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RANCH HOURS
Wednesday - Sunday
10AM - 4PM
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
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It's a thought that no one likes to think about, but what would
happen to the long-term care of your pets if something happened to
you? With our Perpetual Care Program, Watermelon Mountain Ranch
offers a solution to give you that peace of mind. This program
offers help to those who may not have family to care for their
animals in the event their animals should outlive them or if they
become incapacitated.
When you participate in WMR's Perpetual Care Program you will work
with our Coordinators to map out a plan for the future needs of
your pets. This may include the facilitation of adoption into a
new and qualified loving home. Or a permanent residence on our 10
acre ranch where they will be spoiled in the comfort of friendly
roommates and daily interaction with ranch staff and
volunteers. Either way, our goal is to provide the best long-term
care for your pets needs.
 What should I plan on for long-term pet care?
According to Albuquerque estate attorneys Shawn Deasy, P.C. and
Tom Smidt, one should plan on $1300 for a small dog to $2000 for a
large dog for basic food, supplies and medical care on an annual
basis. Feline maintenance and care runs around $1100 annually. This
is based on supplying premium food, daily litter,
annual exams, toys, collars, licenses, vaccinations, tests and
supplies. Ms. Deasy also recommends her clients allow an
additional $5000 - $10,000 in case of extraordinary medical
costs during their pet's lifetime. If you need a New Mexico
attorney to help with you and your pet's estate planning needs
please
email Ms. Deasy.
She is familiar with WMR's work and perpetual care program, and
is experienced in wills, trusts, pet law (including pet trusts)
and estate work.
How do I enroll my pets
in the program?
We recommend that you set an appointment with our Perpetual Care
Coordinator to determine the specific needs and future needs of
your pet(s) along with your
decision on their future living arrangements. Based on the outcome
of our discussion, we will create a financial plan that you can
take to your estate planner or attorney, so that they can
incorporate it into your will, and designate WMR as the care
provider
for your pets.
If you have further questions or would like to set up arrangements
for future perpetual care needs for your furry family, please call
771-0140. |
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Programs
 Adoption and Foster Care Program
Mobile Adoption Program
Humane Education Program
Spay and Neuter Clinic for Rescued Animals
Don's Angel Fund for Injured Animals
Children's Special Needs
Program
Community Service and
Information Programs
Kids at Risk Animal
Welfare Program
PerPETual Care Program
Adoption and Foster Care Program
"All those who enter will find love." This statement holds true
for the hundreds of dogs and cats that are rescued and placed
into loving homes each year. Watermelon Mountain Ranch places
100% of the animals that are surrendered to our facility. Up to 200 animals reside in temporary
foster homes until qualified permanent homes are found for them.
Our volunteer foster families work tireless hours feeding and
caring for these abandoned animals until they are socialized and
ready for adoption.
Mobile Adoption Program
Volunteers transport our animals into the community in an effort
to help make it easier for potential owners to meet and adopt our
available cats and dogs. We hold mobile adoptions at several local
retail locations. We also participate in many local adoption
events.
Humane Education Program
The Watermelon Mountain Ranch Educational staff recognizes the
need to provide teachers with a hands-on, ready-to-use curriculum
guide, which will not only promote both humane education and the
"Character Counts" program, but will do so while enhancing
academic skills. Using this approach, the varied activities in our
curriculum guides can be easily worked into lesson plans. Because
of irresponsible or uneducated pet owners, thousands of dogs and
cats are killed or euthanized in New Mexico each year. You can
help us make a difference in these animals' lives by scheduling
our presentation in your classroom. Please call 771-0140 for more
information. Only through education can we change society's
behavior and attitude toward pets.
Spay and Neuter Clinic
At Watermelon Mountain Ranch, we
believe in educating the public about responsible pet ownership.
Spay/neuter programs are essential in stemming the tide of
unwanted pets and unnecessary euthanasia. All animals that are
adopted out from Watermelon Mountain Ranch have been sterilized,
in addition to receiving all age-appropriate vaccinations and a
microchip.
Don's Angel Fund for Injured Animals
Don Johnson was a beloved Animal Control Officer in Sandoval
County who dedicated his life to the animals. Don was tragically
killed in an automobile accident on the night of his retirement
party, after working as an animal control officer for twelve
years. In his memory, we have started Don's Angel Fund, which
helps provide medical care for sick or injured animals.
Children's Special
Needs Program
Each week, a group of children with physical or development
challenges visit Watermelon Mountain Ranch and interact with the
animals. The children experience the joy of being around the
animals and the unconditional love that each has to give. The kids
also help out with special projects around the Ranch. They're
learning valuable lessons in responsible animal care—and having
fun too.
Community Service and
Information Programs
In addition to the programs described above, we currently offer a
free lost and found service, where we help owners get the word out
about a lost pet. We feature our adoptable animals on "Pet of the
Week" programs in local media. As we grow, we'll continue to
expand these programs. And we'll add new programs as well.
Currently in development are programs that will focus on positive
human/animal relationships such as:
- Grief Support Group
- Speakers Bureau
- 4-H Programs
- Summer Day Camp for Kids
- Rehabilitation Projects with Troubled Youth
- Animal Behavior and Training Seminars
Kids at Risk Animal
Welfare Program
Troubled teens from juvenile justice programs participate in our
outreach program benefiting homeless animals. As part of a
community service program, teens arrive each weekend at Watermelon
Mountain Ranch or mobile adoption sites to help groom, exercise
and provide affection for the many homeless animals that are
available for adoption. The teens take great pride in showing the
animals to perspective adopters and their greatest hope is that
the animals will go to a permanent home at the end of the day.
When a placement is made, it is a celebration for all. This
program helps the participants learn the value of compassion along
with the importance of responsible pet ownership. When the teens
have completed their community service time, nine out of ten
participants return to continue weekly to help the even more
animals find homes.
Testimonial from participant:
"This was a very good experience for me because it showed me that
doing good felt a lot better than doing bad". |
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