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Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and the Animal Welfare Department have the essential completion of the first phase of renovations coming to the Westside Animal Shelter. Officials say the renovations have doubled the outdoor play space for dogs by reconfiguring dog runs from six to eight as well as adding two new bonding areas for dogs to meet their potential new families.
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Mayor Tim Keller said, we’re proud to be investing in a brighter future for these animals and the families who will give them their forever homes. The $4.5 million project is funded by a combination of Capital funding, and donations.