Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hi humans, Lola here. I'm a super sweet gal looking to be your new best friend. The shelter thinks I'm about five years old, which means I've had time to learn important dog things like how to sit and walk nicely on a leash. I'm a Lab/Newfie mix, so I really hit the doggo lottery in both looks and personality. I've got an adorable fluffy black coat (with some gray flecks in my face that just make me look more distinguished) and warm brown eyes. More importantly, I'm affectionate, loyal and adaptable. I've shown that I'm very polite and patient here at the shelter, both with other dogs and smaller humans. I think I'd be a great companion for any type of family. If you think so too, don't wait - come meet me today!

Hi, humans - Twix here. Just like the candy bar, I have a chocolate exterior, and I'm very sweet inside. You'll wish there were two of me :) I'm very affectionate, and one of my favorite things to do on my walks is lead my human over to a bench where we can snuggle up for a bit. I like to say "hi" to all my friends who pass by, and everyone knows who I am because I always have my right ear up. I'm told it's adorable. I'm about a year old, so young enough that I still enjoy zooming around the park here at the shelter and playing with toys - rope toys are my fave! - but old enough to know how to "sit" and take treats very gently from your hand. Being a young gal who's spent my life in a shelter, I can be a little unsure about other dogs sometimes and can get very excited when I meet new human friends, sometimes jumping up to give kisses and licks. So if you have little kiddos or doggos at home, please bring them by to meet me. I can't wait to see you! A team member adds, "Twix is such a pretty and sweet girl. Her amber eyes are very striking against her chocolatey coat. She's easy to walk - she's still a puppy, really, and if she jumps up, it's always to show affection. She'll proactively 'sit' - sometimes to ask for a treat, sometimes just to have you sit down beside her so she can snuggle you and give some kisses." Another team member says, "I always love spending time with Twix - she's easy to harness and walk, and our time together is a really nice mix of playing in the park, doing a few laps and plenty of snuggles."

I’m the very best of all things Lab. From golden soft fur that blends to caramel on my ears, to my soul-searching glowing, amber eyes that love to gaze up at yours to be sure you’re OK. I walk nicely on leash and do tricks for a bit of cheese, but need to watch my weight a bit. Walks, hikes and ball chasing are my favorite exercises. I’m so excited to see people, I almost wagged my tail off. I’m a bit selective in my doggo friends. I’d be fine with just you or bring your fluff buds in for a meet-n-greet. Can’t wait to show you my snuggle talent. Team Member notes: “Hey, there’s an angel on his chest. What a nice pup!”

Athena is a wonderful girl who would bring love and joy to the lucky family who adopts her. Athena came to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her, so she is very used to people. This friendly girl is great on a leash, you`ll love going for daily walks with her. You`d never guess Athena was 7 years old! She has plenty of pep plus the calm maturity of an older dog. Athena does seem a bit selective about other dogs, so a pre-adoption meet & greet with any furry friends you have is recommended. Come meet this gem of a dog today.

My name is Lazy but I`m not lazy at all! I`m a young, energetic, happy boy. I`m very friendly, but not recommended for young children because of my energy level. I`m very smart and highly trainable because I`m confident, eager to please, and love treat rewards! I love going for walks, riding in the car, and playing the park. I would love to be your one-and-only dog because I don`t always play well with other dogs. I`m already neutered and ready to go home with you today. Let`s start having fun together!

Lucy is an energetic pup, looking for an energetic family to exercise with her. She is extremely smart and will learn anything quickly if there’s a treat offered. She has learned how to run the agility course at the Shelter in one outing. This is a smart dog, wanting to be trained and exercised and loved. She also seems to be dog friendly, but bring your dog in for a meet and greet.

Skip is a handsome lab/pit mix who would love to meet you! He has a great smile, which spreads across his cute face when you give him pets or throw his ball. He is affectionate and endearing and loves to play! He is very strong on a leash and will pull especially hard if there is something to chase (like a rabbit). Skip is very picky about canine friends, so a doggie companion would need to be a specific match — most likely a large dog who is calm, confident, and keeps to themselves. 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀: 12+ yrs, he likes to roughhouse 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀: highly selective𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀: not a good fitHe can be seen at the main ranch facility. For further inquiry please email dogswmr@gmail.com

