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Coalition Shelters pets and promotes Animal welfare
Our pets are our companions and members of our families. One non-profit organization headquartered in Las Vegas helps keep them safe and healthy. The Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New Mexico holds the contracts with both the City of Las Vegas and San Miguel County to operate the city-owned animal shelter. The group is licensed by the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Most of the animals brought into the shelter by citizens or by city or county animal control officers have no identification and are not claimed. Those animals are either adopted locally or transported to transfer partner agencies elsewhere for adoption. Unidentified animals coming in sick or injured are sent to veterinary clinics or hospitals in Santa Fe or Albuquerque for treatment. The group has attained a 93.6% “live outcome” record, which means animals brought in to the shelter have a very high likelihood of being adopted.
Passionate and skilled staff and knowledgeable volunteers provide day- to-day care and one-on-one socialization to reduce stress. Happier animals are more adoptable.
The AWC offers low-cost spay/neuter to help reduce unwanted dog and cat overpopulation. The $25 service includes spaying or neutering, rabies and other needed vaccinations, an imbedded chip to help identify the pet’s guardian in the future, and transportation to and from the veterinary clinic in Santa Fe. The AWC also runs a “Pet Food Pantry” for those who need help feeding a pet and free straw in the winter for dog house insulation.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. —Mahatma Gandhi
The AWC can be reached at 505-426-3289. You can visit the Pet Center at 1680 N. Grand Avenue in Las Vegas or online at www.animalwelfare- newmexico.org or facebook.com/animalwelfarenewmexico. Donations are needed and welcomed either online or by check payable to the Animal Welfare Coalition and mailed to P. O. Box 524, Las Vegas, NM. 87701.
1. Plaza Park
2. Police Station
3. Gallinas River
4. NM Highlands University 5. Carnegie Park
LEGEND
6. Lincoln Park
7. Railroad Ave. & La Castañeda
8. Visitors Center / Historic Train Depot
9. City Museum and Rough Rider Collection 10. Bridge Street
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