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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 EMBER's adoption status with email updates.
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EMBER

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on DUMBO's adoption status with email updates.
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DUMBO

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 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

Animal Network Efforts by Women

PO Box 9244,
Albuquerque, NM 87119

PACA (People’s Anti Cruelty Association / Albuquerque Animal Rescue)

P.O. Box 21280,
Albuquerque, NM 87154

Rio Grande Animal Humane Association, Inc.

PO Box 912, 105 High Deal Drive,
Los Lunas, NM 87031

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Kai

German Shepherd Dog/Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Cedar Crest, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Felicia’s December's adoption status with email updates.
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Felicia’s December

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on BO's adoption status with email updates.
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BO

Labrador Retriever

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM

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