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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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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

Santa Fe Animal Saviors

551 Cordova Rd., #169,
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico

P.O. Box 1316,
Tijeras, NM 87059

Australian Shepherds Furever -New Mexico Chapter

Albuquerque, NM 87105

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DAHLIA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Santa Fe, NM
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BORIS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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WILLOW

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Cebu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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Sweet Sharpay

Beagle

Female, Adult
Albuquerque, NM
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Cosmo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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