11 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â A mysterious and potentially deadly illness continues to infect dogs nationwide, so New Mexicoâs top veterinarian is warning dog owners what to look out for. The disease reportedly starts with a persistent cough that could last for weeks, and then the dog gets lethargic and
162 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â The âPaws in the Penâ program at the state penitentiary in Santa Fe brings in pups to be teamed up with inmates. For eight weeks, 14 inmates will train seven rescue dogs from the Española Humane Society â but the dogs arenât the only ones
162 Views  The Animal Welfare Department is looking for people in Albuquerque who are willing to foster shelter animals. The Animal Welfare Department is reaching out to the public because their typical foster resources have already been used due to the number of animals being surrendered, according to Valerie Greif, a
291 Views  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â PETA is condemning the Spring River Zoo in Roswell. Theyâve spoken out after four animals were mauled by dogs. Itâs been one week since three dogs dug their way into the zoo and killed three barbary sheep and a wallaby.
355 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M â Puppies are changing lives inside a prison in New Mexico. The program is called âPaws in the Penâ and itâs proving to be beneficial on so many levels.
251 Views  The cityâs Animal Welfare Department will now be directed to donate animal tissue from spay-and-neuter clinics to the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for biomedical research, after a resolution unanimously passed during the Monday, Nov. 21 Albuquerque City Council meeting.
591 Views  âTis the season to care for cats and canines, and the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is holding a virtual puppy and kitten shower through April 30 to accrue much needed supplies to accommodate for the nearly 2,000 kittens and 400 puppies they expect to take in during the warm months.
The New Mexico News Network is a service of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association.Â