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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 1 yr
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 3 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 3 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 11 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

Greyhound Companions of New Mexico

P.O. Box 22053,
Albuquerque, NM 87154

Pei People-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87107

Animal Humane New Mexico - Westside Adoption Center

10141 Coors Blvd. NW,
Albuquerque, NM 87114

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Erin's Freckles's adoption status with email updates.
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Erin's Freckles

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on ARES's adoption status with email updates.
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ARES

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky

Male, 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Deneen's Snickers's adoption status with email updates.
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Deneen's Snickers

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Zelda's adoption status with email updates.
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Zelda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Edgewood, NM

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