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Due to high winds and cold temperatures, the City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center will temporarily close kennel viewing. Kennel covers will remain down to block cold wind and maintain a warm, comfortable environment for the animals. Visitors looking for lost pets or interested in adoption are still welcome. Staff will provide access to the center’s photo book and can bring animals out individually to meet prospective adopters. The Animal Care Center appreciates the public’s u

Las Vegas, NM  — What if playing a game on your phone could help feed a shelter dog right here in Las Vegas? Thanks to the free TREAT app, it can. The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center is inviting animal lovers to download the app and start playing for real shelter pets. The TREAT app features actual dogs from the shelter, transforming them into animated characters in a simple, interactive dice game. Each roll earns “kibbles,” which translate into real food and treats dona

The City of Las Vegas is excited to share the plans and designs for the new Animal Care Center currently under way. Residents are invited to attend an informative session on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the City Council Chambers, 1700 N. Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM, to learn more about the project. At the session, you can: Learn about the potential design and layout of the new facility, including potential options for indoor and outdoor spaces and adoption areas Un

The City of Las Vegas is focused on cleaning up our community and getting it in great shape. That’s why we’re giving you an 8-week head start to get your property ready before the code enforcement sweep in early 2026. This effort builds on much of the citywide work you have seen in the community. Taking a little time now to clean up and fix issues helps keep your property safe, your neighborhood welcoming, and the community looking its best—so we can all start the New Year on

The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center has been notified that approximately 18 cats, all abandoned in poor condition, will be arriving tomorrow morning. The shelter is already operating at full capacity and must clear space immediately to accommodate this emergency intake. Due to the limited size of the cat room, the Center is urgently seeking foster homes to temporarily house current shelter cats so the incoming group can be received safely. All supplies, veterinary care,

Las Vegas, N.M. — Thanks to growing community advocacy and support, plans are finally taking shape for a new and much-needed animal care center in the City of Las Vegas. City officials, including Animal Care Center Manager Bea Gallegos, Police Chief Caleb Marquez, and shelter staff, recently met with Shelter Planners of America to discuss the vision and design needs for the upcoming facility, which promises to transform animal care and adoption services in the community. The