Resources
ANIMAL RELIEF FUND
The ANIMAL RELIEF FUND provides financial aid to help qualifying Dona Ana County pet owners with veterinary care, helping to prevent animal suffering and allowing pet owners to keep their animals rather than surrender them to the animal shelter because they can't afford veterinary care.
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Action Program for Animals (APA)
APA is a progressive animal welfare organization seeking to improve the quality of life for companion animals in Dona Ana County and greatly reduce the number of unwanted animals impounded and euthanized at the municipal shelter.
APA PET FOOD BANK distributes pet food to needy Dona Ana county residents on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm at 537 N. Solano.
Recipients must show proof of low-income/government assistance, proof of DAC residency, a picture ID, and veterinary records for their pets. Services are limited to no more than eight times per year for each recipient. For more information, call 575-644-0505 or e-mail at mail@apalascruces.org.
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City of Las Cruces Food 4 Paws
Food 4 Paws offers support for the well-being of pets belonging to existing clients of City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels. Exceptions may be considered for individuals with disabilities or those residing outside the city limits. For further inquiries, please contact us at 575-528-3013.
Pet Food Assistance
Food 4 Paws provides FREE dog and cat food on a bi-weekly basis to more than 250 pets owned by City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients. Pets get the food they need and our clients, many of whom are socially isolated, benefit from the interaction with our pet-loving volunteer team recruited from the City’s Volunteer Network.
Veterinary Care Assistance
Food 4 Paws facilitates access to veterinary care for current City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients, covering associated costs pending fund availability. Regrettably, our program did not secure the sought-after grant this year to support veterinary care. Nevertheless, we are actively exploring future opportunities to reinstate this vital service.
Grooming
Food 4 Paws collaborates with local businesses to offer grooming services to current City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels clients. The availability of funds is essential to provide these services. We appreciate your understanding, as funding determines our ability to extend this valuable support.
Additional Services
Food 4 Paws also works with volunteers and community partners to provide services such as vaccinations, spaying, and neutering. Food 4 Paws is able to easily utilize donations of cat litter, as well as dry and canned cat and dog food. We also accept new or gently used pet supply items such as collars, leashes, bedding, toys, scratching posts, etc… Donations can be dropped off at the Eastside Community Center, located at 310 N. Tornillo St. Monday through Friday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Eligibility
To receive services from Food 4 Paws:
You must already be receiving home-delivered meal services from City of Las Cruces Meals on Wheels.
Your pet must be a dog or a cat. At this time, we cannot provide services to other animals.
Special circumstances can be made on a case-by-case basis. Please call for more details.
Contact:
Roger Bishop – CLC Nutrition and Meals Services Program Manager
Email: rbishop@las-cruces.org
Phone: (575) 528-3013
SNAP (Spay & Neuter Action Program)
SNAP is a non-profit organization with the mission to prevent the suffering and death of dogs and cats due to overpopulation in Doña Ana County by providing subsidized, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for pets belonging to low-income households.
At this time, SNAP receives no funding from the City of Las Cruces to provide services to residents. Residents of Las Cruces and incorporated areas of Doña Ana County pay a co-pay ($50 per cat and $75 per dog).
SNAP is located at 2405 W. Picacho Ave., Suite 103.
Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 575-524-9265
Visit https://www.snapnewmexico.org/
Vet Triage
Animal Companions of Las Cruces is proud to offer 24/7 veterinary video teletriage services to the pet parents of the Las Cruces community and the southern New Mexico region. The VetTriage veterinarians will provide the same level of quality care you receive from your family veterinarian. They will triage your pet on video to assess if you are facing an emergency that requires an immediate visit to an emergency hospital. If you do not need to go in, they will provide home care and monitoring instructions. In the event you need immediate assistance, they will help you find the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. All sessions are $50 regardless of duration.
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Care Credit
The CareCredit credit card is a simple, flexible way to pay for a wide range of health and wellness wants and needs for you, your family, and your pets. See if you prequalify without impacting your credit score.