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VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

​We invite you to attend a Saturday Volunteer Orientation where you will receive a tour of our 10 acre facility, learn about the many volunteer opportunities and meet some of our animals.

Families are welcome to volunteer at the Ranch. ALL members of the family must attend an Orientation prior to volunteering (including the kiddos) 

Once you have attended a Saturday morning Volunteer Orientation, we can't wait for you to get started at the Ranch. We have so many opportunities! Whether you prefer walking dogs, or socializing with the cats and kittens in the Catteries, we are so excited you will be joining us!

The Ranch is an outdoor/indoor facility. As there are animals of all sizes, ages and temperaments on the Ranch, we ask that you please check in with the Ranch Team when you arrive.

 

For the safety of the animals, volunteers and staff, we have the following guidelines for our volunteers:

DRESS CODE

  • Long pants or mid-thigh length shorts
    (no short-shorts)

  • Close-toed shoes (no flip-flops, sandals, or Ugg style boots)

  • No see through or revealing clothing

  • T-shirt style shirts are recommended

  • Dress in layers during the cooler months​

  • Bring sunscreen!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

  • Great attitude and a smile!

  • Bottled water (hydration is important!)

  • Snacks (especially if you will be at the Ranch
    for a few hours)

  • Sunscreen (especially during the summer)

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

  • Treats (our pets are on diets and are well fed)

  • Personal pets of any kind

  • Electronic devices (we have plenty to keep you busy!)

  • No ear buds/headphones allowed - this is for your safety and the animals.

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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. © 2024 Watermelon Mountain Ranch. All Rights Reserved. EIN: 85-0480585

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