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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Dog'Cruces Spring 2014 Issue on stands!

Dog Cruces.... Cat Cruces Issue is available on stands at local businesses, veterinarian's offices and more. Pick up your copy today!

Fur Balls Rescue: Online Fund Raiser

Big Kitty Fix Clinics (make appointment)

Spay or Neuter Your Cat! Dates for "Big Kitty Fix" Clinics

Upcoming clinic dates for low-cost spay-neuter for the Dona Ana County "Big Kitty Fix" w/contact info for appointments are listed below. Clinics will be held at the SNAP Office at 2405 W. Picacho.

• Saturday, July 26th
• Saturday, August 9th and Saturday, August 23rd
• Saturday, September 13th and Saturday, September 27th
• Saturday, October 11th
• Saturday, November 8th
• Saturday, December 13th

Please contact Michelle Corella ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 575-639-3036) or Anne Markman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 575-993-8840) for more information or to make an appointment. The suggested co-pay is $37.00 and this includes the surgery, a rabies shot, a microchip and an ear tip if the cat is feral. (Click on image for larger view)

Fat Cat Cash Raffle

Fat cash cash raffle, benefitting the Spay & Neuter Action Program (SNA) a 501(c)3 non-profit of Dona Ana County.  Tickets are $10, Grand prize is $500.  Drawing will be held, September 20, 2014.  Tickets can be purchased at the SNAP office, 2405 W. Picacho Ave. or Better Life Pet Foods, 365 Avenida de Mesilla .  www.snapnewmexico.org • 575-524-9265.  (click on image for larger view)

Summer Saturdays at the Sanctuary

ASCMV Off-Site Pet Adoption Events and Volunteer Opportunities

• From 8:30 a.m. to noon, adoptions will take place 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 Center for Spiritual Living at the north end of the mall, across from the site where the dog adoptions take place.
• From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., adoptions also will be facilitated at PetCo, 3050 E. Lohman, also in Las Cruces.

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.

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley also offers low-cost spay/neuter operations at the rate of $35 for dogs and $25 for cats. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the shelter offices.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Dedicated transport drivers who are able to handle rambunctious adult dogs and puppies are needed for transport services on Saturday mornings in conjunction with off-site adoption initiatives.  Volunteers must be 18 or older with valid registration, driver’s license and insurance. An application form can be obtained by contacting the shelter’s volunteer coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To be considered, you must be able to handle large, rambunctious dogs and playful puppies. Training courses will be provided to selected applicants. Orientation and training provided and required prior to volunteering with ASCMV.
• Volunteers are also needed to assist with animal care and socializing, as well as helping to facilitate cat adoptions on Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market. To apply, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.

Low-cost Vaccinations and Microchips

Zero in 7 Coalition for Pets & People Low-cost Vaccinations, $7 microchips on Saturday, July 19th from 8am-1pm at Tractor Supply co. (1440 W. Picacho Ave).  Services provided by Wolfgang Veterinary Services (575-647-4900). 

Dogs: Rabies $12 & $18, Parvo/Distemper: $17 .  Cats: Rabies $18, Distemper $17, Leukemia $20.  All prices include tax.  (Click on image for larger view)

Big Kitty Fix Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

DogCruces Videos

Check out DogCruces videos, from videos featuring animals from stories in our DogCruces magazine to videos from local events/fundraisers.  Go to youtube.com/user/dogcruces or CLICK HERE.

DogCruces Apparel

DogCruces apparel is now available for purchase at http://dogcruces.spreadshirt.com