Stray Hearts Animal Shelter
Our Mission
Stray Hearts is a socially conscious animal shelter and adoption center dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their families and providing compassionate, humane care for homeless animals in Taos, New Mexico. We strive to create a world where every healthy and safe animal finds a loving home while supporting our community with essential resources.
Why We Are Here
As a proud member of the Socially Conscious Animal Community, we believe that the future of animal welfare relies on more than just housing pets—it requires transparency, leadership, and thoughtful public policy. We serve the Taos area by offering a safe haven for animals in transition and by acting as a partner to residents through our community services, such as our pet food bank.
How We Care
Our work is defined by a deep respect for the animals in our care, utilizing a transparent model that prioritizes their medical well-being and long-term success. From the moment an animal enters our facility on St. Francis Lane to the day they leave with their forever family, our dedicated team and volunteers provide the medical attention, socialization, and enrichment needed to help them thrive. By operating as a Candid GuideStar Platinum-rated nonprofit, we ensure that every contribution directly supports our life-saving mission.
Joining Your Family
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are committed to helping you find a loyal companion that perfectly fits your lifestyle. Our team works hard to get to know each dog and cat, ensuring that every match is built on a foundation of mutual happiness and long-term commitment.
Get Involved
We invite you to experience the warmth of our community firsthand! Whether you are looking for your new best friend or want to make a difference by volunteering, we would love to welcome you. Visit us at our shelter, explore our adoptable animals online, or join us at an upcoming event to help us continue our vital work.
- Dedicated volunteers and staff
- Efficient vaccination services
- Inconsistent adoption process communication
7/22 - Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Report
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8
5/23 - Taos animal shelter enters into municipal contract with town 3 years after severing ties
Years after cutting ties with local governments over how much they were being paid, the Taos-area’s only animal shelter has a new agreement with the town, to help fund operations.
5/20 - Stray Hearts Animal Shelter Report
The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Monday (April 13) through Sunday (April 19). Animals currently in care: 57 Total intakes this week: 8
