Adopt a Australian Cattle Dog in New Mexico

Australian Cattle Dogs — also called Blue Heelers — are tough, intelligent, and intensely driven herding dogs. They land in rescue when owners don't anticipate their non-stop energy and need for a job. A rescued ACD in an active, structured home is loyal beyond measure.

New Mexico has a large rescue dog population, with active organizations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Rural and border-region shelters add significantly to the population. A rescued New Mexico dog often comes from a high-need shelter in a state with limited rural infrastructure.