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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.

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3001 2nd ST SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
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Meet their adoptable pets

3001 2nd ST SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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 DORY's adoption status with email updates.
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DORY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Black and Tan Coonhound

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Rottweiler

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Rottweiler

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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!

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

Southwest (NM) Airedale Rescue

Albuquerque, NM 87059

Rio Grande Animal Humane Association, Inc.

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

Pei People-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87107

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on NINJA's adoption status with email updates.
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NINJA

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Alina's adoption status with email updates.
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Alina

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Cedar Crest, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Bellsprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Bellsprout

Birman/Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Albuquerque, NM

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