Albuquerque Animal Welfare Seeks Doghouse Donations for Pets Ahead of Cooler Weather

Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 28, 2026 —

The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department has launched its annual “Doghouse Drive,” a community initiative aimed at providing essential shelter for local pets as temperatures begin to fall. The department is currently seeking donations of new or gently used doghouses suitable for medium to large breeds.

The primary goal of the campaign is to ensure that companion animals have adequate protection from cooler weather conditions. The “Doghouse Drive” is a crucial effort to support pet owners who may not have the resources to provide heated or insulated shelter for their animals.

Residents interested in contributing can drop off doghouse donations at two key locations: the Eastside Animal Shelter and the Westside Animal Shelter. Specific operating hours for donation drop-offs are not detailed in the provided information.

For those looking to contribute through construction, the department offers the option to build doghouses using provided plans. Further details on these plans would typically be available through the department’s official channels.

Additionally, financial contributions are being accepted through the department’s non-profit partner. This avenue allows individuals to support the initiative monetarily, which the department can then use to purchase necessary supplies or facilitate the acquisition of doghouses. The name of the non-profit partner was not specified in the information provided.

The “Doghouse Drive” is an important, recurring program designed to address the welfare needs of animals in the community during transitional weather periods. The department has not yet provided an end date for the donation drive.

Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Fjeld on www.kob.com, see more information here.