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Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Animal shelter in Rio Rancho, NM

Our shelter had it's beginnings in the mid 90's and formally became a nonprofit organization in 2001. The dream of Lee and Sophia DiClemente has grown to be the largest no-kill animal shelter in New Mexico. Lee passed in 2010, but Sophia carries on with the support of a small staff, a large number of volunteers, and numerous donors - large and small.

Contact —
Email wmranchnm1@gmail.com
Phone (505) 771-0140
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Address
3251 Westphalia Blvd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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3251 Westphalia Blvd NE

Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Adoptable pets at Watermelon Mountain Ranch

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Chihuahua

Female, 12 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Tate's adoption status with email updates.
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Tate

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Animal Humane New Mexico - Westside Adoption Center

10141 Coors Blvd. NW,
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Beagle Freedom Project- NM

Los Lunas, NM 87031

Rio Grande Animal Humane Association, Inc.

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

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Darling Lil Dobers ~ Chierrier's adoption status with email updates.
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Darling Lil Dobers ~ Chierrier

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on ORBIT's adoption status with email updates.
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ORBIT

Boxer

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

Husky/Chow Chow

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Santa Fe, NM

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