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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 Jack Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Jack

Australian Kelpie

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Doug's adoption status with email updates.
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Doug

Shar Pei

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Quantum's adoption status with email updates.
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Quantum

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Roger's adoption status with email updates.
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Roger

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Dachshund

Male, 6 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Eden's adoption status with email updates.
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Eden

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 8 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Nikko's adoption status with email updates.
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Nikko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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We'll also keep you updated on zenet's adoption status with email updates.
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zenet

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Female, Young
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on BUTTON's adoption status with email updates.
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BUTTON

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Remarkable Mr Rucker ~ AMAZING American Bully's adoption status with email updates.
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Remarkable Mr Rucker ~ AMAZING American Bully

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on GEORGIA's adoption status with email updates.
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GEORGIA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on VIRGINIA's adoption status with email updates.
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VIRGINIA

Australian Kelpie

Female, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Erin's ToughStuff's adoption status with email updates.
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Erin's ToughStuff

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Los Lunas, NM

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