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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 ALI's adoption status with email updates.
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ALI

German Shepherd Dog

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on MANGO's adoption status with email updates.
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MANGO

Pug

Female, 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PRINCESS's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINCESS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SAITAMA's adoption status with email updates.
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SAITAMA

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on A057240's adoption status with email updates.
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A057240

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
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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We'll also keep you updated on Lisa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lisa

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SNOW GOOSE 1's adoption status with email updates.
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SNOW GOOSE 1

Goose

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

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Mitchell's adoption status with email updates.
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Mitchell

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Belen, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
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Cooper

Siberian Husky/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Albuquerque, NM

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