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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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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 RORCA's adoption status with email updates.
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RORCA

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Border Collie

Male, 2 mos
Moriarty, NM
We'll also keep you updated on SHEILA's adoption status with email updates.
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SHEILA

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Benny Shep #2 - 5664's adoption status with email updates.
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Benny Shep #2 - 5664

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on FRANKY's adoption status with email updates.
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FRANKY

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Albuquerque, NM
We'll also keep you updated on BERRY JERRY's adoption status with email updates.
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BERRY JERRY

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
Albuquerque, NM

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