Lost or Found an Animal?
If you live in the Village of Los Ranchos or believe your animal may have been picked up, please contact Bernalillo County Animal Care Services at 505-468-7387.
You can also check the City of Albuquerque's Animal Shelter, the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, or the Watermelon Mountain Ranch for your lost pet or to find a pet you might like to adopt.
As of September 11, 2025, Animal Control/Animal Care will be provided to Village residents by Bernalillo County Animal Care Services. Please contact them directly for all animal care services; 505-468-7387. Visit them on their website https://www.bernco.gov/animal-care-services
Bi-Weekly Vaccine Clinic Event
BernCo Animal Care Services will offer free vaccines and microchips for all city and county resident animals within the geographical boundaries of Bernalillo County.
Clinics will run every other Wednesday. Clinic hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required: Click here to make an appointment.
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Animal Control Ordinances
For information on animal control ordinances, please check the Village ordinances by clicking here.
Wildlife
For injured or orphaned wildlife, please contact the Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico at (505) 344-2500. They are located at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park at 2901 Candelaria Road NW, near Candelaria and Rio Grande Boulevard. Their summer clinic hours (May-August) are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Sunday, 7 days a week. Their winter clinic hours (September-April) are 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday, closed on Sundays. You can also visit them online at www.wrinm.org or email them at wrinm@wrinm.org.
According to the Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, if you have found a displaced animal, their survival may depend on what you do right now. Except for hummingbirds, do not offer the creature food or water. They recommend you find a small cardboard box and line the bottom with shredded paper or a towel. Place the creature in the box, with a lid, but do not place it in a cage. You do not need to poke air holes in the box, it can breath through the cracks. Complete darkness is the most important here. Put the box in a warm dark quiet place and leave it alone. The creature will be in shock and this is the first treatment for shock. Don't worry, the creature can stay like this for many hours, even overnight if necessary, to reduce stress. As soon as you can, take the creature to the Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico.