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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on ARCHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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ARCHIE

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on MR. HOTDOG's adoption status with email updates.
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MR. HOTDOG

Dachshund

Male, 10 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on CLAYMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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CLAYMAN

Chihuahua

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on EMMETT's adoption status with email updates.
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EMMETT

Chihuahua

Male, 7 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PUMPKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMPKIN

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SALEM's adoption status with email updates.
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SALEM

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Pet-a-Bulls, Inc.

PO Box 1703,
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Siberian Husky Rescue of New Mexico, Inc.

P.O. Box 3,
Cedar Crest, NM 87008

Greyhound Companions of New Mexico

P.O. Box 22053,
Albuquerque, NM 87154

We'll also keep you updated on ola's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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ola

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Ruger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruger

Dachshund/Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 mos
Edgewood, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LEAH's adoption status with email updates.
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LEAH

Labrador Retriever/Afghan Hound

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on MAKK's adoption status with email updates.
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MAKK

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Lisa's Rosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lisa's Rosa

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Los Lunas, NM

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