Program Update: Animal Village NM is currently in a temporary pause on spay/neuter registrations while we secure sustainable funding and veterinary partnerships for 2026.We remain fully committed to prevention-focused solutions and will share updates here- and on our social media pages- as soon as services resume.
Thank you for standing with us.
A New Year. A Better Way to Help.
Sunny Aris, Co-Founder & Director, Animal Village NM
"Because They🐾Love Us"
To help us plan how many local pets and families we can serve, please click the Donate button above and choose a monthly sponsorship amount that feels right for you.
Ways to Show Love Right Now
$1,000 in matching funds are available right now — every one-time gift is doubled until the match is met.
Choose your way to show love:
• 💖 Give — One-time gifts (matched up to $1,000)
• 🐾 Sustain — Become a 2026 monthly sponsor
• 👟 Donate shoes — We’re past 95% of our goal, and every additional pound increases funding
• 🤝 Help hands-on — Volunteer or offer short-term storage for shoe bags
We’re excited to share that the AnimalVillageNM Marketplace is now live on eBay!😹🐶
This curated online store features vintage treasures, collectibles, art, and unique gifts — with every purchase supporting our low-cost spay & neuter program.
As we rebuild our donor and funding base to responsibly resume spay & neuter registrations, the Marketplace is one of the ways supporters can help immediately while also taking home something special.
We’ll be adding new items regularly, so we invite you to check back often.
Our Services
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New Mexico has the HIGHEST RATE OF PET ABANDONMENT IN AMERICA.
THE ONLY SOLUTION IS AFFORDABLE SPAY & NEUTER SERVICES.
THEREFORE, since 2007, our PAW (Partners in Animal Welfare) Program has provided subsidized spay-neuter assistance to more than 10,000 low-income pet guardians.
In Otero County, we register low-income pet owners inside the Ashley Furniture entrance, every 2nd Tuesday, 11:30a-1p.
In Lincoln County, register with us at the Ruidoso Community Center, 1st Mondays each month, 11:30a-1p.
Proof of low income status required in form of EBT or Medicaid card, or other proof of need.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering is a rewarding experience that benefits the animals and our volunteers.
The need for low-cost spay/neuter services is a crucial one for every community in New Mexico, where the pet abandonment rate is the highest in America! Event planning, strategic planning, new veterinary partners! All help is appreciated to improve the quality of life for animals in New Mexico. Give us a call and let us know about your skillsets!
Sunny Aris, Director/Co-Founder 575-415-8310
Other Ways To Help
Animal Village
Fund Raisers
Shoe Drive
Help us by donating your old shoes
For the last 7 years we've been partnering with Funds2Orgs to help raise money for Animal Village New Mexico. We earn $1000 every 2500 pairs collected, which funds 25 surgeries every time we do that! It's a lot of work, and we appreciate the help of Christopher Wright of Ruidoso, our Board President, who is now managing this program! Our collection boxes are currently located at the following businesses:
Otero County: White Sands Mall inside by ATM, and Alamogordo/Tularosa First Savings Banks, and Southern New Mexico Surgery Center.
Lincoln County: Ruidoso Community Center, Ruidoso Athletic Club, First Savings Bank, and BLue Lotus Day Spa.
If you know of a high traffic business location where we can place a shoe collection box, please phone us at 575-415-8310!
