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Tristen is our 25lb, 1 year old heeler mix, and he definitely has that big heeler energy in a little body! He's very energetic and sweet. He can be a little timid at first, but give him a chance and he'll be your best friend! Tristen needs a family that will challenge him and give him lots of fun activities, because he is so smart and can get bored easily! So long walks, lots of fun toys, a big yard with a tall fence (because this boy can JUMP!), a lot of love, and he'll be your greatest pup!
Tristen is our 25lb, 1 year old heeler mix, and he definitely has that big heeler energy in a little body! He's very energetic and sweet. He can be a little timid at first, but give him a chance and he'll be your best friend! Tristen needs a family that will challenge him and give him lots of fun activities, because he is so smart and can get bored easily! So long walks, lots of fun toys, a big yard with a tall fence (because this boy can JUMP!), a lot of love, and he'll be your greatest pup!
Select a dog or cat, complete a questionaire, complete an adoption contract, and go home with a new family member. Fees vary - please see our website.
Select a dog or cat, complete a questionaire, complete an adoption contract, and go home with a new family member. Fees vary - please see our website.
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THE RANCH - RIO RANCHO
Due to COVID-19 Restrictions all adoptions are done by appointment only.
Please see the Contact page at our website for up-to-date information about our many adoption locations and hours. In addition to adopting from our main facility, we also have pets at our new resale store/adoption center, some Albuquerque PetSmart stores, and other locations visited by our mobile adoption vehicle.
THE RANCH - RIO RANCHO
Due to COVID-19 Restrictions all adoptions are done by appointment only.
Please see the Contact page at our website for up-to-date information about our many adoption locations and hours. In addition to adopting from our main facility, we also have pets at our new resale store/adoption center, some Albuquerque PetSmart stores, and other locations visited by our mobile adoption vehicle.
More about this shelter
Our shelter had it's beginnings in the mid 90's and formally became a nonprofit organization in 2001. The dream of Lee and Sophia DiClemente has grown to be the largest no-kill animal shelter in New Mexico. Lee passed in 2010, but Sophia carries on with the support of a small staff, a large number of volunteers, and numerous donors - large and small.
Our shelter had it's beginnings in the mid 90's and formally became a nonprofit organization in 2001. The dream of Lee and Sophia DiClemente has grown to be the largest no-kill animal shelter in New Mexico. Lee passed in 2010, but Sophia carries on with the support of a small staff, a large number of volunteers, and numerous donors - large and small.