The mission of Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico (LDRNM) is to rescue, rehabilitate and place for adoption small companion dogs.  Our goal is to place these dogs (and sometimes cats as well) in loving, forever homes and we do this through a rigorous screening and adoption process.  We are a no-kill organization and we rescue our dogs primarily, but not exclusively, from high-kill shelters in the State of New Mexico and surrounding areas.  We operate strictly through volunteerism (no one is paid), counting on the generosity of others and of ourselves to further our mission.

All dogs are fostered in loving foster homes - none are kenneled.  All are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and are provided with all necessary medical care, regardless of age, special needs or conditions including vaccinations, preventatives and microchips.  We team with other rescue groups and animal welfare organizations.