New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter
Established 1996
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
We are often busy in the field with the animals in our care. We strive to respond to calls within 24 hours. Our best means of communication is via email.
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Cat adoptions don't require an appointment, but are recommended.
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Dog adoptions at the Ranch Main Campus don't require an appointment, but are recommended.
ANIMAL CARE
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Dog Adoption Information
dogswmr@gmail.com
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Dog Fostering Program
(505) 267-8933
fosterwmr@aol.com
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Cat/Kitten Fostering and Adoption Information
(505) 331-4579
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VET CLINIC
surgerywmr@aol.com
ADMINISTRATION
Main Ranch
wmranchnm1@gmail.com
505-221-2359 (General Inquiries)
Estate Planning/Monetary Donations
Fundraising
Sophia DiClemente, CEO
Email: sophiawmr @ aol.com
Events/Media Appearances
Sara Heffern, Executive Director
(505) 267-6983
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteerTeamWMR@gmail.com
Connect with us on social media!
LOCATIONS
ADOPTION CENTERS
WATERMELON MOUNTAIN RANCH
MAIN CAMPUS
3251 Westphalia Blvd NE,
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(no mail delivery service)
505-221-2359 (General Inquiries)
Open Wed-Sun 11am-4pm
(adoptions and tours until 3pm)
Adoptions and tours are available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm. We suggest arriving no later than 2pm. We stop showing animals at 3pm. We are in northern Rio Rancho, please plan accordingly so that you will have plenty of time to socialize with the animals. We look forward to seeing you!
Mailing Address (use for all correspondence)
1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., SE., Suite 374
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
PETSMART - Westside
10248 Coors Bypass NW
ABQ, NM 87114
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Cat Adoptions Wed-Sun 10am to 5pm. For more information please contact cats1wmr@aol.com
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Dog Adoptions every Saturday from 11am to 3pm
PETSMART - Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd.
ABQ, NM 87120
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Cat Adoptions Fri- Sun 11am-3pm
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Dog Adoptions 1st & 4th Sunday of the month 11am-3pm
RESALE SHOPS
GOING TO THE DOGS (AND CATS)
Resale Shop
136 Calle Del Presidente
Bernalillo, NM 87004
HOURS: Wed-Sat 11am-4pm
(505) 850-2578
We come to you! Schedule a large pick up here!
GOING TO THE DOGS (AND CATS)
Resale Shop & Adoption Center
Cottonwood Mall (Upper Level near Mor Furniture)
10000 Coors Bypass NW
ABQ, NM 87114
(505) 867-5347
HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm
Sun 12-5pm (adoptions until 4pm)