Farmington Regional Animal Shelter

Farmington Regional Animal Shelter Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is a compassionate, open-admission shelter serving Farmington & greater San Juan County. Are you looking for a new BFF?

We provide temporary care and placement for animals in need, adoption, low-cost spay/neuter services, and volunteer opportunities. Farmington Regional Animal Shelter (FRAS) provides temporary shelter, basic medical care and adoption and transfer opportunities to the animals of the four-corners region. Receiving close to 8,000 animals each year, FRAS looks for any possible owner then evaluates each

animal before placing them up for adoption. Come on down to Shelter we have someone you need to meet!

🚨 Urgent Plea for Help from Our Four Corners Community! 🚨We’re desperately looking for a foster or adopter for a very sp...
07/28/2025

🚨 Urgent Plea for Help from Our Four Corners Community! 🚨

We’re desperately looking for a foster or adopter for a very special dog named Crandall. This sweet 5-year-old Shepherd mix came to us as a stray and has been struggling ever since. The shelter environment is overwhelming for him—loud noises, unfamiliar faces, and constant activity have left him shut down and withdrawn. He’s not eating much, doesn’t want to walk, and despite all our efforts, we’re watching his spirit fade.

💔 Our vet found no medical cause for his decline—it’s emotional. But when one of our foster volunteers took Crandall home for a couple of days, the difference was incredible. In a calm, quiet environment, Crandall started to come back to life. He ate, enjoyed his outings, and even began accepting gentle pets and affection. It confirmed what we suspected—he needs peace, patience, and love to truly thrive.
Crandall is neutered, vaccinated, and did well with both dogs and cats in his temporary foster home. Now he just needs a safe landing spot—a patient, compassionate person who can show him that the world isn’t so scary.

🧡 We will provide everything you need to foster, and we’re happy to discuss a foster-to-adopt arrangement if you're interested in giving him a forever home.

If you can help change Crandall’s story, please reach out to Amber [email protected] . His future at the shelter is heartbreaking—and you could be the lifeline he desperately needs.

Adoption Spotlight: Laura’s New Beginning! 🚀Sweet Laura, our 10-month-old orange-and-white mixed-breed sweetheart, found...
07/27/2025

Adoption Spotlight: Laura’s New Beginning! 🚀

Sweet Laura, our 10-month-old orange-and-white mixed-breed sweetheart, found her forever couch on July 20, 2025! From shy tail-wags in her kennel to gentle “lap-loving” cuddles during meet-and-greets, Laura stole every heart she met. 💛

Today we’re sending the warmest “thank you” to her new family for opening their home and hearts. Your decision to doesn’t just change Laura’s life; it inspires our whole Four Corners community to see shelter pets as the loyal, loving companions they are.

Laura will bring goofy zoomies, soft nuzzles, and endless gratitude to your days. We can’t wait for pup-dates, tag us so we can keep cheering for her happy tail! 🐾

Thinking about adding a furry friend to your family? Stop by Farmington Animal Shelter or browse our adoptables online: https://www.fmtn.org/583/9197/Adoptions

The next “Laura” might be waiting just for you.

—Your friends at Farmington Animal Services

⚾️ Welcome, Connie Mack World Series fans! The tournament is lighting up Farmington July 25 – August 2, 2025, and while ...
07/26/2025

⚾️ Welcome, Connie Mack World Series fans!

The tournament is lighting up Farmington July 25 – August 2, 2025, and while you’re cheering at Ricketts Park, why not make a paw-sitive impact too?

Our Doggie Day Out program lets you sign out one of our lovable, adoptable shelter dogs for a few hours of adventure. No commitment, no cost, just pure fun and tail-wags! Take a break between games to explore Main Street, hike the River Walk, or relax on a sunny patio with a pup cup and an iced latte from a local café. We supply the leash, treats, toys, and a snazzy “Adopt Me” bandana so your furry teammate can wow the crowd.

Every outing helps our dogs de-stress, build social skills, and show off to potential adopters. Plus, the stories and photos you share give us priceless info to find their perfect forever homes.

📍 Pick up at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, 133 Browning Pkwy
📝 Fast online sign-up: https://www.fmtn.org/1237/Doggie-Day-Out
🐾 Tag your adventures so we can cheer you on!

See you and your new four-legged MVP around town!

