Argos, a Shelter Dog Rescue’s mission is to rescue, provide medical care, and successfully re-home dogs at risk of being euthanized in New Mexico shelters. We work closely with other rescues, professionals, and shelters to provide much needed education to the public.
The adoption process begins with the submission of a completed application (application available below) to Argos, A Shelter Dog Rescue. Please be as accurate and concise as possible as this helps us get to know you better and match a dog to your home. Once received, an Argos adoption coordinator will contact you via telephone to conduct a verbal interview. During this interview the coordinator will discuss with you the dog(s) you are interested in meeting as well as answer any questions you may have. Now comes the fun part .. meeting that special rescue dog. We will schedule a meet-and-greet to see how everyone gets along. Prior to any adoption we require that all members of the family meet the dog as well as any other dogs in the home. Argos does not do trial visits of any length of time. If the meet-and-great is successful and you decide that you want to offer this dog a forever home we will schedule a home visit to ensure that the dog you selected will be safe and secure. You will be provided feedback and suggestions should issues/areas of concern be observed. Upon approval of the adoption you will be asked to complete an adoption contract and provide the adoption donation. That rescue dog is now a member of your family!