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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 BATMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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BATMAN

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on NALA's adoption status with email updates.
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NALA

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUNA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

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PO Box 16521,
Albuquerque, NM 87191

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PO Box 1703,
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We'll also keep you updated on OJOS's adoption status with email updates.
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OJOS

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Papas's adoption status with email updates.
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Papas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on GOKU's adoption status with email updates.
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GOKU

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Lisa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lisa

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Sancho's adoption status with email updates.
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Sancho

Doberman Pinscher/Rottweiler

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Belen, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SHAYLA's adoption status with email updates.
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SHAYLA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Albuquerque, NM

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