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ACTion Programs for Animals

Animal shelter in Las Cruces, NM

We are a progressive animal welfare group in Dona Ana County. We run an adoption center, the local pet food bank, a prison dog training program, and a thrift store. We rescue most of our animals from the municipal shelter and then ready them for adoption.

Contact —
Email mail@apalascruces.org
Phone (575) 571-4654
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Address
537 N. Solano Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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537 N. Solano Dr.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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Adoptable pets at ACTion Programs for Animals

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Fig's adoption status with email updates.
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Fig

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Avocado's adoption status with email updates.
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Avocado

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Melon's adoption status with email updates.
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Melon

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Magdalena's adoption status with email updates.
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Magdalena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Kiwi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiwi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Fudge's adoption status with email updates.
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Fudge

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Las Cruces, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Jinx's adoption status with email updates.
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Jinx

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 mos
Las Cruces, NM
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Shelter FAQs

Dona Ana County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

We conduct all of our adoptions in person at our adoption center at 537 N. Solano Dr. We are open Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat 11 to 3 or by appointment if you can't make it those days/times.

Adoption application

https://apalascruces.org/adopt/

https://apalascruces.networkforgood.com/projects/11006-action-programs-for-animals

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

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

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We'll also keep you updated on 56875361's adoption status with email updates.
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56875361

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We'll also keep you updated on 57067065's adoption status with email updates.
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57067065

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

Border Terrier

Female, Puppy
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