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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

Desert Paws Inc. Animal Rescue of New Mexico

Pena Blanca, NM 87041

Bro and Tracy Animal Welfare, Inc.

PO Box 404,
Corrales, NM 87048

Southwest Collie Rescue, Inc.

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

We'll also keep you updated on naz's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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naz

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Outrageously ​Orazio = GREAT Pyr !'s adoption status with email updates.
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Outrageously ​Orazio = GREAT Pyr !

Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LEELA's adoption status with email updates.
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LEELA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Espresso's adoption status with email updates.
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Espresso

Domestic Longhair

Female, 5 yrs
McIntosh, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PERFECTA's adoption status with email updates.
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PERFECTA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on lizy's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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lizy

English Bulldog

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM

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