Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

2881. Socorro Animal Control

Time:
  • Monday24 Hours
  • Tuesday24 Hours
  • Wednesday24 Hours
  • Thursday24 Hours
  • Friday24 Hours
  • Saturday24 Hours
  • Sunday24 Hours

The sole municipal open admission animal shelter in operation in Socorro County is the Socorro Animal Shelter (SAS). With agreements for sheltering services with Socorro County and the Village of Magdalena, the SAS is run by the City of Socorro. SAS welcomed 1126 animals in 2019. Nearly 782 of those animals were adopted or transferred out through our adoption center.

2882. Noah's Ark Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Here at Noah's Ark Animal Shelter, welcome! You can learn more about our goals, programs, and ways to get involved in general terms here. Animals that are brought in by Animal Control or by private individuals who see them running loose are subject to a 4-day stray hold before they become the shelter's property and can be adopted.

2883. Española Humane

Time:
  • Monday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Our goal at Espanola Humane, a nonprofit open-admission shelter, is to enhance the lives of animals in underserved areas.

2884. Corrales Animal Services

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

The community of Corrales is non-kill and animal-friendly. The goal of Animal Services is to protect and ensure the welfare of all household, farm, and wild animals.

2885. Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary

The mission of Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary (KSAS) is to provide hospice care and end-of-life care for elderly, unwanted dogs, horses, and chickens in a tranquil sanctuary environment while also promoting the compassionate, dignified treatment of all living things as they age.

2886. High Desert Humane Society

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Through facility care, adoption, community education, and programs that address pet overpopulation, the High Desert Humane Society works to promote and provide humane and ethical treatment of companion animals.

2887. Artesia Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

North of the Public Safety Complex, at 501 Paddy Wagon RD, is the brand-new Artesia Animal Shelter.

2888. Animal Village NM

Time:
  • Monday02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday02:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday02:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

A no-kill animal welfare group called AnimalVILLAGENM is situated in southern New Mexico's Otero County. Selected cats and dogs that have been saved from imminent danger are given a safe second chance. We have placed over 1,000 animals in secure and devoted forever homes thanks to our extensive adoption process.

2889. Torrance County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Our goal is to give every animal that enters our facility the highest quality of life possible via love, companionship, and nutritious food. We work hard to inform the public about sterilization procedures, immunization obligations, and support for basic medical needs. In addition to many other aspects of animal care and welfare, we provide lost and found services and reference materials. We are committed to caring for abandoned, unloved, homeless, and lost animals. All of the healthy and adoptable animals will be placed in loving homes, and those that are too ill, hurt, or aggressive to be adopted will only be put to sleep.

2890. ACTion Programs for Animals

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

APA is a forward-thinking animal welfare organization that aims to significantly reduce the quantity of unwanted animals impounded and put to death at the municipal shelter while also enhancing the quality of life for companion animals in Dona Ana County.