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Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Animal shelter in Albuquerque, NM

Create innovative solutions for animals in need through community outreach, education, and animal services with a strong commitment to protecting animals and people while promoting advances in animal welfare throughout Bernalillo County.

We are dedicated to protecting the citizens of Bernalillo County from animal related injury and disease, and further committed to protecting the animals we share our community with from abuse and neglect.

Contact —
Email acsheltering@bernco.gov
Phone (505) 314-0281
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Address
3001 2nd ST SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
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3001 2nd ST SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Adoptable pets at Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

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ALBA

Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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POOCHIE

Dogo Argentino

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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BUTTON

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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JUGHEAD

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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RAELYNN

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
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MILLIE

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
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Shelter FAQs

Bernalillo County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We are open for walk in adoptions! Visiting hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 1 - 5 p.m.

We look forward to helping you find your next companion!

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ACDink

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PURPLE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM
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Long Legged Logan ~ Lovely Schnerrier !

Standard Schnauzer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Albuquerque, NM
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BLUEY

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM
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Chuck

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM
Needs Home Fast
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56441539

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
Los Lunas, NM
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COOKIE

Domestic Longhair

Female, 12 yrs
Albuquerque, NM

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