We don’t wait for people to come to the shelter.

We bring the dogs to them.

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Wiggly Butts Foundation is Albuquerque's newest nonprofit dog rescue, bringing shelter dogs into the community through events, run clubs, and partnerships so they can meet their people outside of a kennel, where they truly shine.

Our Butt Print on Albuquerque

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54 dogs adopted
69% adoption rate at our events
96% adoption retention rate
$15,000 raised with zero paid staff

Everything you see was built by community and a labor of love. And we’re just getting started.

What we have built in less than one year:

In January 2026 Wiggly Butts Foundation was an idea. By September 2026 we have become one of Albuquerque's most active nonprofit dog rescues; with zero paid employees, zero grant funding in year one, and everything built on community love.

  • 54 dogs placed into forever homes

  • 96% of those dogs are still in their homes

  • 48 volunteers giving their time every month

  • 125 approved run club participants

  • 20+ community events hosted

This is what showing up looks like. Help us show up even bigger.

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