as “Come here, Noodles!” đŸ€·â€â™€ïž

BUT—we’ve run into a small problem.
We’ve already named so many dogs Buddy, Baby, and Rufus that our system is basically rolling its eyes at us.

So now we’re getting creative. Like, really creative.
Think: Pickle Juice, Mildred, Captain Biscuits, Sir Waggington, Lasagna, and yes
 we once had a Kevin.

Now we would like YOUR help!

Drop your funniest, weirdest, or most adorable name ideas in the comments so we can build a list to use for future furry arrivals. No idea is too silly—unless it’s “Doggy McDogface,” which, actually
 might still make the cut.

Let’s name these pups like the majestic little weirdos they are. đŸŸđŸ’–

*** Pictured below is Taffy, a sweet, shy little love nugget who is looking for her forever home. Could that be with you? Reach out to inquire about adoption!

505-426-3289

Man Down in the Laundry Room! We’ve got a situation, folks—our shelter’s hardworking washing machine has officially tapp...
09/23/2025

Man Down in the Laundry Room!

We’ve got a situation, folks—our shelter’s hardworking washing machine has officially tapped out. That’s right: man down!

While we wait for reinforcements (aka our new washer) to arrive, the laundry is piling up FAST!

We thought we could hold out for the new one, but we are running low on clean linens for our furry residents. 😰😰

We could really use some amazing volunteers to help us out! If you have a washer and a little time, would you be willing to take home a bag (or two) of laundry to wash for our furry friends?
From towels to blankets to beds, our animals need clean, comfy things to cuddle—and you can help make that happen. Swing by the shelter during open hours to grab a laundry bag. We’ll have them ready and waiting!

Thank you SO much!

City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center
505-426-3289

09/22/2025

When you surrender your dog to a shelter—
because he got lost,
because you're moving and he can't keep up with you,
because your new home doesn't accept pets,
or simply because you've grown tired of him—
this is what he does


He sits there,
waiting for you to come back.
Hours. Days. Months


He doesn't want toys,
or treats,
or rewards,
or even food.
He only wants you.

If you can't,
or won't,
make a permanent commitment,
then please,
never, ever, ever consider adopting one.

Address

1680 N. Grand Avenue
Las Vegas, NM
87701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15054263289

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