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Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Animal shelter in Rio Rancho, NM

Our shelter had it's beginnings in the mid 90's and formally became a nonprofit organization in 2001. The dream of Lee and Sophia DiClemente has grown to be the largest no-kill animal shelter in New Mexico. Lee passed in 2010, but Sophia carries on with the support of a small staff, a large number of volunteers, and numerous donors - large and small.

Contact —
Email wmranchnm1@gmail.com
Phone (505) 771-0140
Website
Address
3251 Westphalia Blvd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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3251 Westphalia Blvd NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Adoptable pets at Watermelon Mountain Ranch

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

Border Collie

Female, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

American Bulldog

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Stefan's adoption status with email updates.
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Stefan

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Trix's adoption status with email updates.
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Trix

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Morgan's adoption status with email updates.
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Morgan

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Emily's adoption status with email updates.
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Emily

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

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NMDOG

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

Labrador Retriever/Mastiff

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on KOOKY's adoption status with email updates.
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KOOKY

Husky/Alaskan Malamute

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on BULLET's adoption status with email updates.
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BULLET

Labrador Retriever/Foxhound

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on MOON's adoption status with email updates.
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MOON

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Pena Blanca, NM

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