Rio Rancho Animal Control in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
About Rio Rancho Animal Control
Rio Rancho Animal Control is an animal control in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Penny Lane Foal Rescue, about 2.8 mi away.
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35.27462, -106.66815
What Rio Rancho Animal Control does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Penny Lane Foal Rescue3031 Oculus Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NMAnimal rescue2.8 mi
- Watermelon Mountain Ranch3251 Westphalia Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NMAnimal shelter3.8 mi
- Southwest Animal Rescue Fund4627 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal rescue4.5 mi
- Southwest Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. - SWARF3701 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal rescue4.5 mi
- Corrales Animal Services4324 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal control4.7 mi
- Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center10141 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter4.9 mi
- Sandoval County Animal Services1500 Idalia, Bernalillo, NMAnimal control5.3 mi
- Llamas del Sol Inc.605 El Dorado Dr NW, Albuquerque, NMAnimal rescue6.4 mi
- Animal Humane New Mexico9132 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter12 mi
- Northeast Animal Care and Resource Center9901 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter13 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Rio Rancho Animal Control located?
Rio Rancho Animal Control is at 3441 Northern Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 in Sandoval County.
What are the hours of Rio Rancho Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (505) 891-5075 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Rio Rancho Animal Control?
Start on petfinder.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Rio Rancho Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.