Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley
Our Mission
Our mission at the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley is to provide safe shelter for all lost, mistreated, and abandoned animals within the Mesilla Valley and surrounding communities. We are dedicated to placing every animal into a safe, loving, and permanent home whenever possible.
Serving Our Community
Established in August 2008, the ASCMV was formed through a joint powers agreement between the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to operate a regional animal shelter. As the only open-admission municipal animal shelter in our area, we serve a vital role in our community by supporting both animals in need and the families who love them.
Our Commitment to Care
We believe in providing the highest standards of humane care and husbandry by upholding the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of animal welfare. Our facility is supported by a robust network of volunteers and foster families who provide extra love, socialization, and comfort to animals while they wait for their forever homes. Whether it is through specialized kitten care or helping dogs find a break from the kennel, our team works tirelessly to ensure each animal’s well-being.
Your Next Best Friend
Adopting from the ASCMV is more than just bringing home a pet; it is about finding a companion who is ready for a new beginning. We focus on responsible pet ownership through education and outreach, ensuring that both you and your new family member are set up for a lifetime of joy together. Every adoption is a partnership that creates a lasting, positive change for our community's animals.
Get Involved
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our adoptable animals online or visit our facility in Las Cruces. If you are not in a position to adopt, you can also support our mission by volunteering your time or becoming a foster parent to a pet in need today.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Poor post-surgical follow-up
7/31 - Now You Know, July 31, 2026 - Las Cruces Bulletin
Expanding the broadband education network More than 32,000 students, teachers and staff in two southern New Mexico school districts and one charter school are now connected to the state’s broadband education network, a system that offers schools...
7/31 - New life for local shelters - Las Cruces Bulletin
More pets across southern New Mexico could soon receive lifesaving care thanks to state funding aimed at expanding veterinary services and improving aging shelter facilities. The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will receive...
7/17 - Animal Services Center awarded $125,000 for surgical suite expansion
The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will receive $125,000 from New Mexico for renovation and expansion of its surgical suite.
7/17 - 17 New Mexico animal shelters receive state funding for facility upgrades
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A total of 17 animal shelters across New Mexico will receive a portion of $2 million to improve the care and sheltering of domestic cats and dogs. The Department of Finance an…
6/25 - Las Cruces animal control urges pet safety plan before fireworks
Las Cruces Animal Control is urging pet owners to make a safety plan before fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday.
6/24 - Free dog microchipping event set before Fourth of July in Las Cruces
Las Cruces residents can get free microchips for the first 100 dogs during a June 27 event at City Hall before the Fourth of July holiday.
