Otero County Shelter

Municipal Pet Adoptions

Every adoptable dog and cat receives thorough behavioral observation, mandatory spay or neuter services, core vaccinations, and a registered microchip before transitioning safely into local Alamogordo households.

Fee Inclusions

Complete Medical Verification

100%

Mandatory Spay or Neuter Voucher

Rabies

Core Municipal Vaccination Clearings

Lifelong

Registered Microchip Identification

Annual

City Pet Licensing Compliance Tag

Adoption Steps

Shelter Placement Protocol

Our shelter staff ensures every placement meets municipal public health guidelines, verifies pet containment capacity, and assists families with safe integration before final release.

Kennel Consultation

Veterinary Records Review

Municipal Registration

Tour our North Florida Avenue facility Tuesday through Saturday to observe adoptable dogs and cats within clean outdoor socialization runs under field staff supervision.

Review verified shelter intake logs, behavioral temperament evaluations, rabies vaccination certifications, and microchip registration files alongside our kennel technician team.

Present a valid government photo identification, sign the municipal responsible pet ownership affidavit, and finalize official Otero County licensing compliance documentation onsite.

Inspect Available Shelter Pets

Walk-in kennel meet-and-greets operate Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Meet with our care officers to finalize responsible pet placements.