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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

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

Siamese

Male, 8 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Sassy

Chihuahua

Female, 12 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Bo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Tate's adoption status with email updates.
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Tate

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Oliver

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Loki

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Duchess's adoption status with email updates.
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Duchess

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Watermelon Mountain Ranch

BRAS - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM 87114

NMDOG

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

FAT KATZ

P.O. Box 90394,
Albuquerque, NM 87199

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

Husky

Male, Adult
Los Alamos, NM
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BOBA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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PICKLES

Husky

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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PRINCE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Gronk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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zenet

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Female, Young
Albuquerque, NM

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