There are many different ways you can "Be a Friend " and help the animals at the City's Animal Care Centers. Though the Animal Welfare Department is funded by the City of Albuquerque, the sheer volume of animals which are cared for by their three locations means that there are always funding gaps for those things which make the life at the shelter just a little better for the animals. We are "The Friends" when there is a need! Check out some of the ways we're able to help:
VOLUNTEER. If you have some time to "spare", consider becoming an Animal Care Center Volunteer. Kennel Kompadres is proud to support the volunteers and their good work! What better way to help the animals than to help counsel prospective adopters, greet and help the public, and care for and socialize the animals. The budget for this program is limited. We're happy to fill in the gaps, especially when it comes to providing recognition for these hard-working folks. Volunteers supply the work, we supply the pizza!!
CLEAN THOSE CLOSETS. You might be able to help the Animal Care Centers fill their "Wish List." The following items are always in demand:
- Dog and cat grooming supplies, including shampoos, combs and clippers
- Carriers and crates (all sizes)
- Old towels
- Small, washable rugs or mats
- Canned dog and cat food (mushy kind for old dogs, puppies and kittens)
- Dog and cat toys (must be new or able to be disenfected
CASH DONATIONS. Donations are always joyously accepted! Check out the Programs your donation supports.
Toys, toys, toys. We've supplied lots of toys--dog and cat. It's always time for new toys!
Kennel supplies. We've bought dozens of towels, dog beds for the dogs and puppies, cozy beds for the kittens and cats, crates, dog and cat food bowls, litter boxes, cardboard carriers, and kennel signs.
Grooming. Electric clippers, replacement clipper blades, combs, brushes, grooming shears, hair dryers--the animals have to look their best!
Safety.
Feral cats pose a special hazard to the kennel staff when they try to
move them. And, feral cats are NOT HAPPY in a cattery cage. Sooo, some
ingenious person developed those cubes you'll see inside the top row of
cages in the cattery. They have the little round hole so that the cat
can crawl inside for security and the cover that quickly swivels over
that hole so that the kennel staff can remove the cube from the cage for
its daily cleaning. Yep, we've paid for replacement feral cat cages.
More education. We're always happy to fund the purchase of educational brochures and pamphlets.
Adopt-a-thons. Shelter "open houses" and off-site adopt-a-thons are a regular occurrence. We provide funding for "special touches" - decorations, Halloween candy or Christmas stockings and treats for the children. And, of course, there are always the Mascots' coloring books and trading cards, too!
Veterinary. "We
need a quick x-ray to make sure a kitten is "mended" and ready for
adoption. Can you help?" You bet we can and did. The kitten was
pronounced "ready to go" and she did--she found a new home the next
day! "We've got a momma dog--all eight of her puppies are adopted and
she's left. We have people who are interested in her but she needs
surgery. Can you help?" Again, we did. Momma Dog now has her own
special people, children to play with, and a dog "pal ."
Foster program.
We are now pleased to help with the foster program. The foster parents
supply the love and we supply the replacement milk for the puppies and
kittens.
You may let us decide where your donation is spent or you can let us know if you would like it applied in a certain way. Donations may be designated, for example, for "toys", spay/neuter programs, education, etc.
If you would like to make a cash donation, please make your check out to Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres and mail to:
Treasurer, Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres
139 Palacio Rd.
Corrales, NM 87048
or
Drop your check off at either the Eastside or Westside Animal Care Centers
or
Send via Pay Pal to kennelkompadres@gmail.com
Thank You!
