New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter
 

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS​

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​January- July 2025

Tokens for Bags Program

Buffalo Exchange

3005 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers shoppers a 5 cent token to donate to WMRAC with each purchase!

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Every Saturday 12-1pm
Volunteer Orientation
Main Ranch
3251 Westphalia Blvd., NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Click here to learn more! We can't wait to see you! 

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SAVE THE DATES!​​​​​​​​​​

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Wednesday | April 23rd, 2025 | 6pm to 9pm

Pups on the Pitch!! with NM United 

Isotopes Park 

1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Support our NM United with local rescue groups! Cheer on the team and come find your furever love. Get your tickets TODAY!

 https://newmexicoutd.group/WR25

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Saturday | April 26th, 2025 | 10am to 2pm

Adoption Event & Donation Drive 

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

6711 Academy Road, Albuquerque, NM 87109 

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care 

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Friday-Sunday | May 2nd to 4th, 2025 | 11am to 3pm

Annual Cinco De Barko Adoption Event

Main Ranch Facility & Cottonwood Mall Location

Reduced Adoption Fees sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation for ALL animals in our care! (Exception for Puppies under 6 months of age and kittens under 4 months of age) 

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Sunday | May 4th, 2025 | 10am to 2pm

Adoption Event & Donation Drive 

May Craft Market Fair 

3801 Osuna NE, ABQ NM 87109 

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care. Shop other local artisans! 

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Saturday | May 10, 2025

Fashion & Compassion Luncheon & Fashion Show​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tickets and Sponsorships Now Available!

 

Saturday | May 17th, 2025 | 12pm to 3pm

Adoption Event & Donation Drive 

Pups on the Patio- Gruet Winery

8400 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Come find your forever friend and drop off a donation for the animals in our care. $1 per glass sold donated to WMRAC 

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Saturday | May 17th, 2025 | 8am

Fundraising Event -Annual Day Run

New Mexico Jeep Group

Are you a jeep enthusiast and want to hit the road while supporting your favorite no kill animal shelter? Find out more HERE

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Saturday | June 7th, 2025 | 9am to 12pm

Fundraising Event- Dog Wash

Placitas Appreciation Day 

221 NM-165 Suite I, Placitas, NM 87043

Have a dirty dog??? Come get them washed and ready to go for the weekend!  

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Saturday | September 6th, 2025 | 10am to 2pm

Pooch Plunge  Adoption Event

Haynes Park

2006 Grande Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Pet friendly vendor, come find your furever love! Adoptable dogs available for adoption

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SAVE THE DATE EVENTS!​

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Business of Saving Lives Workshop

A One-Day Workshop for anyone involved with animal rescue by Helen Woodward Animal Center
Click for details

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