Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley
Our Mission
At the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV), our mission is to provide safe shelter for all lost, mistreated, and abandoned animals in our community. We are dedicated to placing each animal into a safe, loving, and permanent home while promoting responsible pet ownership through education and outreach.
Our Roots and Community
Established in August 2008, the ASCMV was formed through a joint powers agreement between the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. As the region's only open-admission municipal animal shelter, we proudly serve our community by maintaining a high-capacity facility for those who need us most.
Our Commitment to Care
We are a progressive organization guided by the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of animal welfare. From providing for basic needs like nutrition and comfort to ensuring mental and physical well-being, our team and volunteers work tirelessly to create a humane environment for every animal in our care.
Your Partner in Adoption
When you adopt from the ASCMV, you aren't just gaining a companion; you are changing a life. We strive to create the perfect match, ensuring our animals find their forever families while providing the support you need to make the transition a joyful experience for everyone involved.
Get Involved
Whether you are ready to open your heart to a new pet, interested in becoming a volunteer, or want to explore our foster program, we invite you to connect with us. Visit our website to view our currently adoptable animals or come by our facility in Las Cruces to see how you can make a difference today.
- Compassionate and helpful staff
- Efficient adoption and search process
- Operational friction regarding surrender policies
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Experts share essential safety tips for children encountering unfamiliar dogs to prevent bites and dangerous situations.
10/9 - Lost dog in Las Cruces? Here is what happens next
A gate left open or a dog slipping out of a yard can quickly turn into a stressful search for pet owners. But if Las Cruces Animal Control finds the animal first, officers have a process to help reunite it with its family.
9/10 - How a Kind Man Helped a Terrified Shelter Puppy Overcome Her Fear and Find Love
A little love can work magic.
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.
