Stray animals will be held there until available for adoption. One of the quickest ways to reunite the pet with its owner is to deliver it to East Side or West Side shelter only. Animal Services accepts payment by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.Have a valid driver's license or photo ID with your date of birth, and proof of your current address.Have proof of vaccination (if applicable).Have proof of animal ownership (vaccination or photo).Other fees may apply when reclaiming your animal. The fees associated with reclaiming your pet can vary significantly and depend on whether or not your pet has been previously impounded, spayed/neutered, licensed or vaccinated and the number of days your animal has spent in our shelter. Residents must live in Albuquerque to bring animals. Only animals that already have a valid intact permit or animals from counties other than Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Santa Fe, Sandoval, or Cibola, will be released unsterilized. Some situations require special approval and must occur during regular shelter business hours.

All animals must be sterilized before release if your pet is not already sterilized, it will stay at the shelter and have surgery on the next available date.Credit cards will not be accepted after regular shelter business hours.Otherwise fees typically apply and must be paid at the time of reclaim.If your dog is spayed/neutered and has never been impounded fees will be waived.A valid Photo ID is required with proof of address if other than what is on the ID.Residents must bring proof of ownership to reclaim.

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