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Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Animal shelter in Rio Rancho, NM

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.

Contact
Address
3251 Westphalia Blvd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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3251 Westphalia Blvd NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Adoptable pets at Watermelon Mountain Ranch

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 11 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Maximillion's adoption status with email updates.
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Maximillion

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Pepperoni's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepperoni

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Lavender's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Dobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobby

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Cochise's adoption status with email updates.
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Cochise

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Handsome's adoption status with email updates.
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Handsome

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM

Shelter FAQs

Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

Additional adoption info

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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Corrales Animal Services

4324 Corrales Road,
Corrales, NM 87048

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

Chihuahua

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Austin's adoption status with email updates.
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Austin

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Cedar Crest, NM
We'll also keep you updated on **MARCOS & MILLY's adoption status with email updates.
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**MARCOS & MILLY

Pug

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

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on BRUTUS's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUTUS

German Shepherd Dog

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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Animal Charities in Rio Rancho, NM

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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