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Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Dog shelter in Bernalillo, NM

All fees are currently waived due to overwhelming numbers in the shelter.

Sandoval County Animal Services is contained within the County’s Community Services Department, where we work in partnership with the Sherriff’s Office. We are committed to ensuring only the highest level of quality care and compassion is provided for all impounded pets.

Contact —
Email sandovalpets@sandovalcountynm.gov
Phone (505) 867-7642
Website
Address
1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg B
Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Meet their adoptable pets

1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg B

Bernalillo, NM 87004

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Sandoval County Animal Welfare

We'll also keep you updated on Nuki's adoption status with email updates.
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Nuki

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Shepsky/Akita

Male, Adult
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Ringo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo

Boxer/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Abel's adoption status with email updates.
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Abel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Cain's adoption status with email updates.
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Cain

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Biggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Biggie

Mastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Young
Bernalillo, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Thunder's adoption status with email updates.
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Thunder

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bernalillo, NM
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Shelter FAQs

Sandoval County:

Algodones
Canon
Cochiti Lake
Cuba*
Edgewood town*
Jemez Pueblo
La Cueva
La Jara
Pena Blanca
Placitas
Ponderosa
Regina
Rio Rancho*
San Luis
San Ysidro*
Torreon

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

After applying for an adoptable animal we screen all adopters via application, phone interview and meet/greet. Once that has gone through we will schedule a home visit to ensure everyone is happy with their decision.
If the home visit goes well and the adopter wants to move forward we will leave the pet in their possession and allow them to "foster" for up to two weeks to make their final decision. If the decision is to adopt, we will finalize paperwork, collect the adoption fee, and transfer all information to the new adopters.

Adoption application

https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FosterAdoptApplication.pdf

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Animal Network Efforts by Women

PO Box 9244,
Albuquerque, NM 87119

Cross My Paws Animal Rescue

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Min Pins & More Rescue, Inc ABQ, NM

Albuquerque, NM 87111

We'll also keep you updated on KIMMY's adoption status with email updates.
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KIMMY

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Faith's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Faith

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on JULIA's adoption status with email updates.
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JULIA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on tata's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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tata

Miniature Pinscher

Female, Young
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow Surprise 's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow Surprise

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on MERCY's adoption status with email updates.
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MERCY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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