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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

January- July 2025

Tokens for Bags Program

Buffalo Exchange

3005 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers shoppers a 5 cent token to donate to WMRAC with each purchase!

Every Saturday 12-1pm
Volunteer Orientation

Main Ranch
3251 Westphalia Blvd., NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

Click here to learn more! We can't wait to see you! 

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Business of Saving Lives Workshop

A One-Day Workshop for anyone involved with animal rescue by Helen Woodward Animal Center
Click for details

SAVE THE DATES! 

 

Friday | May 16th, 2025 | 3pm to 5pm

Adoption Event & Donation Drive 

Hartman Homes Grand Opening

1813 Pedregoso Ct SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care

Saturday | May 17th, 2025 | 12pm to 3pm

Adoption Event & Fundraising Drive 

Pups on the Patio- Gruet Winery

8400 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care. $1 per glass sold donated to WMRAC 

Saturday | May 17th, 2025 | 8am

Fundraising Event -Annual Day Run

New Mexico Jeep Group

Are you a jeep enthusiast and want to hit the road while supporting your favorite no kill animal shelter? Find out more HERE

Sunday | May 18th, 2025 | 11am to 2pm

Adoption Event & Fundraising Drive 

Pups on the Patio- Vara Winery Tasting Room

315 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care. $1 per glass sold donated to WMRAC 

Friday | May 30th, 2025 | 11am to 3pm

Adoption Event & Donation Drive 

Truly Nolan- Rio Rancho 

111 Rio Rancho Blvd. NE Suite 109, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care.

Saturday | May 31st, 2025 | 10am to 2pm

Adoption Event & Vendor Fair

Fur & Feathers sponsored by Mutt-Made Miracles

Villa Espana- Expo New Mexico 

300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Come find your forever friend and visit a ton of pawsome animal friendly vendors! 

Sunday | June 1st, 2025 | 3pm to 6pm

Adoption Event & Fundraising Drive 

Pups on the Patio- Painted Lady Brew

1100 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care. $1 per pint sold donated to WMRAC 

Saturday | June 7th, 2025 | 9am to 12pm

Fundraising Event- Dog Wash

Placitas Appreciation Day 

221 NM-165 Suite I, Placitas, NM 87043

Have a dirty dog??? Come get them washed and ready to go for the weekend!  

Saturday | June 7th, 2025 | 1pm to 4pm

Donation Drive

Remax Realty- Rio Rancho

4001 Southern Blvd SE, RR NM 87124

Drop off your donations from our wishlist for the animals in our care! 

Saturday | September 6th, 2025 | 10am to 2pm

Pooch Plunge  Adoption Event

Haynes Park

2006 Grande Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Pet friendly vendor, come find your furever love! Adoptable dogs available for adoption

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LOCATION Cottonwood
(Coors Bypass & Ellison)

10248 Coors Bypass NW, ABQ, NM 87114 

505-792-1772

- Cat Adoptions Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm

- Dog Adoptions Saturdays 11am-3pm


 

LOCATION Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd, ABQ, NM 87120
(505) 348-3997

- Cat Adoptions Fri, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm

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Log in your everyday walks and WoofTrax will donate money to Watermelon Mountain Ranch! Don't wait for a special event! Download the app and start today! 

To stay up to date follow us on Facebook and Instagram

 

Interested in scheduling a special event? Pease contact Sara Heffern at sarawmr@aol.com. 

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Watermelon Mountain Ranch 
Main Campus

(Across from Cleveland High School)
3251 Westphalia Blvd. NE 

Rio Rancho, NM 87144 
505-221-2359

Wed-Sun 11am-4pm
(adoptions and tours until 3pm)

Mailing Address:
(Please use for all correspondence)

Watermelon Mountain Ranch
1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., SE

Ste. 374
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Going to the Dogs (& Cats) 
Resale Shop & Adoption Center

Cottonwood Mall (Upper Level next to MOR Furniture. Use the main entrance across from Texas Roadhouse)

10000 Coors Bypass NW

ABQ NM 87114

505-867-5347 

Mon-Sat 11-5pm. Sun 12-5pm

(adoptions until 4pm)

Going to the Dogs (& Cats)

Resale Shop 
136 Calle de Presidente
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-850-2578

Wednesday to Saturday

11am to 4pm

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PETSMART - Westside

10248 Coors Bypass NW 

Albuquerque, NM 87114 

Wed-Sun 10-5 (Cats)

Sat 11-3 (Dogs)

PETSMART - Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd NW
ABQ, NM 87120
Fri- Sun 11-3 (Cats)

1st & 4th Sunday of the month 11am-3pm (Dogs)

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