Watermelon Mountain Ranch in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
About Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Watermelon Mountain Ranch is an animal shelter in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2002. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Penny Lane Foal Rescue, about 1.9 mi away.
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35.32347, -106.63798
What Watermelon Mountain Ranch 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 rescue1.9 mi
- Sandoval County Animal Services1500 Idalia, Bernalillo, NMAnimal control3.2 mi
- Rio Rancho Animal Control3441 Northern Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NMAnimal control3.8 mi
- Southwest Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. - SWARF3701 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal rescue6.8 mi
- Southwest Animal Rescue Fund4627 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal rescue6.8 mi
- Corrales Animal Services4324 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NMAnimal control7.1 mi
- Animal Humane New Mexico Westside Adoption Center10141 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter8.2 mi
- Llamas del Sol Inc.605 El Dorado Dr NW, Albuquerque, NMAnimal rescue9.3 mi
- Animal Humane New Mexico9132 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter14 mi
- Northeast Animal Care and Resource Center9901 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NMAnimal shelter15 mi
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Where is Watermelon Mountain Ranch located?
Watermelon Mountain Ranch is at 3251 Westphalia Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 in Sandoval County.
What are the hours of Watermelon Mountain Ranch?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (505) 221-2359 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Watermelon Mountain Ranch?
Start on wmranch.org, 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 Watermelon Mountain Ranch?
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.
Are donations to Watermelon Mountain Ranch tax-deductible?
Watermelon Mountain Ranch matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 85-0480585), with reported annual revenue of about $1,238,173. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.