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ADOPTION LOCATIONS

Watermelon Mountain Ranch
located in northern Rio Rancho, NM
(Directions to Ranch)
Hours of Operation Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Tel (505) 771-0140

Going to the Dogs (and Cats)
Adoption Center and Resale Store
4405 Jager Dr NE, Rio Rancho
Closed Monday
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
Tel (505) 867-5347

**See mobile adoptions below**



Average direct costs to care for a WMR animal before it gets adopted:

Avg stay is 6 weeks
Food $ 27.00
Spay/neuter surgery $60.00
Microchip $ 10.00
Vaccinations $ 11.00
Adoption pkg $1.00
PR materials $ .25
Kennel staff wages $135.00
Collars $1.00
Tags $ .50
De-worm $ .25
Misc meds $ .50
Utilities $12.00
5% for misc. $12.40


Total $270.90

$270.90 is our average cost excluding any unforeseen medical costs or required professional grooming. If pets participate at mobile adoptions add $7.50 per appearance for staff and transport.



Mobile Adoptions



10248 Coors Bypass NW
Cats inside adoption center
M/T Closed  ·  Wed-Sun 10-4




                      About our Dogs and Cats



 

Looking for our dogs and cats?
See the "click here" on the left side.

Adoption Fees:
$150 adoption fee for puppies (6 months and younger - except lapdog breeds)
$100 adoption fee for dogs (over six months, 20lbs or more)
$200 adoption fee for lapdogs (puppies and adults - under 20 lbs.)
$95 adoption fee for senior dogs of any breed (8 years and older)
$250 for purebred dogs
$300 for purebred dogs with papers

Dogs will be sterilized, microchipped and have age-appropriate shots.
Free training is also included.

Dog Surrender details:
Surrender Fees help cover the cost of food, care, staffing and the guaranteed placement of your pet, plus any medical care that may be required.

Canine $200
($250 if not already spayed/neutered)
Fee increases with age and existing medical considerations

Mother with litter (up to 4) $250
($25 for each additional littermate over 4)

• Animals must be in good health with current vaccinations complete with verifiable shot records.
• Animals will not be accepted if aggressive, feral or in poor health.
• Please note we are a limited admission facility and can only accept animals based on space availability.
• All surrenders must be pre-coordinated by telephone. Call 250-5419 (for dogs) prior to bringing an animal to us to see if we have space available and if we will be able to accept your animal.
• Understand that if we accept your animal we will require a mandatory surrender fee to cover the partial cost of care and placement of your pet.

Please Note: We cannot accept surrendered animals at the Ranch without an initial phone interview with our animal program manager. No animals may be surrendered at the mobile adoption locations or resale store.


Our adoption fee includes spay or neuter, feline leukemia test,
microchipping and age-appropriate shots.

Adoption Fees:
Senior cats (6 years and older): $75
Cats 1 to 5 years: $85
Kittens 2 to 11 months $100
Rare Breeds: $250
(Such as Hairless, Cornish Rex, Abyssinian, Snowshoe, Ragdoll, etc.)

Cat Surrender details:
Surrender Fees help cover the cost of food, care, staffing and the guaranteed placement of your pet, plus any medical care that may be required.

Feline $200 (up to age 5)
($250 if not already spayed/neutered)
For cats 6 years old and older - please see "Perpetual Care" here.
      (Fee $1,100 per year)

Mother with litter (up to 4) $250
($25 for each additional littermate over 4)

• Animals must be in good health with current vaccinations complete with verifiable shot records.
• Animals will not be accepted if aggressive, feral or in poor health.
• Please note we are a limited admission facility and can only accept animals based on space availability.
• All surrenders must be pre-coordinated by telephone. Call Jen at 331-4579 (for cats) prior to bringing an animal to us to see if we have space available and if we will be able to accept your animal.
• Understand that if we accept your animal we will require a mandatory surrender fee to cover the partial cost of care and placement of your pet.

Please Note: We will not accept surrendered animals without an
initial phone interview with our animal program manager. No animals may be surrendered at the mobile adoption locations or resale store.

 
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Mailing Address 1512 Deborah Rd SE #203, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Tel (505) 771-0140 Toll-free Fax: 866-583-5838 Email: wmranchnm@aol.com