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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 DONNIE DARKO's adoption status with email updates.
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DONNIE DARKO

Australian Terrier/Shih Tzu

Male, 3 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUNA

Labrador Retriever

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 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 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on NED's adoption status with email updates.
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NED

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Akita

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Bosque Buddies Animal Rescue

Bernalillo, NM 87004

Dalmatian Rescue of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Russell Rescue, Inc. - New Mexico Area

Albuquerque, NM 87101

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

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Enchanting Ms Elia ~ Olde English = Exceptional !'s adoption status with email updates.
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Enchanting Ms Elia ~ Olde English = Exceptional !

English Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on chris's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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chris

Samoyed

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

Shar Pei

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

Wheaten Terrier

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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