Humane Society of Lincoln County

Ruidoso, NM

Also known as Humane Society & Resale Shop of Lincoln County; operates an on-site resale shop supporting the shelter.

Adoption fee From $75

Hours Daily 10am-4pm

Areas served Ruidoso and the surrounding area, New Mexico

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

Cats: $75. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, current vaccinations, 30 days of free pet insurance (with email signup), and a small bag of food.

How it works

Adoptions are first-come, first-served. Phone holds are not accepted and submitting an interest form does not reserve a pet; contact the shelter to schedule a visit with the animal you are interested in. The process takes about 30 minutes.

Location

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The area

Lincoln County at a glance

Population 20,224

Housing units 17,871

Est. households with a cat 3,210

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $75, including spay/neuter, microchip, current vaccinations, 30 days of free pet insurance with email signup, and a small bag of food.

What are your hours?

Open daily, 10am to 4pm.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of Lincoln County

Surrendering a cat

Pet surrender information at hslcnm.org/surrender-pet/

Donate Become a foster