Free Pet Behavior Helpline

Not to be indelicate, but…is your pooch peeing on the carpet suddenly? Has Fluffy the cat decided your new leather couch makes a great new scratching post? Or maybe Rover has become a real Houdini, laughing at your attempts to fence him in?

Do you know many pets wind up in shelters for these kind of reasons? Which is sad, because they are all solvable problems.

The key to a long, loving relationship with our pets is understanding how to deal with their behaviors in order to keep peace in the home. If you’re having problems with your pet’s behavior, FREE help is available from Animal Humane New Mexico.

Just call 505-938-7900 to speak to a trained coach who can help you solve pet behavior problems. This is an absolutely free service!

The Animal Humane Behavior free helpline can help you deal with issues including: 

• Destruction
• Barking
• Escaping
• Housetraining
• Digging
• Fearful Behavior
• Separation Anxiety
• Chasing
• Eating Disorders
• Puppy & Kitten Development
• Multiple Animal Households and introducing new pets

Now, if only they could provide free trained coaches to deal with teenage behavior problems, we’d be set.

By the way, the Artists for the Animals fundraiser on August 14, 2010, includes an art auction, hors d’oeuvres, raffle, and live music.  There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are $60, and the event is from 6 – 9 pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.  It’s a good cause to support and you get to dress up fancy – dress code is cocktail attire!

Pet owners: also see 10% discount on dog and cat treats plus Boofy’s Best for Pets coupons.

– Original post by Elizabeth Hanes, updated by Tania

$10 Cats and Kittens from Animal Humane

It doesn’t get any better (or cheaper!) than this. Bring home a new furry family member for just $10 during Animal Humane New Mexico‘s Fall Adopt-a-thon, September 25-27 (2009). The cost of your new furbaby includes spaying/neutering and vaccinations, so you just can’t beat this deal!

All you have to do is stop by Animal Humane during normal business hours (10:00am – 6:00pm; closed for lunch from noon to 1:00pm) and pick out your new tabby, calico, longhair, shorthair, maybe even polydactyl kitty. At this price, better get two of them to keep each other company.

Animal Humane New Mexico is located at 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Free Pet Behavior Helpline

Not to be indelicate, but…is your pooch peeing on the carpet suddenly? Has Fluffy the cat decided your new leather couch makes a great new scratching post? Or maybe Rover has become a real Houdini that laughs at your attempts to fence him in?

Did you know many pets wind up in shelters simply for the types of reasons cited above? Which is sad, because these are all solvable problems.

The key to a long, loving relationship with our pets is understanding how to deal with their behaviors in order to keep peace in the home. If you’re having problems with your pet’s behavior, FREE help is available from Animal Humane New Mexico.

Just call 505-938-7900 to speak to a trained coach who can help you solve pet behavior problems. This is an absolutely free service!

Now, if only they could provide free trained coaches to deal with teenage behavior problems, we’d be set.

–Elizabeth Hanes

BOGO Kittehs! Kittahs! Kitties!

Two cats inhabit Cheap Central. Actually, it’s about two-and-a-half cats. One is a big, dumb lunk. The other is sleek and intelligent. If only we could teach her to type, this website would boast a lot more content. Of course, a lot of it would be about cat treats.

At any rate, it’s safe to say we love cats. If you love cats, too, here’s a great offer from Animal Humane New Mexico.

For a limited time, you can adopt two cats for the price of one! That’s two adorable new additions to your household for just $9.99! You can name one of them “BOGO” and the other one “Free.”

Animal Humane NM is open seven days a week, closed for lunch from noon to 1:00pm. They’re located at 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Adopt a Dog or Cat on the Cheap

Do you like big dogs? Small dogs? Energetic dogs? Couch potato dogs?

Or maybe you don’t like dogs, at all. You’d rather have a cat who will sit in your lap and purr itself to sleep?

No matter your preference, Animal Humane New Mexico has the perfect pet for you. And, for a limited time, you can adopt any dog over six months old for just $50. Or, get any cat over seven months old for just $9.99! In both cases, the price includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and a microchip. You can’t beat that.

This promotion has no set end date, but will be available for at least a week.

Pets enrich our lives so much. Why not provide one of these loving animals with a good home today? It’s always hard to say “no” to these furry faces, but at these rates, it’s practically impossible!

Animal Humane NM is open seven days a week from 10:00am – 6:00pm (closed for lunch from noon – 1:00pm daily) and is located at 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque. More info: 255-5523.

Tell them ABQ on the Cheap sent you!

–Elizabeth Hanes

Discount Pet Adoptions

Weird headline, we know, and one that might make you initially shake your head. But it’s legit. (Thanks to reader Margaret for the tip!)

Starting today (7/3/09) through Monday, July 6 (2009), Animal Humane New Mexico is offering the following adoption deals on great pets for your family:

• All dogs 7 months and older are $19.99
• Puppies 6 months and younger are $39.99
• These prices include spay/neuter and microchip!

You just can’t beat this.

If you’re looking for a new pet, why not save a dog — and save some money at the same time? These animals make great family pets, and you can feel good about giving them a wonderful new home!

Note Animal Humane New Mexico will be closed Saturday, in honor of the 4th of July holiday. Their normal hours are 10:00am – 6:00pm (closed noon to 1:00pm), seven days a week. More info: 255-5523.

Animal Humane New Mexico is located in the UNM area at 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque.

–Elizabeth Hanes