Meet Farmington’s Longest-Stay Legends, Almond Joy, Radar & Blaze! 🌟For 270 days, Almond Joy has been watching families ...
07/25/2025

Meet Farmington’s Longest-Stay Legends, Almond Joy, Radar & Blaze! 🌟

For 270 days, Almond Joy has been watching families walk by, hoping one will finally stop for him. Once this shy, black-and-brown sweetheart trusts you, he lights up with happy tail wags and playful zoomies. A calm introduction and a secure yard are all he needs to blossom into the loyal sidekick you’ve been looking for.

Right behind him is Radar, waiting 177 days. He’s the life-of-the-party type who just needs a chill handler and a pocket full of treats to keep his enthusiasm in check. Show him some structure, and you’ll get nonstop smiles, trail miles, and couch cuddles in return.

Rounding out our trio is tug-of-war champ Blaze, at 173 days and counting. Toy-obsessed and dog-friendly, this shepherd mix loves adventure as much as he loves a good belly rub. He’d thrive with an active family ready to match his energy.

Why foster or adopt a long-stay dog?

▪️Spayed/neutered, vaccinated & microchipped, ready to go!
▪️You open a kennel for the next animal in need.
▪️Fostering is free, we supply everything; you supply the love.

Come meet these amazing pups at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, 133 Browning Pkwy (open daily). Can’t adopt right now? Please share this post so Almond Joy, Radar, and Blaze can finally trade kennel walls for couch cushions.

Happy Tail Alert: Trigger’s Big Day Has Arrived! 🚀After 195 days of patient tail-wagging, squeaky-toy squeals, and perfe...
07/25/2025

Happy Tail Alert: Trigger’s Big Day Has Arrived! 🚀

After 195 days of patient tail-wagging, squeaky-toy squeals, and perfecting his best “sit,” our high-energy Aussie mix Trigger trotted out of Farmington Animal Shelter yesterday, July 24, 2025, to start a brand-new life!

At just 10 months old, Trigger spent more than half his young life here, but every fetch session, treat-bucket lesson, and kennel pep-talk was worth it when a kind-hearted young lady walked through our doors and said, “He’s the one.” 🥹❤️

Trigger may have arrived as a mouthy pup with big feelings, but he leaves as a confident companion ready to chase tennis balls and sunrise trails across the Four Corners. His story proves that “long-term” doesn’t mean “less adoptable,” it simply means the perfect match took a little longer to find.

👉 Help us celebrate by sharing Trigger’s journey! Every share inspires more families to open their hearts to our other long-stay pals still waiting for a couch to call their own.

Thank you, Farmington & Four Corners community, for believing in shelter pets. Together, we’re rewriting the narrative that shelters aren’t sad; they’re starting lines for second chances! 💚🐾

Calling all farmers, ranchers, and creative business owners in the Four Corners! 🌾🐾 If you’re looking for a natural, rou...
07/24/2025

Calling all farmers, ranchers, and creative business owners in the Four Corners! 🌾🐾

If you’re looking for a natural, round-the-clock rodent patrol, meet our “Spice Squad” Menace, Calvin, and Houston, three pint-sized pros who never clock out.

At just over two months old, these kittens already prefer stalking mice to sitting on laps, making them the perfect recruits for barns, workshops, greenhouses, and garages.

😸 Meet the team
• Menace – fluffy, jet-black, and will be spayed/neutered before starting the job.
• Calvin – a tuxedo princess, already fixed and ready for duty.
• Houston – an all-black beauty with bright eyes, spayed and cleared for take-off.

Adopting through our Working Cat Program is simple: we cover the spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip, free of charge. You provide daily food, fresh water, and a safe shelter while they learn the lay of the land.

Ready to give your property an eco-friendly, four-pawed security system? Email us at [email protected] or apply at https://www.fmtn.org/760/Working-Cats

Let’s turn “feral” into “forever” and keep those pesky rodents on the run!

Happy Parent Appreciation Day, Four Corners family! 🎉Today, we raise a paw to every single pet parent, from brand-new pu...
07/24/2025

Happy Parent Appreciation Day, Four Corners family! 🎉

Today, we raise a paw to every single pet parent, from brand-new puppy moms to lifelong cat dads. But we’re giving an extra round of applause to the heroes who adopted instead of shopped and to our amazing foster parents who open their homes (and couches!) to give shelter pets a breather.

Your patience turns scared eyes into sparkles, and your kindness saves lives, whether it’s forever or just for the weekend. Our kennels are overflowing with loving adult dogs who’d thrive on a short “stay-cation” away from the shelter.

