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Spring / Summer 2026Lap-LetterThe Quirky Side
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A letter from our rescue family to yours.

The Lap-Letter shares the personalities, people, practical guidance, and behind-the-scenes work that make rescue possible. Each issue is created by the Lap Dog Rescue community and opens as an easy-to-read PDF.

Past editions

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Start with the newest stories or wander back through years of second chances.

2026

Winter 2026’Twas the Night Before Christmas — Puppy Edition

2025

Fall 2025A Tail of Two Lap Dogs: The Bond of Best FriendsSpring 2025Emma’s Story: How One Foster Pup Changed Everything

2024

Winter 2024LDRNM Launches a New Corporate Sponsorship ProgramSpring 2024The Therapeutic Benefits of Grooming for Our Lap Dogs

2023

Winter 2023LDRNM Opens Its First Location and Plans a Spay/Neuter ClinicFall 2023LDRNM Hosts Training for FostersSpring 2023Traveling With Our Lap Dogs

2022

Winter 2022Freedom Finds Safety and Home With LDRNMSummer 2022More Fosters = More Saved Dogs — Foster FAQs ContinuedSpring 2022LDRNM Foster FAQs

2021

Winter 2021Stella Thrives After Two Years as an LDRNM FosterSummer 2021Tips for Dealing With Separation Anxiety

2020

Holidays 2020Happy Holidays From Lap Dog RescueThanksgiving 2020Top Thanksgiving Food Hazards for PetsFall 2020Fostering Gives Them a Second ChanceSummer 2020A Mid-Year Update From Lap Dog Rescue of New MexicoSpring 2020Summer Safety Tips for Your PetsWinter 2020Coronavirus and Our Pets

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Guides and special features.

Foster feature

We Need More Fosters! Can You Help?

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Surrendering Your Pet: A Short Guide to Animal Surrender in New Mexico

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Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Dog

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