Ace the playful shelter dog seeks a Gallup home
Ace, a 30-pound shelter dog with a love for squeaky toys, was looking for a Gallup home as $25 adoptions ran through June 30.
Ace brought the kind of energy that can turn a shelter stop into a meet-and-greet people remember. The 30-pound dog at the McKinley County Humane Shelter was described as playful, affectionate and full of personality, with a clear weakness for squeaky toys and a habit of getting excited easily.
That mix made Ace sound best suited for a home that could keep up with his pace. He could fit a family looking for a walking companion or a dog who would happily trade a burst of exercise for couch time and a lap to climb into later. Shelter staff also framed him as a good sidekick, the sort of dog who could move easily between playtime and cuddle time.
Anyone interested in Ace could visit the McKinley County Humane Society at 1273 Balok Street in Gallup. The shelter listed hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with animal viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The humane society also listed the phone number 505-863-2616 and the email gmchumanesociety@gmail.com.
The timing made the pitch even stronger. The shelter was running an adoption promotion through June 30, with fees set at $25 for adult dogs and $35 for puppies. Adopted animals were sterilized before release, and the shelter’s services also included spay and neuter work, fostering, and vaccination and immunization.
Ace’s appeal mattered beyond one kennel. The Gallup McKinley County Humane Society says it is the only shelter in the area and takes in more than 5,000 animals every year, including 500-plus dogs and cats each month from the city-county limits and outlying reservations. Each adoption opens space for the next animal that comes through the door, which is why even one placement can ease pressure on a high-volume shelter.
That local role also ties the shelter to civic operations. The City of Gallup says animal control services are provided in partnership with the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society, and the city directs residents to 1273 Balok St. for animals available for adoption, which change often. Gallup announced in September 2025 that it would terminate the shelter-operations contract effective October 27, 2025, but the adoption pipeline remained a visible part of how the county’s animal system kept moving. For anyone ready to add a loyal, energetic companion to the household, Ace was the kind of dog who could leave a kennel open and a home fuller at the same time.
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