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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 ARIES's adoption status with email updates.
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ARIES

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SEVERUS's adoption status with email updates.
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SEVERUS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on DENALI's adoption status with email updates.
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DENALI

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on FOXY's adoption status with email updates.
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FOXY

German Shepherd Dog

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

Boxer

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

Rottweiler

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 7 yrs
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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Greyhound Companions of New Mexico

P.O. Box 22053,
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Lodestar Dog Ranch/Luvin Labs

PO Box 52212,
Albuquerque, NM 87181

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Roscoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Roscoe

Doberman Pinscher

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Bingo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bingo

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM

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