“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Doña Ana County has a large and vibrant
animal advocate and welfare community,
with many different organizations serving
the many different needs of companion
animals and the people who care for
them. None of them can do any of the
amazing work they do without volunteers.
Why should I volunteer?
In 2017 The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) received 9,994 Pets. Most were either found without any identification and brought in by Animal Control or surrendered by their owners. Some pets were reclaimed and made it back to their families. Some pets were adopted into new families. Many are receiving a second chance by having been transfered to a local rescue or transported to a rescue out of State. But for 1,194 of them, or 22%, their story ended in euthanasia.
When you volunteer your time, make a donation, sponsor, transport or foster an orphaned animal, YOU make a difference!
Ways You Can Volunteer
- Adoption Events
- Animal Photography
- Animal Transport
- Artistic/Creative
- Building Maintenance
- Cat Caregiver
- Clerical Duties
- Community Outreach
- Dog Caregiver
- Dog Enrichment
- Event Planning
- Fostering
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Graphic Design
- Groomer
- Grounds-keeping
- Help Desk
- Humane Education
- Plumbing/Electrical
- Social Media
- Web Design
Organizations Where You Can Volunteer
Action Programs for Animals (APA)
APA Adoption and Education Center
800 W. Picachio Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Open Tuesdays/Thursdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment.
Info line: 575-644-0505
Adoption Center: 575-571-4654
mail@apalascruces.org
APA is a progressive animal welfare organization seeking to improve the quality of life for companion animals in Dona Ana County and greatly reduce the number of unwanted animals impounded and euthanized at the municipal shelter.
Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV)
The Mission of the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley is to provide safe shelter for all lost, mistreated, and abandoned animals of the Mesilla Valley and surrounding communities. The ASCMV utilizes all avenues available to it in placing each animal into a safe, loving, and permanent home.
Broken Promises South West
P.O. Box 13263, Las Cruces 88013
575-680-1950 or 575-915-7985
brokenpromisessw@comcast.net
Broken Promises SW is a non-profit organization that humanely addresses community cat overpopulation issues through Trap/Neuter/Return. We operate a small sanctuary that is home to some feral cats, pigeons, doves, hens, and a turkey – all of whom were injured or have other special needs that make them unreleasable, or who found themselves in terrible situations and needed a safe place to live their lives.
Cat’s Meow Adoption Center
2211 N. Mesquite St. or P.O. Box 3166, Las Cruces, NM 88003
575-640-0011
We are Las Cruces’ first permanent, feline-only adoption center. Here, you’ll find cats of all ages, shapes, sizes and colors. Despite their differences, we can assure you that all of them are healthy, sociable, and ready for permanent, loving homes!
Cherished K-9 All Breed Rescue
We rescue and re-home neglected, abused and abandoned dogs. We are a small rescue that picks up dogs o the streets and helps them find their homes or helps them find new homes. We also help find good homes for dogs that are being surrendered by their owners. In addition, we pull last-chance dogs from the local shelter. Our goal is to assist the rescue community in our area and decrease the euthanasia rate at the shelter by saving dogs before they reach the shelter. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Coalition For Pets And People
P.O. Box 1237, Las Cruces, NM 88004
575-636-7686
Mission Statement: The Coalition for Pets and People is an association of animal welfare advocates which includes community members and organizations working in unison to reduce the number of adoptable animals that are euthanized in the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley to ZERO by 2019.
Doña Ana County Humane Society (DACHS)
We provide programs that help keep pets with their families and out of the shelter. Our programs include emergency, quality-of-life and preventive veterinary aid to low-income pet owners; free behavior training for shelter dogs, and discounts on adoption fees for people age 60 and over who wish to adopt a pet from the municipal shelter.
Humane Society of Southern New Mexico (HSSNM)
1410 Burley Court, or P.O. Box 13826, Las Cruces, NM 88013
575-523-8020
mail@hssnm.org
To develop and sustain a Community Coalition of allied organizations and members of the community for the purpose of saving the lives of healthy and treatable animals. To support and assist the many individual programs or organizations that play a
critical role in reducing euthanasia.
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary
To seek permanent responsible homes for abandoned cats and dogs while caring for them in no-kill environment, and to promote humane principles and behavior aspects.
Spay Neuter Action Program (SNAP)
2405 W Picacho Ave. #103, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Volunteer Coordinator Phone: 575-524-9265
To prevent the suffering and death of dogs and cats due to overpopulation Together, we can make a difference in the welfare of animals. Thousands of animals are put down each year in shelters. We can reduce the number of animals destroyed by spaying or neutering our loving companion animals.
2 Hearts 4 Paws
P.O. Box 125, Radium Springs, NM 88054
575-642- 9614 / 575-642-6589
twohearts4pawsrefuge@yahoo.com
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We are a small 501c3 non-profit canine rescue and refuge. Our primary focus is to take in stray dogs, abandoned dogs, and those who are being mistreated and/or abused. We find the best homes possible for our rescues and if a dog cannot be rehabilitated, then that dog will remain with us for the rest of his/her life.
Uncaged Paws/Tails from the Shelter
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Savinglives@UncagedPaws.org
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Uncaged Paws, Inc. a 501(c)3 organization is an animal welfare advocate. Our work includes rescue from high kill shelters and development program tools to save the lives of shelter pets. Uncaged Paws is the creator of customized, branded Spay-Neuter programs for communities.