Cruces Cool Cats isn't your typical animal shelter. We've created a home, so instead of spending their days in kennels, our over 35 indoor cats are free to roam, play, climb, nap, and interact in a safe, enriching environment alongside fish aquariums, plants, and friendly resident dogs. This everyday home setting helps them become comfortable with people, other cats, and dogs, building the confidence and social skills they need to thrive in their forever homes.

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The over 35 outdoor cats also enjoy a spacious, secure enclosure where they can safely explore, climb, lounge outside in the shade, and socialize with each other while awaiting adoption or placement as working barn cats.

Every one of our 75+ adoptable cats and 4 adoptable dogs is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations before adoption, ensuring they're healthy, happy, and ready to become part of a loving family.

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PUBLIC EVENT: Join us for the next Monthly Open House on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2-4 p.m. at Cruces Cool Cats location at 1585 Durazno Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001.​

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Please note: We are currently FULL and have no more room to intake surrenders. (We help with hoarding cases and trap and release to and from cat colonies regularly. But we cannot always accommodate surrenders from individuals.) You are still encouraged and welcome to text or call if you have a cat that you need to surrender. When we do have room to intake more cats, there is a $60 surrender fee. We are by appointment only.