72 Hrs

Mandatory stray hold window

24/7

Field officer emergency dispatch

100%

Intake microchip scan rate

Shelter and field responsibilities

Operating under municipal health codes, our officers handle animal welfare investigations, quarantine monitoring, and daily shelter custody across Otero County.

Lost & Found Intake

Field Dispatch & Code

Humane Pet Adoptions

Every stray brought to the shelter undergoes immediate health assessment and registry logging. Owners can verify records and reclaim pets during scheduled kennel hours.

Uniformed officers address aggressive animal reports, livestock containment, and city pet licensing compliance to protect residential neighborhoods.

Animals completing legal stray hold durations receive rabies immunizations, health checks, and microchipping prior to adoption placement.

Check intake rosters within 72 hours

State ordinance establishes a three-day holding window for stray intake before adoption processing begins. Bring rabies documentation to the Florida Avenue shelter.