New Mexico's Largest
No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996

The main Ranch in Rio Rancho
will be closed to the public on
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
for a private event. We look forward to seeing you at our Cottonwood Mall and PetSmart locations.

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

Dog Surrender Information
Please read through the cat surrender guidelines before completing the form below.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When surrendering your dog here is some important information to know:
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Your animal(s) must be in good health with current vaccinations complete with verifiable shot records
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Your animal(s) will NOT be accepted if aggressive, feral or in poor health
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Please note, we are a limited admission facility and can only accept animals based on space availability
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All surrenders must be pre-coordinated by email. Email dog intake at wmrsurrender@gmail.com with details on your animal prior to bringing an animal to us to see if we have space available and if we will be able to accept your animal.
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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.
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The main facility is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, email inquiries received on those days will be returned on the next business day.
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Please allow 24 hours for a response from the intake team
We cannot accept surrendered animals at the Ranch without an initial email interview with our Animal Program Manager. NO animals may be surrendered at the Mobile Adoption locations or Resale Stores.
SURRENDERER FEES
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.
The below listed fees apply to animals in good medical condition. If the animal is unsterilized, there will be an additional $50 fee to cover the cost of surgery. Medical concerns will be handed on a case by case basis.
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Small Breed (under 25 pounds)
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5 Years Old and Under- $185
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Additional $25 if dog is under a year old to include a parvo test
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6 Years old to 10 Years- $250
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Over 10 years old- Perpetual Care
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Medium/Large Breed (over 25 pounds)
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5 Years old and Under- $200
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Additional $25 if dog is under a year old to include a parvo test
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6 Years old to 10 Years-$350
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Over 10 years old- Perpetual Care
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$250 Mother with Litter (up to 4 puppies)
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* $25 for each additional littermate over 4
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Perpetual Care Program- Dog will live the rest of their lives at the ranch.- $5,000. Compare to other large no kill animal shelters with fees ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000.
WHERE TO SURRENDER
All animals must be surrendered to The Ranch Main Location. We cannot accept surrendered animals at the Ranch without an initial email to the above address. NO animals may be surrendered at the Mobile Adoption locations or Resale Stores.
All surrenders are made BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
DOG SURRENDER FORM
Please complete the form listed below. Be sure to include the following:
-Is your dog up to date on vaccinations?
-Is your dog spayed/neutered?
-Does your dog have any behavioral issues of note? (ie. dog friendly, cat friendly, child friendly)
-Does your dog have any preexisting medical conditions?
-What is your dogs Breed?
-What is your dogs Age?
-What is the reason For Surrender?
**Please note if the form is not completed in its entirety it will not be processed**