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Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Dog shelter in Bernalillo, NM

All fees are currently waived due to overwhelming numbers in the shelter.

Sandoval County Animal Services is contained within the County’s Community Services Department, where we work in partnership with the Sherriff’s Office. We are committed to ensuring only the highest level of quality care and compassion is provided for all impounded pets.

Contact
Address
1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg B
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg B

Bernalillo, NM 87004

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Adoptable pets at Sandoval County Animal Welfare

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Raven

Shepsky/Akita

Male, Adult
Bernalillo, NM
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Ringo

Boxer/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Bernalillo, NM
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Abel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Bernalillo, NM
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Cain

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Bernalillo, NM
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Jack

Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Bernalillo, NM
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Mr. Biggie

Mastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Young
Bernalillo, NM

Shelter FAQs

Sandoval County:

Algodones
Canon
Cochiti Lake
Cuba*
Edgewood town*
Jemez Pueblo
La Cueva
La Jara
Pena Blanca
Placitas
Ponderosa
Regina
Rio Rancho*
San Luis
San Ysidro*
Torreon

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

After applying for an adoptable animal we screen all adopters via application, phone interview and meet/greet. Once that has gone through we will schedule a home visit to ensure everyone is happy with their decision.
If the home visit goes well and the adopter wants to move forward we will leave the pet in their possession and allow them to "foster" for up to two weeks to make their final decision. If the decision is to adopt, we will finalize paperwork, collect the adoption fee, and transfer all information to the new adopters.

Adoption application

https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FosterAdoptApplication.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sandoval County Animal Welfare

Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

226 East Road,
Los Alamos, NM 87544

June's Senior Cat Rescue

PO Box 16521,
Albuquerque, NM 87191

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CHIMI

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Pequino

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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Halloweena

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
Special Needs
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Faith

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santa Fe, NM
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Sosi

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Edgewood, NM
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SKY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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