Bernalillo County Animal Care Services
Our Mission
The Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is dedicated to serving our community and its animals with compassion, professional care, and a commitment to public safety. We believe that every animal deserves a chance to thrive and that our work makes our county a better place to live for both two-legged and four-legged residents.
Serving Our Community
As a resource-focused organization, we are here to support pet owners and animal lovers throughout the region. From providing essential care and finding forever homes for our residents, we are proud to offer a wide range of services including pet licensing, vaccination clinics, and community support programs that keep families and their pets happy and healthy together.
How We Care
Our facility is designed to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all animals in our charge. We operate with a focus on transparency and excellence, utilizing a dedicated team of professionals to oversee everything from daily operations and animal well-being to public outreach initiatives and specialized resources that keep our community connected to the support they need.
Connecting Pets and People
We believe that adoption is the beginning of a beautiful, joyful partnership. Our team works hard to understand the needs of both the animals and the adopters to ensure a thoughtful match that lasts a lifetime. By choosing to adopt, you are not just getting a pet—you are helping us build a more compassionate community.
Take the Next Step
Ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to visit our campus or check our website to explore our currently available pets and learn more about our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Your journey to finding a new companion begins here, and we cannot wait to help you get started.
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10/29 - Love 4 Pets: Java, Messier Nebula, Rosa, Nebula
Here are four adoptable pets from around New Mexico in this Love 4 Pets: Java, Messier Nebula, Rosa and Murphy.
10/8 - Love 4 Pets: Lito, Milo, Hoss and "The Egyptians"
Meet EIGHT dogs looking for their fur-ever home here in New Mexico, starting with Lito at the Bernalillo County shelter.
9/24 - Love 4 Pets: Zeus, Galaxy, Pop Rocks, Erwin, Forest
Happy Love for Pets Thursday! We're featuring adoptable pups Zeus, Galaxy, Erwin and Forest who are up for adoption across New Mexico.
9/10 - Love 4 Pets: Zack, Ewok, Hank, Ella
On this Love 4 Pets, meet Zack, Ewok, Hank and Ella – all up for adoption with Bernalillo County, Lincoln County and in Albuquerque.
9/3 - Love 4 Pets with Mark, Leviathan
Meet two sweet animals looking for forever homes in New Mexico: Mark in Bernalillo County and Leviathan in Lincoln County.
8/31 - Treating the pack: How the Bark Bar is winning over Rio Rancho’s dogs
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. There’s a food truck rolling through Rio Rancho and Albuquerque where the entire menu is off-limits to people. Bark Bar, launched about six months ago by Chad Rutter, serves handmade “pup cups” and treats built exclusively for dogs — and the owner believes it’s the first business of its kind…
8/20 - Love 4 Pets: Diesel, Bolt
Let's get you a look at two cuties who are looking for fur-ever homes: Diesel in Bernalillo County and Bolt in Lincoln County.
8/8 - Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center reopens after renovations
The canine rooms at the center reopened on Saturday after renovations were made to fix a black mold problem.
7/9 - Love 4 Pets: Zack, Faline
Happy Love 4 Pets! We're featuring two cuties from across the state looking for forever homes: Zack and Faline.
6/10 - Bernalillo County commissioners approve $4.9M for new animal adoption center renovations
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday took another step toward opening a new animal adoption center. Last night, the commissioners approved re...
