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St. Pet-rick's Day Adoption Special in ABQ

St. Pet-rick's Day Adoption Special in ABQ

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Happy St. Pet-rick's Day Adoption Special, offered by the Albuquerque city shelters, Sunday, March 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adopt a new furry family member on St. Patrick's Day from all the city shelters in Albuquerque. Those who wear green will receive a $10 off special, as well as a free Shamrock shake from McDonald's with every adoption.

The three locations participating are:

  • Eastside Shelter: 8920 Lomas Blvd. NE (noon-6 p.m.)

  • Westside Shelter: 11800 Sunset Gardens Rd. SW

  • Lucky Paws at Coronado Mall: 6600 Menaul NE

For additional information contact 505-764-1164.

Albuquerque animals are too sexy for their cage

Albuquerque animals are too sexy for their cage

All Albuquerque city shelters are currently hosting I'm Too Sexy For My Cage adoption special. Feb. 9-17, the shelters will present a $14 adoption fee for pets 4 years and older.

A loving companion is the perfect kind of love for the season. The special is to promote adoptions for pets 4 years and older who have a harder time getting adopted. Animal Welfare's older pets are declared as too sexy to be in their cages. The adoption package includes spay or neuter, microchip, and all vaccinations required by law.

Lucky Paws in Coronado Center located at 6600 Menaul NE (11:30 a.m.-7:30p.m.), is part of the special, as well as, the Eastside Animal Shelter at 8920 Lomas Blvd. NE and Westside Animal Shelter at 11800 Sunset Garden SW (10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.).

For additional information contact 505-764-1164.

ABQ BioPark confirms pregnant orangutan

ABQ BioPark confirms pregnant orangutan

One of ABQ BioPark's orangutans, Sarah gave zookeepers a surprise after a pregnancy test yet in fact proved she is expecting a new baby in the next three months.

Sarah is almost five months pregnant and is already the mother of 4-year-old Reese.

"We are cautiously optimistic that Reese will be a big sister soon," Primate Supervisor Debbie Wiese said, "We're excited and hoping for the best, but unforeseen complications are always possible.”

Wiese made it clear the reason for the cautious optimism is due to the fact that Reese is a twin, but due to complications, the other baby died shortly after birth.

“This time, the ultrasound shows a single baby, and we're keeping an extra close eye on Sarah,” she said.

Dogs deserve better during the cold winter months

Dogs deserve better during the cold winter months

Donations needed for the New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better in Winter Outreach Program hosted by the Bernalillo County Animal Care Partners. As they are accepting donations to support dogs who are living in poor circumstances.

 

Dog houses, blankets, leashes, dog food, bowls, and harnesses are all needed for dogs whose owners need help providing better living environments for them. The items will be distributed during the cold winter months by New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better. New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, serving the forgotten dogs of New Mexico.

 

Donations are welcomed to be dropped off at the Bernalillo County Animal Care Services offices at 1136 Gatewood SW.

 

For more information, call Bernalillo County Animal Care Services st 505-468-PETS(7387).

 

Tie-the-Knot at Amor y Maś Celebration

Tie-the-Knot at Amor y Maś Celebration

 

 

Have a special person you know you want to spend your life with, and feeling like marriage is the way to go for you? Why not get married at a FREE walk-up wedding sponsored by A Celebration of Love Wedding Chapel in Historic Old Town at the Amor y Maś event February 9, 2013.

As Bernalillo County's Office of the County Clerk will be onsite issuing Marriage Certificates at the love filled event. Everything will be ready for couples to tie-the-knot, renew their vows, or join in a FREE group wedding. Amor y Maś will be taking place in the heart of Old Albuquerque from Noon - 5 p.m.

If you're only interested in having a nice romantic time with that special Valentine, there will be plenty for you and your sweetheart to do. Enjoy shopping at the Old Town shops and galleries, awesome dining at local restaurants, listen to local entertainment, plus a lot more.

ABQ BioPark koala put to rest after 18 years

ABQ BioPark koala put to rest after 18 years

An 18-year-old male koala, named Kaki, was euthanized by the ABQ BioPark Zoo's animal care team due to age-related issues.

Kaki was one of the oldest koalas in captivity and the only Victorian koala in North America.

"I feel very lucky to have gotten to work with Zaki," Stephanie Kain, senior zookeeper said. "Every koala I've worked with has a different personality, and Zaki was very easy-going and dignified. In his prime, he was a big, strong koala, but never aggressive. During this last year, he interacted with us more and really enjoyed getting his ears scratched."

Free pet spay and neuter surgeries

Free pet spay and neuter surgeries

Free spay and neuter services for cats dogs are being offered by the veterinary division at the City of Albuquerque Welfare Department.

Low-income and moderate-income Albuquerque residents can take pets in for the free surgeries on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.

Services will be offered on a first-come-first-serve walk-in basis. The first 15 dogs will be accepted and there is not limit on cats. Drop-off time is from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and pick-up time is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Last year Albuquerque city animal shelters put down 7,000 dogs and cats. Spaying and neutering animals can help control the population and provides a humane treatment of animals.

For more information please visit: www.cabq.gov/pets/