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It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

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
Website
http://itsapawsitivelife.com
Phone
(505) 570-2063
Donation
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Email
itsapawsitivelife@gmail.com
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Adoptable pets at It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue
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Delilah

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Dobby

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Candy

Labrador Retriever

Female 1 yr 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Shandi Willow

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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George

Akita

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Fiji

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 6 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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How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home
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Introducing a new pet to your existing pets
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How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

Pets at shelters & rescues near It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

ACAT (Albuquerque Cat Action Team)

P.O. Box 51683,
Albuquerque, NM 87181

Jemez Pueblo Animal Rescue

Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

ABQ Chihuahua Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 66633, 505-275-7283,
Albuquerque, NM 87193

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Jimmy

Belgian Malinois

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Belen, NM
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COCO

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Hydro

Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Bernalillo, NM
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BEAN

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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ALLEGRA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Santa Fe, NM
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Tux

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Rio Rancho, NM

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