For 35 years our organization has worked to alleviate animal suffering, in and around, Luna County New Mexico. We work to improve the lives of rescue animals through a variety of programs, services, and the diligent work of our volunteers and supporting organizations.
With your support we can accomplish so much more.

Deming Animal Guardians Services

  • On-site No-Kill shelter providing housing & care for dogs, cats & many other homeless animals.
  • Adoption via on-site, community events & foster.
  • Temporary foster placements.
  • Emergency pet food bank.
  • Spay, neuter & vaccination vouchers.
  • ......and much more.

Our 2025 Success In Statistics

  • 15,437 of volunteer hours equal to 7.7 full time employees.
  • 364 spay/neuter surgeries sponsored.
  • 10,659 lbs. of pet food distributed to the public.
  • 515 vaccinations sponsored at Veterinary offices.
  • 340 animals taken into our rescues with a 99% live release rate (adoptions + transfers/all outcomes including deaths and euthanasias).
  • To 2025, we have sponsored over 17,403 spay / neuter surgeries in Luna County over the past 35 years. Amazingly, the need is still great!
Rescue Me

Thanks to our many friends, volunteers and donors who make our mission possible. And a very special thanks to the following organizations:

Peppers Supermarket

Best Friends Animal Society

City of Deming, NM

Bonner Family Foundation

Candice Stern Carroll Petrie Foundation

Community Foundation of Southern NM

Moose International Lodge #2088

Palmer Foundation

Luna County, NM Animal Welfare Fund

Dr. Angela Duke and Don Klein

Athletes for Animals

Dogs & Cats Stranded on the Street

Frost Foundation

Petco Love