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Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

3001 2nd ST SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Contact
Email acsheltering@bernco.gov
Phone (505) 314-0281
cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles & small animals at Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center
1 - 10 of 141 adoptable pets at this shelter

Areas Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center serves

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center's adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Hours of operations are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 - 5:30 p.m. Visiting hours end at 5 p.m.

2.

Meet the Pet

Once you have a pet in mind that you would like to meet, one of our staff members will assist with an introduction.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once a proper match is found, our pets are usually able to go home same day (so make sure to prep your home!)

4.

Take the Pet Home

Our adoption fees are donation based, meaning you can "name your own price". All donations go to supporting animal programs.

Additional adoption info

We are open for walk in adoptions! Visiting hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 - 5 p.m.

We look forward to helping you find your next companion!

About Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Create innovative solutions for animals in need through community outreach, education, and animal services with a strong commitment to protecting animals and people while promoting advances in animal welfare throughout Bernalillo County.

We are dedicated to protecting the citizens of Bernalillo County from animal related injury and disease, and further committed to protecting the animals we share our community with from abuse and neglect.

Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center's adopted pets

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