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Dog Surrender Information

Your dog(s) must be in good health with current vaccinations complete with verifiable shot records

  • Upon approval of surrender, medical records must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the physical surrender. ​
  • We do not accept aggressive, feral or animals in poor health

  • Please note, we are a limited admission facility and can only accept animals based on space availability

  • All surrenders must be pre-coordinated by email. 

  • There is a surrender fee to cover the partial cost of care and placement of your pet (see below).

 

SURRENDER FEES 

Surrender fees help cover the cost of food, care, staffing and the guaranteed placement of your pet, plus any medical care that may be required.

 

The below listed fees apply to animals in good medical condition. If the animal is unsterilized, there will be an additional $50 fee to cover the cost of surgery. Medical concerns will be handed on a case by case basis. 

 

  • Small Breed (under 25 pounds) 

    • 5 Years Old and Under- $185

      • Additional $25 if dog is under a year old to include a parvo test

    • 6 Years old to 10 Years- $250

    • Over 10 years old- Perpetual Care

  • Medium/Large Breed (over 25 pounds) 

    • 5 Years old and Under- $200

      • Additional $25 if dog is under a year old to include a parvo test 

    • 6 Years old to 10 Years-$350

    • Over 10 years old- Perpetual Care

  • $250 Mother with Litter (up to 4 puppies)

  • * $25 for each additional littermate over 4

  • Perpetual Care Program- Dog will live the rest of their lives at the ranch.- $5,000. Compare to other large no kill animal shelters with fees ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000.

 

WHERE TO SURRENDER

Surrenders are accepted at our main facility in Rio Rancho, and only after approval. No animals may be surrendered at the Mobile Adoption locations or Resale Stores. All surrenders are first approved after emailing the Surrender Team, and receiving an appointment. 

 

STEP 1: EMAIL YOUR REQUEST

For dogs over 25 pounds please email wmrsurrender@gmail.com 

For dogs under 25 pounds please email surrendergttd@gmail.com with the following information: 

-Is your dog up to date on vaccinations? 

-Is your dog spayed/neutered? 

-Does your dog have any behavioral issues of note? (ie. dog friendly, cat friendly, child friendly)

-Does your dog have any pre-existing medical conditions?

-What is your dog's breed?

-What is your dog's age? 

-What is the reason for surrender?

**Please note a waiting list may be in place for medium/large breed dogs**

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Watermelon Mountain Ranch 
Main Campus

(Across from Cleveland High School)
3251 Westphalia Blvd. NE 

Rio Rancho, NM 87144 
505-221-2359

Wed-Sun 11am-4pm
(adoptions and tours until 3pm)

Mailing Address:
(Please use for all correspondence)

Watermelon Mountain Ranch
1380 Rio Rancho Blvd., SE

Ste. 374
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Going to the Dogs (& Cats) 
Resale Shop & Adoption Center

Cottonwood Mall (Upper Level next to MOR Furniture. Use the main entrance across from Texas Roadhouse)

10000 Coors Bypass NW

ABQ NM 87114

505-867-5347 

Mon-Sat 11-5pm. Sun 12-5pm

(adoptions until 4pm)

Going to the Dogs (& Cats)

Resale Shop 
136 Calle de Presidente
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-850-2578

Wednesday to Saturday

11am to 4pm

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PETSMART - Westside

10248 Coors Bypass NW 

Albuquerque, NM 87114 

Wed-Sun 10-5 (Cats)

Sat 11-3 (Dogs)

PETSMART - Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd NW
ABQ, NM 87120
Fri- Sun 11-3 (Cats)

1st & 4th Sunday of the month 11am-3pm (Dogs)

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Watermelon Mountain Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is New Mexico's Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter for homeless pets providing adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs including Molly's Mercy Missions. © 2025 Watermelon Mountain Ranch. All Rights Reserved. EIN: 85-0480585

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