Shelter Pets Need Presents Too
ALBUQUERQUE – Celebrate the season of giving by bringing comfort and joy to pets in shelters. There are only 19 days left for “Operation Silent Night”, a City program managed through the Animal Welfare Department.
The Operation Silent Night wish list for cats and dogs includes small cat toys, treats, beds, brushes, wand toys, scratchers, blankets, towels, dog enrichment toys, collars, harnesses, pill pockets, and Kong’s toys. You can help by fulfilling their wish list as they spend their holidays at Animal Welfare shelters.
“This season generates a lot of generosity in Burqueños, as we’re all getting our gift lists together let’s remember our city’s shelter pets,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “A toy or blanket can bring a lot of joy while they’re waiting to find forever homes.”
Donations will be accepted through December 31. Members of the public can drop off their donations at the Animal Welfare Department shelters and at participating small businesses throughout the city. For a listing of drop-off locations, go to www.cabq.gov/pets.
Find and order goodies for the animals through the Amazon Wish List for Albuquerque Shelter Animals at ABQ Animal Welfare Wishlist
Other ways you can get involved:
- Adopt pets from the shelter – adoption fee waived
- Foster pets
- Volunteering
- Donate supplies
- Spay and Neuter your pets, actively promote spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation
- Spread awareness about AWD’s shelter's needs through social media and word-of-mouth
Thank you for helping bring holiday joy to all the shelter pets at the Animal Welfare Department shelters.