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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.

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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 Gertrude's adoption status with email updates.
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Gertrude

Pug

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Boxer/Australian Cattle Dog

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Baby
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

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It’s A Pawsitive Life Rescue

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

Basset Hound

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on Erin's ToughStuff's adoption status with email updates.
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Erin's ToughStuff

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Los Lunas, NM
We'll also keep you updated on JASMINE's adoption status with email updates.
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JASMINE

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Albuquerque, NM

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