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Meet Tate! He is a beautiful Black Lab Mix who just wants all the love! He is extremely friendly and loves people and kids. He loves walks and having a toy to play with on his down time. He is dog selective so a meet and greet is required with your current dog(s). He does tend to display signs of separation anxiety, so someone who is home more often is needed. He does do well in a crate for shorter periods of time such as running the occasional errand. Come and see if Tate would fit your family!You can meet Tate at our main ranch location Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm or email dogswmr@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT!! Please scroll down and read the entire bio before contacting us with questions. **Please visit our main website www.almosthomenm.org for the application or you can email us to request the application adopt@almosthomenm.org  **We now offer boarding $30 per dog per day in Los Lunas, NM- each dog has an indoor/outdoor run using dog doors and they get 2-3 playtimes out on the main property https://almosthomenm.org/boarding **For more photos and videos please visit our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Almost-Home-New-Mexico/203840136304815 Please be aware birthday and breeds listed are our best guesses based on looks - we seldom know this information unless they come in with registration papers. Approximate DOB 08/05/2020 Size - 70 lbs History- An awesome woman and her family took in a couple dogs and before they could get them fixed they had puppies. Luckily they reached out to us for help. We accepted her into our mother/pup program so now that the puppies are old enough to leave mom we will have mom spayed and she can remain with her owner and we will place the babies. Mom is a Red Heeler/Mastiff mix and dad is a Labrador Retriever mix. We have named all 8 babies after the cast from Lucifer as that is what we are currently watching - Lucifer (Shadow), Mazikeen, Ella, Kane, Amenadiel, Linda, Chloe, and Dan. However, after being adopted he got used to the name Shadow so are keeping that one instead.    Temperament- Very, very high energy - loves kisses.  Loves learning and is eager to follow instruction. He might be amazing for someone wanting an agility dog, a running partner, a hiking partner, etc. He is overall well behaved but does get over excited meeting new people and can't help but start jumping!! With a prong collar though he acts correctly. He is also a tad tricky - So when meeting strangers he will act excited to meet them and he will be sweet and act as though they are friends however if they leave and then come over later when you are not home he does act like he does not know them and will act like Cujo. So just be aware he is a fierce guard dog when it comes to his home and family - if his family is not there. Currently he is left inside when I am not home as people can't be trusted to not put their hand in the fence to pet him and I am not sure if he will bite but suspect he might if they don't listen to the growls and barks to move back away from the fence (told to me by our neighbor who thought they were friends as she always gives him treats and pets him when we are standing at the fence talking- she truly loves him and thought they were bffs until one day I left him outside while I ran out for a bit and she thought she would give him treats and pets at the fence since he had nobody to hang out with since I had left and she said he was a different dog than she was used to loving on.  So that is his only major quirk which isn't all that bad if you have him inside loose and live alone you know you will be protected.    Energy Level- Very, very high energy! He runs and plays all day outside with Phoebe and then will continue to play fetch with me. This guy would do great with a very active family maybe that goes on 4 wheelers or something he can run with and hop on when he gets tired. He doesn't do well in the heat though and will prefer to be inside in air conditioning once it get too hot outside for him. Dogs/Cats- He is super high energy and freaks some dogs out but then does calm down with time. He does do better with females than males.  He is good with all sizes of dogs but yea we do say females better than males as he is a very dominant dog. However, upon saying that he is scared of my male chihuahua but he grew up with Tug being the boss so that is just what he is used to. He did get adopted with the family that adopted his brother but the two started fighting badly so he was returned so a female would be best for him as he never fights with the girls here. He loves the girls and all the puppies.   Housetrained-  Perfectly house and crate trained. This boy has never marked or had an accident. However he does rip up his bedding if he does not get enough outside playtime. A tired dog is a good dog definitely fits him.    Shadow will make the perfect addition to an active family wanting a large active dog to take on adventures- hiking, 4 wheeling, hunting, etc.  He would do best in an adult only home due to his guardian instincts possibly from the mastiff in him. He gets way to excited with kids- for instance when my 2 year old granddaughter comes over he jumps on the couch to where she is so he can lick her to death but he doesn't realize how big he is so knocks her over she now goes in my room when he is being let in or out. Not because he is mean but because he will barrel right over on top of her to give her love- so she gives him treats in his crate. So he loves kids but just a little too much and I've tried to stop it but she prefers to not deal with him. My other granddaughter is 11 and puts her knee up and tells him to sit so he doesn't jump all over her and so he does good with her but she has been around him since he was a baby so even with his size and hyper behavior isn't scared of him and knows how to control him but he might scare kids so adults are best. Shadow is an amazing dog with his family and people who know him -  he never jumps on me, he does as he's told, and is just perfect for me but is hyper with strangers (though has calmed down a lot as he's gotten a little older) and can act like Cujo if his family isn't around.  He does love fetch and will play non stop. But he will also sit with me on the couch and watch tv. He is just n easy dog just needs to meet more people to calm down a bit and learn proper behavior with more strangers who don't mind meeting a large rambunctious dog. He tries to be good when my daughter comes over because she will get mad at him but once in a while he will still jump straight up in front of her to give her a kiss!!!!     Adoption fee $150 includes neuter, age appropriate vaccinations (4 for puppies), deworming, microchip, rabies, collar and leash, training information, and all the support you need.  Send us an e-mail to adopt@almosthomenm.org requesting an application to adopt this sweetie!! Animals are seen by appointment only. An application must be submitted to us prior to making an appointment. We do give a discount when adopting multiple pets. If you would like to donate to our cause and help care for the animals in our care please visit our main website www.almosthomenm.org and click on the donate button at the top left of the screen..October 24, 2024, 12:09 am

Melonie loves other dogs! She really loves playing with her friends at the shelter. She's not as sure about people, but she's come a long way since arriving at the shelter. She'll need someone who is patient and kind and has lots of treats.

Clifford is the goofiest, sweetest boy. We believe he is a lab/mastiff mix, and he was named after Clifford the Big Red Dog. He's a very gentle dog, with a squishy face, and he's incredibly tolerant of being touched all over. He's still fairly young, meaning he has energy to go on walks and hiking if you want an adventure buddy! Clifford listens very well. He is strong and needs work with pulling on the leash, but he's still easy to manage on walks. He's food motivated and loves people.

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Hi, I`m Red! I`m a friendly and gentle dog who loves people and other dogs. I`ve been told I look a bit like the lion from The Wizard of Oz, with my big, fluffy mane. It`s just one of the many things that makes me special! I love meeting new friends, both human and canine, and I`m always happy to share a wag or a cuddle. Oh, and I`m fully potty trained, so you don`t have to worry about me making a mess. I`m just a sweet, easygoing dog who`s here to spread some happiness!Give me a call at (505) 314-0281 to schedule a meet & greet with me!