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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

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PANTHER's adoption status with email updates.
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PANTHER

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on ORCHID's adoption status with email updates.
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ORCHID

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on LOU's adoption status with email updates.
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LOU

Australian Cattle Dog

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

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12231 Academy Road NE #301-214,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

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

Beagle

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on PEACHES's adoption status with email updates.
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PEACHES

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM

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