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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 Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
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 Roy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roy

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 yrs
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Rob's adoption status with email updates.
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Rob

Beagle

Male, 11 yrs 5 mos
Rio Rancho, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Buster's adoption status with email updates.
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Buster

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on CHURRO's adoption status with email updates.
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CHURRO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Ken Griffey III's adoption status with email updates.
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Ken Griffey III

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Benevolent Mr Bear Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Benevolent Mr Bear Bear

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

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

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on ITTY BITTY's adoption status with email updates.
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ITTY BITTY

Pug

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM

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