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Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Animal shelter in Albuquerque, NM

Create innovative solutions for animals in need through community outreach, education, and animal services with a strong commitment to protecting animals and people while promoting advances in animal welfare throughout Bernalillo County.

We are dedicated to protecting the citizens of Bernalillo County from animal related injury and disease, and further committed to protecting the animals we share our community with from abuse and neglect.

Contact —
Email acsheltering@bernco.gov
Phone (505) 314-0281
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Address
3001 2nd ST SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
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3001 2nd ST SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

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

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on DARLA's adoption status with email updates.
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DARLA

Husky

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIA's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIA

Husky

Female, 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on NUTTERBUTTER's adoption status with email updates.
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NUTTERBUTTER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on TOBY's adoption status with email updates.
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TOBY

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on OSO's adoption status with email updates.
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OSO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Shelter FAQs

Bernalillo County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We are open for walk in adoptions! Visiting hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 - 5 p.m.

We look forward to helping you find your next companion!

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

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on KYLE's adoption status with email updates.
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KYLE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on HARLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HARLEY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Felicia's Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Felicia's Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Los Lunas, NM

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