ALL ITEMS AND MONEY COLLECTED GO TO THE ROADRUNNER FOOD BANK. BERNALILLO COUNTY IS OPENING A NEW ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER IN NORTHEAST ALBUQUERQUE WILL OFFER ADOPTION SERVICES AND LOW COST VET CARE. THE COUNTY IS THRILLED TO BE ABLE TO TRANSFORM THIS VACANT BUILDING INTO AN INVESTMENT THAT WILL BENEFIT CURRENT AND FUTURE PET OWNERS. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AROUND THE BUILDING, YOU’LL SEE BROKEN WINDOWS. YOU’LL SEE THAT THIS IS A BUILDING THAT’S BEEN ABANDONED, FRANKLY, FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. AND HERE WE ARE ON A VERY VIBRANT CORRIDOR, THE MONTGOMERY CORRIDOR IN THE HEART OF MY DISTRICT. AND SO THE COUNTY’S PURCHASE OF THIS PROPERTY IS REALLY GOING TO FIX THIS BLIGHT ON THI
Bernalillo County in process of buying former animal hospital
New Animal Care Services Adoption and Education Center planned at 9901 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Bernalillo County expects to close on the purchase of the former VCA Animal Hospital in the Northeast Heights by the end of June for $2 million. The new Northeast Bernalillo County Animal Care Services Adoption and Education Center aims to accommodate the increased demand for services and programs from county’s Animal Care Services Department, a Bernalillo County news release said. The new facility will have animal housing areas, veterinary medical space, offices, indoor and outdoor play areas, a reception area, ample parking, storage, public education space, and areas where future revenue-generating opportunities can take place, the release said. “This Northeast Heights location will make adoptions more convenient and accessible while expanding opportunities for volunteers,” said County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents District 5. “Animal education programs and low- or no-cost veterinary services will be brought closer to Albuquerque residents. As an added benefit, we will revitalize a building that has been vacant for a couple of years, and bring new activity to the Montgomery corridor through adoptable pets and community engagement.” The department’s Animal Care and Resource Center at 3001 2nd St. Southwest will remain open and continue providing services. It was designed to serve 2,500 animals annually, but now cares for an average of 300 animals daily, and more than 6,500 animals a year. More information is available online at www.bernco.gov/animalcare.
Bernalillo County expects to close on the purchase of the former VCA Animal Hospital in the Northeast Heights by the end of June for $2 million.
The new Northeast Bernalillo County Animal Care Services Adoption and Education Center aims to accommodate the increased demand for services and programs from county’s Animal Care Services Department, a Bernalillo County news release said.
The new facility will have animal housing areas, veterinary medical space, offices, indoor and outdoor play areas, a reception area, ample parking, storage, public education space, and areas where future revenue-generating opportunities can take place, the release said.
“This Northeast Heights location will make adoptions more convenient and accessible while expanding opportunities for volunteers,” said County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents District 5. “Animal education programs and low- or no-cost veterinary services will be brought closer to Albuquerque residents. As an added benefit, we will revitalize a building that has been vacant for a couple of years, and bring new activity to the Montgomery corridor through adoptable pets and community engagement.”
The department’s Animal Care and Resource Center at 3001 2nd St. Southwest will remain open and continue providing services. It was designed to serve 2,500 animals annually, but now cares for an average of 300 animals daily, and more than 6,500 animals a year.
More information is available online at www.bernco.gov/animalcare.
