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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.

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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 Jason's adoption status with email updates.
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Jason

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Rio Rancho, NM
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Russell

Chihuahua/Husky

Male, 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Clark

Chihuahua/Husky

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Cash

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
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
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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We'll also keep you updated on AXE's adoption status with email updates.
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AXE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Rodger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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the labrador1

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Albuquerque, NM
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Capone

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Corrales, NM
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Melodie's Ogden

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Los Lunas, NM
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NICK

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Santa Fe, NM

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