New Mexico's Largest
No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996
Modified Ranch Hours:
Due to a recent influx of animal intake, our Ranch hours have been modified. Please visit us at the Ranch in northern Rio Rancho Thursday - Sunday, 11am-3pm.
Click here to see our other adoption centers and resale shops, locations and hours.
The 1st Paw Up Program
Your gift of $75 can provide a microchip and all vaccinations for one dog or cat. Can you give them their First Paw Up to adoption? Or mail your donation to 1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., Ste 374, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
We are often busy in the field with the animals in our care. We strive to respond to calls within 24 hours. Our best means of communication is via email.
ANIMAL CARE
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Dog Adoption Information- Ranch
dogswmr@gmail.com
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Dog Adoption Information-
Going to the Dogs Shop & Adoption Center
Cottonwood Mall
gttdadopt@gmail.com
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Dog Fostering
505-267-8933
fosterwmr@aol.com
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Cat/Kitten Fostering
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Feline Adoption Information
(505) 331-4579
cats1wmr@aol.com
VET CLINIC
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Vet Clinic -General Inquiries
surgerywmr@aol.com
ADMINISTRATION
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Main Ranch
wmranchnm1@gmail.com
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Volunteer Inquiries
505-267-6227
volunteerwmr@gmail.com
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Large Item In-Kind Pick Ups
505-615-1410
505-980-6354
sophiawmr@aol.com
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Fundraising/Events
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Media Appearances
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Humane Education
505-267-6983
sarawmr@aol.com
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LOCATIONS
ADOPTION CENTERS
WATERMELON MOUNTAIN RANCH
MAIN CAMPUS
3251 Westphalia Blvd NE,
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Open Thur-Sun 11am-4pm
(adoptions and tours until 3pm)
(no mail delivery service)
Mailing Address
(use for all correspondence)
1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., SE., Suite 374
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
PETSMART - Westside
10248 Coors Bypass NW
ABQ, NM 87114
(505) 792-1772 Ext. 5
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Cat Adoptions Wed-Sun 10am to 3pm by appointment only. For more information please contact cats1wmr@aol.com
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Dog Adoptions every Saturday from 11am to 3pm
and 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month 11am-3pm
PETSMART - Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd.
ABQ, NM 87120
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Cat Adoptions Sat & Sun 11am-3pm
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Dog Adoptions 1st & 4th Sunday of the month 11am-3pm
RESALE SHOPS
GOING TO THE DOGS (AND CATS)
Resale Shop
136 Calle Del Presidente
Bernalillo, NM 87004
HOURS: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm
(505) 850-2578
**Schedule a Large Item Pick Up! 505-615-1410**
GOING TO THE DOGS (AND CATS)
Resale Shop & Adoption Center
Cottonwood Mall
10000 Coors Bypass NW
ABQ, NM 87114
HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm
Sun 12-5pm
(505) 867-5347
Upper Level near Mor Furniture
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Cat Adoptions don't require an appointment, but are highly recommended.
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Dog adoptions at the Ranch Main Campus don't require an appointment, but are highly recommended.