APA has been given the exciting opportunity to help some former abused, court-held dogs find an alternative from our municipal shelter.  Most of these dogs are pit bull-type dogs who would not stand a chance at a shelter.  APA believes these dogs are deserving of a second chance at life as a papered pooch after the abuse and stress they have lived through for anywhere from months-to-years.  We are working with New Mexico Pets Alive to make that happen for any area dogs released to us instead of the local shelter.

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More pictures of first set of rescued former abused dogs...

PATCH is a large male pit bull/bulldog mix who was a victim in a hoarding case.

Patch in his foster home post-neuter surgery...

Patch in his new kennel at Animal Village...

First set of former abused dogs rescued!

The first three dogs released to APA in September 2011 were accepted into Animal Village New Mexio in Alamogordo, a wonderful sanctuary.  Interested adopters should visit the dogs at the sanctuary.

BLONDIE is a 4-6 year old, small female pit bull mix who was a victim of starvation and being chained out 24/7.

Blondie in her foster home post-spay surgery... 

Blondie in her new kennel at Animal Village in Alamogordo ...

CHICA is a small female, pit bull/red heeler mix who was also chained out and starved by her abuser. 

Chica in her foster home post-spay surgery... 

Chica in her new kennel at Animal Village...