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It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

Animal rescue in Albuquerque, NM

We are a nonprofit aimed at serving the underserved pets of New Mexico. We try to fill the gaps in rural areas and pull from high risk areas.

Contact Allison Sikorski
Email itsapawsitivelife@gmail.com
Phone (505) 570-2063
Website
Address
Albuquerque, NM 87199
Donation PayPal-itsapawsitivelife@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Camila's adoption status with email updates.
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Camila

Siberian Husky

Female 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Jill's adoption status with email updates.
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Jill

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Shandi Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shandi Willow

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Rescue FAQs

All of New Mexico. We will often make an exception for out of state

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

https://tinyurl.com/PLRcats

Cat adoption link

Adoption application

https://tinyurl.com/PLRdoggo

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Pets at shelters & rescues near It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

Torrance County Animal Services

751 Salt Missions Trail, P.O. Box 875,
McIntosh, NM 87032

Doberman Rescue of New Mexico

PO Box 26582,
Albuquerque, NM 87125

Quixote Humane

P.O. Box 1285,
Peralta, NM 87042

We'll also keep you updated on ROLLO POLLO's adoption status with email updates.
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ROLLO POLLO

Labrador Retriever/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Young
Pena Blanca, NM
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY's adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LILA's adoption status with email updates.
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LILA

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SCARLETT's adoption status with email updates.
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SCARLETT

Plott Hound

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Sweetie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweetie

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Edgewood, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PANTHER's adoption status with email updates.
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PANTHER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM

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