100 cats rescued from broken-down school bus to be available for adoption

CNN Newsource on November 10, 2026

The City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department rescued 100 cats from a disabled school bus near the Loma Linda Community Center on October 28.

By Amari Saxton

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    ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The City of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department rescued 100 cats from a disabled school bus near the Loma Linda Community Center on October 28.

After the cats were rescued, the Welfare Department brought them to its Westside Shelter for immediate emergency veterinary treatment for upper respiratory infections and eye issues.

On November 4, the owner of the cats legally surrendered them, allowing them to be prepared for adoption.

Animal Humane New Mexico and Española Humane stepped in recently, taking 37 of the cats for long-term recovery and eventual adoption. AWD is continuing to work with local rescue networks to find forever homes for the remaining felines.

Once medically cleared, the remaining cats will be available for adoption at both the Eastside and Westside shelters.

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