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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 Sheldon's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheldon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Selma's adoption status with email updates.
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Selma

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Shakira's adoption status with email updates.
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Shakira

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Lea's adoption status with email updates.
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Lea

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Gimley's adoption status with email updates.
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Gimley

Husky

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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 3 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
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Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding area.

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We'll also keep you updated on TOBER & blind dog POPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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TOBER & blind dog POPPY

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on max's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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max

Doberman Pinscher

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

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Santa Fe, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Bully babes's adoption status with email updates.
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Bully babes

English Bulldog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Albuquerque, NM

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