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Published on June 25, 2019
Dogs in Albuquerque looking for their fur-ever homesPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some cuddly canines? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Albuquerque.

Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Miss Piggy, pit bull terrier mix

Miss Piggy is a female pit bull terrier mix currently housed at the Viva! NM Rural Animal Rescue.

Miss Piggy gets along well with other dogs. She is looking for cat-free home. She has all of her shots, and she's spayed. She is already house-trained.

Check out more on Miss Piggy:

Miss Piggy is about two years old and loves to snuggle and cuddle. She wants to be as close to you as possible and to give kisses. She also has had a decent amount of training towards becoming an ESA/ Therapy Dog.

Read more about Miss Piggy on Petfinder.

Beautiful Ms Borgia, shepherd and American Staffordshire terrier mix

Beautiful Ms Borgia is a female shepherd and American Staffordshire terrier mix being cared for at the Pet-a-Bulls Rescue, Inc.

Beautiful Ms Borgia is a social animal — she'll get along great with other dogs. Her vaccinations are up to date, and she is spayed. No need to worry: She's already house-trained.

Here is more on Ms. Borgia:

Borgia is happy, bright and cheerful who will do just about anything to please people and steal their heart.

Read more about Beautiful Ms Borgia on Petfinder.

Rocky, Doberman pinscher

Rocky is a male Doberman pinscher dog currently housed at the Doberman Rescue of New Mexico.

Rockyis happy to keep company with other dogs. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He has all of his shots, and he's neutered.

Here's more on Rocky:

Rocky walks well on a leash.

Apply to adopt Rocky today at Petfinder.

Magical Little Muggles, Norfolk terrier and Yorkshire terrier mix

Magical Little Muggles is a sweet male Norfolk terrier and Yorkshire terrier mix staying at the Pet-a-Bulls Rescue, Inc.

Magical Little Muggles loves to socialize — he'll get along great with your kids, dogs or cats. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He has been vaccinated and neutered.

Notes from Magical Little Muggles' caretakers:

Muggles is really a very quiet, gentle, laid back and somewhat timid lap dog that will sit nicely on command for treats. He has an endearing personality and a strong desire to keep you company, a heart of solid gold and learns real quick.

Read more about how to adopt Magical Little Muggles on Petfinder.

Spectacular Mr Spartacus, American Staffordshire terrier mix

Spectacular Mr Spartacus is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix currently housed at the Pet-a-Bulls Rescue, Inc.

Spectacular Mr Spartacus will get along great with other dogs, cats and kids. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he's neutered.

Read on for more about Spectacular Mr Spartacus:

Spartacus is a happy, healthy, outgoing, smart and amazingly well-mannered dog who loves to play. He knows sit, heel, wait and leave it commands and is great on a leash. 

Apply to adopt Spectacular Mr Spartacus today at Petfinder.


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