Adopt a Rhodesian Ridgeback in New Mexico

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are athletic, dignified African hounds with a distinctive ridge of reversed hair along their backs. They appear in rescue when their size and independence surprise pet owners. A rescued Ridgeback is calm at home, intensely loyal, and athletic outside.

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.