ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is asking for donations of new or gently used medium-to-large dog houses. “The dog house drive will replenish the supply to our Animal Protection Officers for Albuquerque community dog house program, said David Rose, Captain of Animal Protection Services Division. “These dog houses bring relief […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is asking for donations of new or gently used medium-to-large dog houses.
“The dog house drive will replenish the supply to our Animal Protection Officers for Albuquerque community dog house program, said David Rose, Captain of Animal Protection Services Division. “These dog houses bring relief to pets and pet owners who need assistance during the cold winter months.”
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Those interested in supporting the Dog House Drive can do so in the following ways:
Drop off a doghouse at the Animal Welfare Department Westside shelter at 11800 Sunset Gardens Rd. SW or Eastside shelter on 8920 Lomas Blvd. NE
Make a cash donation at the city shelters
Donate via Pay Pal through Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres
Checks should be made out to Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres, AWD’s 501 (c) 3 charitable partner and state that the donation goes to Dog House Drive. Checks can be dropped off at the city shelters or mailed to Kennel Kompadres at 139 Palacio Road, Corrales, NM 87048.
If you are donating a dog house but cannot transport it, email ahargis@cabq.gov .
Low-and-moderate-income residents of Albuquerque seeking a dog house for their pet can apply for the AWD Dog House Lottery. Sign up for the Doghouse Lottery Program