Roswell Humane Society
Roswell, Southern NM
Nonprofit shelter providing care and adoption services for lost, abandoned, and surrendered companion animals in Roswell and southeastern New Mexico.
About
The Roswell Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit shelter serving southeastern New Mexico, providing a safe haven for lost, abandoned, and owner-surrendered companion animals in the Roswell area and surrounding Chaves County. Located on East McGaffey Street, the organization operates the primary nonprofit animal shelter in a region that is largely rural and where alternative placement options are limited.
The shelter accepts dogs and cats from various circumstances, including animals transferred from community members, strays brought in by residents or municipal animal control, and pets whose owners can no longer care for them. Animals receive veterinary attention, vaccinations, and spay or neuter services as part of the intake and care process, preparing them for adoption into permanent homes.
Adoption is the core outcome the Roswell Humane Society works toward for every animal in its care. The organization matches animals with adopters across the Roswell community and, where possible, facilitates transfers to rescue partners in other regions when local adoption opportunities are limited. For southeastern New Mexico, where the next nearest shelter resources are often many miles away, the humane society serves as an essential anchor organization.
Fundraising events, individual donations, and adoption fees support the shelter's operations. The Roswell community has a long relationship with the organization, and local engagement through volunteering and fostering helps extend the shelter's capacity beyond what a permanent facility alone can provide. For animals in need in the Pecos Valley and the surrounding high plains region, the Roswell Humane Society remains a primary resource.
