Welcome to Dog 'Cruces - Information for the Las Cruces Dog!

We are the first and only online community in Southern New Mexico for dog owners and their pets. Looking for dog-friendly parks and places? Need to find a new veterinarian? Searching for low-cost spay/neuter services? You'll find it all here at Dog 'Cruces.

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Lucky's family search

Lucky has not been so lucky so far, he is a mixed terrier of sorts but handsome as ever. Lucky has been placed several times with families only to be returned for human reasons (economy, living situation, etc) which has caused confusion and a broken heart. Lucky loves children and is loyal. He would prefer to have all the attention lavished on him, preferably being an only dog. He is three years old, needs more training but is willing to learn. He is from ASCMV but is currently being fostered by Carol Grady. Carol can fill you in on Lucky by calling 575-652-4808 or 575-202-7576. Forever family need only apply/call. (Click on image for larger view)

Dog Daze

The Carriage House Salon & Boutique presents Dog Daze, May 20th from 10am-2pm. $5 entry fee or a bag of dog food. $5 Doggie Fashion Show, $5 Dog Wash. Food, Prizes, Raffle items. All Donation and Proceeds will benefit SNAP (Spay & Neuter Action Program). If you need more information call or email The Carriage house Salon at 575-556-9209, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Click on image for flyer)

ASCMV: Pet Adoption Events for Saturday, May 19th

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two off-site pet adoption events on Saturday, May 19.  Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

• Adoptions will take place from 8am-12noon at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Las Cruces. Dogs available for adoption will be located at the north end of the mall. Cats can be adopted from the offices of the Southwest Environmental Center just north of the Rio Grandé Theater.
  
• Adoptions event also being held at PetCo, 3050 E. Lohman from 10am-3pm

Adoption fees are $75 for dogs/ puppies and $50 for cats/kittens. The fee includes the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.

At the PetCo event, microchipping for pets that already have homes will be available to the public for $20, and city pet licenses will be available to neutered pets for $5 each. Licenses for unneutered pets are $25 each. Proof of spay/neuter is required before a $5 license will be issued. Pet owners also must bring current proof of rabies vaccination for each animal to be licensed.

For further information, call the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley at (575) 382-0018, or visit the website at www.ascmv.org. People who are hearing-impaired can call (575) 541-2182. Shelter hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Special Sunday Yappy Hour

Special Sunday Yappy Hour: Sunday, May 20 at Ardovino's Desert Crossing from 5pm-7pm. Come enjoy Ardovino's big patio and excellent menu! Door prizes, raffle, contests and more! Pooches receive free dog treats and all the attention they can handle. $5 donation at the door. Hosted by the Spay and Neuter Action Program and DACHS; sponsored by American Classified, Dog Cruces, the Las Cruces Sun-News and the El Paso Times. (Click on image for flyer)

Bowlin' for Bassets and Beagles

Presented by LC Singles
Sunday, May 20 from 2pm-4pm
Location: Ten Pin Alley, 1201 E. Amador

All profits go to Southern Nm Basset and Beagle Rescue to help with medical bills for abused and/or neglected animals.

$10 covers – your lane fee, shoe rental and a little left over for our furry friends! All donations gladly accepted!

If you don’t bowl, come watch and give your support!

Daily Cat Adoptions at Local Retail Locations

Home or Heaven

An inside look at the working of the ASCMV
Documentary directed by Dominic Aragon

** Hard to watch but worth viewing in order to educate

The First 60 Minutes

"From the minute a dog or cat sets paw inside an animal control vehicle or shelter, the clock is ticking on decisions, procedures and practices that can spell health or illness - even life or death - for that animal."

Please make a difference in the lives of our shelter pets. You can learn more by going to the Maddie's Fund at  www.maddiesfund.org/Resource_Library/The_First_60_Minutes