Chichi
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Dogs for Adoption in New Mexico
654 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in New Mexico. Showing 241–270 of 654 below.
Every dog in New Mexico deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in New Mexico. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
13 shelters and rescues in New Mexico currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in New Mexico
In New Mexico, most listings come from municipal shelters and humane societies, with Albuquerque, Farmington and Mountainair supplying most of them. That tilts the experience toward walk-in adoption: shelters often post open hours where you can meet dogs the same day. Rescue groups are present too and tend to work through foster homes and an application.
Start from the profile and contact the organization holding the dog. Expect an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since listings gather in a few cities, many groups help arrange transport within New Mexico for the right match. Ask the organization on the dog's profile for that dog's history, requirements and availability.
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Jane
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Mazanio
Meet Mazanio, a Lab with a serious case of **“Why have one toy when I can have ALL the toys?”** ??This happy, affectionate boy is your classic Lab—fri…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Nina
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Emerald Jade
I’m Emerald Jade and I went on an adventure! Volunteer Bee and I went for a potty walk, then we got my go bag from the nice office ladies and off we w…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Salvador
Meet Salvador, a lovable 9-month-old tripod who is ready to find his forever family! This sweet young guy may have three legs, but that certainly does…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Scrappy
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Bubba
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Frazil
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Mack
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Stitch
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Cassie
CASSIE: PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL SPACE VIOLATORA young Pit Bull mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for her people! At about 1 year and 3 months…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Flash
Flash is a 7-month-old neutered Australian cattle dog mix weighing under 30 pounds, and he seems genuinely surprised whenever someone tells him how ad…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Iris
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Regis
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is a very handsome guy. At 3 years old he is looking to stay busy and get the most out of life. 70 pounds and worth his weight in gold. So…
Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society • Santa Fe, NM
Nessy
The shelter environment can be overwhelming for Nessy, but outside the shelter, his affectionate, calm, and easygoing personality really shines. Nessy…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Severance
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Max
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Blippi
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Donut
Meet Donut, a 6-year-old spayed female Cattle Dog/Corgi mix who is proofthat some of the best things come in small packages. Donut came to theshelter …
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Zero
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Black Beauty
Meet Black Beauty, a 2-year-old female German Shepherd mix who is smart, sweet, and always ready for a tasty treat! She knows her sit, takes treats ge…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a 3-year-old female Labrador Retriever mix who is proof that sometimes the shyest dogs have the biggest hearts. She’s currently part of th…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Boo Boo
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Amiri
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Astro
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
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Choco
When Choco first arrived at the shelter, he was very scared and unsure ofthe world. He joined our Shy Dog Program, and WOW-look at him now! He`smaking…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Miu Miu
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in New Mexico
Programs that help New Mexico adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterNew Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine Spay and Neuter Program (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — State-funded program supporting affordable spay and neuter across New Mexico, with a link to county resources.
- Spay / neuterAnimal Protection New Mexico Spay/Neuter Resources Directory (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — County by county directory of low-cost and no-cost spay and neuter programs in New Mexico.
- Spay / neuterCity of Albuquerque Free to Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program (opens in a new tab) — City program providing exams, sterilization, vaccines and microchips for pets of income-qualified Albuquerque residents.
- Low-cost vet careSanta Fe Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay, neuter and vaccine clinic in Santa Fe with sliding-scale pricing for income-qualified owners.
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Adopting a dog in New Mexico — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in New Mexico?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in New Mexico, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in New Mexico up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in New Mexico?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in New Mexico?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in New Mexico welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in New Mexico instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in New Mexico offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in New Mexico good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
