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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
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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

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Charlie

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Teddy

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Zaiden

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Rio Rancho, NM
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Skip

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Peanut

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Rio Rancho, NM
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Louise

Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier)

Female, 6 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

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LUCY

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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ABRAHAM

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
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Daisy

Pug

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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Sadie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
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Chaquita

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
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Dragonfruit

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
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