ABQ BioPark Reopens Renovated BUGarium Exhibit
The refreshed space features expanded habitats and modular tanks for over 100 insect and animal species.
Live Poll
Do you find public insect exhibits interesting and educational to visit?
Albuquerque Pets News
Coverage of pets in Albuquerque focuses on ownership, care and the bond between residents and their companion animals. This includes reporting on veterinary health, adoption trends and safety alerts for pet products.
Wildlife
Wildlife Officials Plan to Relocate Orphaned Bear Cubs
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will transport two cubs to a safe habitat after their mother died at a local golf course.
Dogs
Live Poll
Do you believe using drone technology is a positive way for neighbors to assist in local emergencies?
Albuquerque Student Uses School Drone to Find Dog
A local aviation student deployed a drone to assist in locating a missing dog following a vehicle accident.
Cats
Live Poll
Should local authorities prioritize animal welfare interventions when responding to reports of residential neglect?
Albuquerque Police Arrest Man, Rescue Over 100 Cats
Authorities discovered the animals living in poor conditions on a property after serving warrants on the resident.
Large Animals
Live Poll
Do you believe livestock competition is a beneficial activity for young people to pursue?
Teen Placed Fifth in State Fair Beef Competition
Daniella Lopez-Gallegos secured a top-five finish at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair market beef event.
Reporting here centers on local shelter capacity, veterinary resource availability, pet ownership trends and safety warnings for food or supply products. The scope spans across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal changes in heat and local wildlife interactions often require specific attention from pet owners. Population growth and shifts in housing density are the primary factors that alter how the city manages pet care and animal welfare.