CARMA (Companion Animal Rescue and Medical Assistance) is a no-kill, all volunteer animal rescue group based in Sandoval County.

The principal focus of CARMA is to rescue dogs and cats on "death row" (those that are about to be euthanized). CARMA works with Corrales and Rio Rancho Animal Control in an effort to reduce the number of homeless animals destroyed in these communities. CARMA also takes at-risk animals from surrounding areas.

Companion Animal Rescue and Medical Assistance (CARMA) is supported entirely by donations from the community and from adoption fees. CARMA also conducts special fundraisers throughout the year in an effort to support its ongoing medical expenses. CARMA also seeks individuals who would like to sponsor a dog or cat or who would like to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of several "halfway houses" run by CARMA volunteers. These halfway houses provide food, shelter, and medical care for cats until they find permanent, adoptive homes.

Adoption clinics are held every Sunday, from 12 Noon to 4 pm at Petsmart on Coors ByPass.

CARMA is in desperate need of dog and cat fosters. Because of the limited number of dog fosters, we are able to help very few dogs. We also need volunteers in a variety of capacities.

For more information about animals on this website, to foster, to volunteer, or to make donations or provide financial sponsorship, please telephone: 505-342-8070,
email: barbaracarma@msn.com or mail to: CARMA, P.O. Box 1233, Corrales, NM 87048. Thank you for any help you can provide.

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