Lucky Paws Adoption Center Closing Permanently on December 7th 2024

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Lucky Paws at Coronado Center is a welcoming and pleasant adoption center that showcases wonderful shelter pets available for adoption.

All Lucky Paws pets are spayed or neutered, immunized, microchipped, and ready to go to their new, loving, forever homes. All new pet parents must meet the City of Albuquerque qualified adopter requirements.

Qualified Adopters

Who is a Qualified adopter?

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Has never been convicted of any form of animal cruelty under any law
• Has never been convicted two or more times for any violation of the HEART Ordinance or any preceding animal ordinance
• Has never had any animal related permit revoked or suspended
• Has never failed to reclaim an animal from Animal Welfare
• Has not surrendered an animal within one year at the time of adoption
• Has never been convicted of child or domestic abuse.

Holds

Since all Lucky Paws pets are ready and eager to go home, there will be no reserve holds placed on animals; animals go home same day.

Parking

We suggest parking on the southwest side of Boot Barn at Coronado Mall. New pet adopters are not allowed to show off their new friends by walking through the mall. Leaving the mall with your pet is only allowed through the foyer at the south end of the Boot Barn entrance.

Lucky Paws Adoption Van on the Move

Hours and locations vary. See Animal Welfare events for Mobile Lucky Paws locations. Lucky Paws adoption van is not at every event. Please read each event info to make sure Lucky Paws adoption van will be there.

Animal Welfare Department is always looking to expand our community outreach with our Lucky Paws adoption van by working with local business owners. If you're a pet-loving business owner or community organization looking to make a "pawsitive" impact for our furry friends, please send your date, time, location and expected number of attendees. We need all information no later than 30 days in advance to [email protected] . 

Help Us Spread the Word

• Encourage potential pet adopters to go to Lucky Paws.
• Do not patronize backyard breeders or puppy mills. Adopt or buy pets from reputable breeders with valid permits.
• Spay or neuter your animals.

Lucky Paws Mission

To serve as tireless champions for the animals of Albuquerque by providing them the finest care available along with hands-on assistance in finding happy homes.