New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996
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!
May 1st- July 31st 2025
ABQ the Mag Best of the City Voting
Vote for ALL of your local favorites!
https://www.abqthemag.com/best-of-the-city/
**Best Pet Rescue
**Best Place to Adopt
**Best Non Profit
**Best Place to Volunteer
**Best Second Hand Store(Going to the Dogs & Cats)
**Best Pet Boutique (Going to the Dogs & Cats)
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!
Saturday | June 14th, 2025 | 11am to 2pm
Adoption Event & Donation Drive
Cheba Hut-Cottonwood
3700 Ellison Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Pet friendly patio come find your furever love! Adoptable dogs available for adoption. Drop off your donations for pets in need!
Monday | June 16th, 2025 | 6pm to 9pm
Fundraising Event
Hollow Spirits Distillery
1324 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Come cheer on your favorite local chefs and bartenders as they raise money for the animals in our care!
Saturday | July 25th-27th, 2025 | 11am to 3pm
National Adoption Weekend
Petsmart(s)
10248 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 (Coors Bypass & Ellison)
5600 Coors Blvd NW SUITE A1, Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Coors & Montano)
Come find your furever love and drop off donations 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
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
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.