👉 Not ready to commit forever? Try fostering! We supply food, gear, and support; you supply the TLC. Sign up at https://www.fmtn.org/767/Fostering or stop by any day this week to meet your future couch buddy.

From all of us at Farmington Animal Shelter, thank you for choosing love, through adoption, foster care, and lifelong companionship. 💙🐾

🌟 We’re finally sharing some big news, and we’re sorry it took us a minute!The kennels have been buzzing, but we couldn’...
07/23/2025

🌟 We’re finally sharing some big news, and we’re sorry it took us a minute!

The kennels have been buzzing, but we couldn’t keep this under wraps any longer: Farmington Animal Shelter is officially in the Foster 50 Challenge. This nationwide campaign unites shelters in all 50 states to make short-term fostering the new normal for pets who wait the longest, especially our adult and large-breed dogs.

Why adult-dog fostering is a game-changer:

▪️They’re stuck the longest. National shelter data shows length-of-stay keeps climbing, and big dogs feel it most.
▪️One sleepover can flip the script. Dogs who leave for just a night are 14× more likely to be adopted!
▪️Room to breathe = room to save. If only 2 % more pet-owning households fostered, preventable euthanasia could end in U.S. shelters.
▪️Even a 24–72-hour break matters. Short “weekend” fosters help dogs decompress and open a kennel for the next pup in need.

The 2025 Foster 50 window runs June 5 – August 31. Let’s show what Farmington can do!

Ready to change a life (or 50)? Here’s how:

▪️Walk right in. Visit us at 133 Browning Pkwy to chat with the team.
▪️Email our foster guru. Amber Francisco, Community Programs Mgr: [email protected].
▪️Apply online anytime. Quick, no-pressure application at http://fmtn.org/767/Fostering.
▪️Pick your adventure. Day trip, slumber party, or a few weeks until adoption, supplies, vet care, and 24/7 support are on us.
▪️Share their story. Your photos and couch-cuddling updates help adult dogs shine online and find forever homes faster.

P.S. We also place nursing kittens (with or without mom), puppies, and pets healing from medical procedures, but adult dogs are our summer headliners!

Thank you for your patience with our late update and for always showing up for the animals who need you most. 💛🐾

Happy Tails Alert: Heather Has Found Her Forever Home! 🐾Today, July 23, 2025, one of our top‑three longest‑stay pups fin...
07/23/2025

Happy Tails Alert: Heather Has Found Her Forever Home! 🐾

Today, July 23, 2025, one of our top‑three longest‑stay pups finally traded kennel bars for backyard stars. After 208 days on her journey, 196 days with us at Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, and 12 triumphant foster‑to‑adopt days, Heather’s adoption is official! At 4 yrs 6 mo and 50 lbs, this puzzle‑loving introvert now has the calm, caring household she’s always deserved.

🐾 Timeline
• Dec 27, 2024: Arrived as a shy stray
• Jul 11, 2025: Began foster‑to‑adopt adventure
• Jul 23, 2025: Adoption papers signed, Heather’s happily‑ever‑after starts now

✨ Why we’re celebrating big:
• Fostering saves lives. Even a short break from the shelter helps adult dogs relax and shine.
• Adult dogs rock. They’re past the puppy chaos and overflowing with gratitude.
• Community power. Your likes, shares, and comments kept Heather in the spotlight until her match appeared.

Ready to be the next hero? Foster or adopt an adult dog today. Your spare couch could launch another success story! Drop a 🎉 to welcome Heather home and tag a friend who needs a dose of magic.

07/22/2025

It’s Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday with KSJE 90.9FM and Amber Francisco from the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter!

Meet two amazing adoptable dogs & a resilient cat:
🐶 Kesha
🐶 Bellamy
🐱 Creed

Each of these pets is ready for a second chance and a forever home. 💛

Listen now: Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday: Kesha, Bellamy & Creed: Amber Francisco, Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Visit us in Farmington, serving families across the Four Corners area!

🐾 We’re hiring! 🐾Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is looking for a hard-working, animal-loving individual to join our ...
07/22/2025

🐾 We’re hiring! 🐾

Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is looking for a hard-working, animal-loving individual to join our team as a Temporary Animal Care Technician.

If you’re passionate about helping animals and want to support our mission to care for and rehome pets in need, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Apply now at cofjobs.com and be part of making a difference in our community.

Address

Farmington, NM

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15055991098

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