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If you're looking for an easy going, sweet, wonderful little pup, then Lydia is your girl! At around 8lbs, Lydia loves to just chill in her own space, and at her own pace. This wonderful dog unfortunately has her senior ailments. She has arthritis in her back legs, and hard of hearing. But don't let those little issues deter you from adopting this incredible little lady. She'd make the PERFECT little office dog, because she never makes a peep! Lydia is one of those rare sweethearts that shouldn't be overlooked!
This pet is located in a foster home. If you're interested in adopting them, please contact fosterwmr@aol.com
If you're looking for an easy going, sweet, wonderful little pup, then Lydia is your girl! At around 8lbs, Lydia loves to just chill in her own space, and at her own pace. This wonderful dog unfortunately has her senior ailments. She has arthritis in her back legs, and hard of hearing. But don't let those little issues deter you from adopting this incredible little lady. She'd make the PERFECT little office dog, because she never makes a peep! Lydia is one of those rare sweethearts that shouldn't be overlooked!
This pet is located in a foster home. If you're interested in adopting them, please contact fosterwmr@aol.com
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.