VDS will not return carcasses to the submitters due to potential disease spread and industry standards. VDS will dispose of the carcass or it can be released to one of the local crematoriums. The submitter is responsible for making arrangements with the crematorium and
notifying VDS of these arrangements.
Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Service, Inc.
132 Mountain Park Place
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 550-4793
Best Friends Pet Cremation Services
924 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-345-5615
Terrace Grove Pet Cremation Services
1200 W. Aragon Road
Belen, NM 87002
Phone: 505-864-0823
Dr. John Ragsdale, VDS Division Director
ddvds@nmda.nmsu.edu
505-383-9299
800-432-9110 (In state only)