We are committed to our Mission
APA is a progressive animal welfare organization seeking to improve the quality of life for companion animals in Dona Ana County and greatly reduce the number of unwanted animals impounded and euthanized at the municipal shelter.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to help Dona Ana County reach our No Kill goal to eliminate the unnecessary killing of companion animals via progressive & friendly animal-welfare programs and services.
Our vision is that our efforts will help transform our community to improve the quality of life for companion animals and greatly reduce the number of abandoned and homeless animals impounded and killed at our municipal shelter.
We strongly encourage and require responsibility
APA actively promotes responsible pet guardianship to all of its program recipients. By receiving food or other support from us in their of economic need, people agree to meet their pets’ basic physical and social needs (fresh food and water daily, adequate shelter, and companionship/attention). We are here to help companion animals only–not any animals people use for monetary or other gain, such as only for utilitarian uses (guard dogs, etc.). We also do not help breeders.
We also counsel people on keeping their vaccinations up-to-date and to spay and neuter all their pets in order to give back to the community who is generously providing the food and funds to purchase food.
We ask that people contact us about their pet care issues or questions. We have information about programs, services, pet behavior and training, and other non-profit groups in the area.
Paying it Forward
For able-minded and bodied recipients needing our help for more than six months in a row who are already responsible pet guardians, they are asked to donate their time or talents to APA’s efforts in the community. Long-term recipients who are not already being responsible are asked to update their pets’ vaccinations and spay/neuter in order to keep receiving our support. When our funds allow, we assist food bank clients with vaccinations and spay/neuter SNAP co-pays. Some recipients are also asked to improve pet living conditions, if needed. We review each applicant’s status continually to keep their information current and to be sure we are helping those that need assistance the most.
The main goal of the pet food bank is to keep animals with their families, keep them from suffering, and reduce the intake at our overburdened municipal animal shelter. We ask people to think of our shelter as a place of last resort for animals, not a place where animals should be dumped off on a regular basis.
Meet Our Team
Get to know our team. The human team, anyway.
Get to know our team. The human team, anyway.
APA Board of Directors
Karen Mabry, Board Chair
Denise Cooper, Treasurer
Sharon Carrillo, Board Member
Kevin Gall, Board Member
Seeking new Board Members committed to saving lives!
APA’s philosophical approach to animal welfare in our community is modern and progressive. We are part of the No Kill movement as defined and advanced by the No Kill Advocacy Center, which is helping many communities achieve No Kill goals nationwide and worldwide. We strongly support the reform of Animal Control departments and animal shelters to drastically reduce our community’s homeless animal kill rate and improve the lives of animals and people.
APA is seeking board members to help us grow into the future and find our next leadership. We especially need members who can assist with donor development and fundraising–a board’s top priorities. If you are interested in applying, please ask for an application by email at mail@apalscruces.org
APA Management:
Michel Meunier, Executive Director — supported by 12 part-time staff
Cassandra Lockwood, Thrift Store Manager — supported by 6 part-time staff