Dexter's Grove

11/05/2026

Our intern Frank is just about ready to find a permanent position! Please reach out to our friends at Watermelon Mountain Ranch if you think Frank would be a perfect fit for your family! 🐾 we are also happy to provide glowing references for our favorite temporary team member! 💚🐶

💚FOSTER TAILS! Let's be frank about Frank; he's the bestest boy! He's our 26lb wonder dog with a permanent wink! He's currently recovering in his foster home from having his left peeper removed, and he has been the sweetest, funniest little guy throughout it all. Frank is a very friendly and sweet boy who needs his forever person to give him all of the love and understanding he deserves! 💚
If you're wanting to set up a meeting with Frank, and find out more about him, email [email protected]
Visit wmranch.org/adopt to see all of our adoptable dogs and cats
📍Watermelon Mountain Ranch
(Across from Cleveland High School)
3251 Westphalia Blvd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 221-2359
Wed-Sun 11am-4pm (adoptions and tours until 3pm)
📍PETSMART - Cottonwood
10248 Coors Bypass NW, ABQ
Wed-Sun 10am-5pm (Cats)
Sat 11am-3pm (Dogs)
📍PETSMART - Taylor Ranch
5600 Coors Blvd NW, ABQ
Fri- Sun 11am-3pm (Cats)

09/25/2026

💚WE NEED TEMPORARY FOSTERS!💚
Rio Rancho & Westside Albuquerque — can you open your home to our dogs in need?
Watermelon Mountain Ranch is making important upgrades at the Ranch, and we need a few special people to help our dogs enjoy a safe, comfortable stay while the work is underway.
*Short-term foster commitment (2-3 weeks)
*Dogs of all sizes may need a place to stay
*WMR provides support & supplies
*You provide a loving, safe home—and plenty of cuddles!
*Rio Rancho & Westside ABQ residents are preferred.

READY TO HELP? Email [email protected] to get started!
📍MAIN RANCH
3251 Westphalia Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM
Wed-Sun 11am-4pm (tours and adoptions until 3pm)

09/17/2026

🐾 Meet our newest intern, Frank! 🐾

We are SO excited to introduce you to this happy, handsome guy! 💙

Frank has joined our team as a medical foster through Watermelon Mountain Ranch, and we’re currently working on diagnosing and treating his medical needs. We’re hopeful that once he’s feeling his best, Frank will be available for adoption in the near future!

We suspect that some of Frank’s medical needs may be chronic and require lifelong treatment, but despite all of that… Frank is one very happy guy! 🥰

So far, Frank has absolutely excelled at his new job duties, including:

🫶 Giving the best cuddles
😁 Greeting everyone with a big smile and enthusiastic tail wags
🦖 Retrieving his beloved stuffed raptor, Mongo (his FAVORITE toy!)
🦴 Expert-level treat consumption
❤️ Maintaining excellent human relations

And speaking of humans… Frank LOVES people! Everyone we’ve introduced him to has quickly become his new best friend.

Because of his medical needs, Frank hasn’t been able to fully meet the rest of our furry and feathery team just yet. His interactions from a distance have been polite so far, though, so we’re hopeful we’ll learn more as he continues to heal. 🐶🐦

We’ll keep you posted on Frank’s progress as we figure out exactly what he needs to thrive. In the meantime, if you’d like more information about this sweet boy, or think Frank might be the perfect addition to your family, please reach out! 💙

We have a feeling this little guy is going to make someone an absolutely wonderful forever friend. 🏡🐾

Welcome to the team, Frank! We’re so happy you’re here. 🥰

04/28/2026

We had such an amazing day at Sherrys k9 creations!🐾❤️
We got to work with an incredible group of pet professionals during our Pet First Aid & CPR class. 6 groomers, 2 daycare counselors, and 1 vet tech who are now officially pet first responders! Thank you all so much for joining us, sharing your stories, and making the class so fun and engaging. We truly loved learning with you!
And of course, a special shoutout to Chica 🐶, our 4-legged teaching assistant for the day. She was extremely attentive and took skills practice very seriously!! 10/10 would recommend! 😄
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day with such a passionate group!

04/27/2026

🚨 PUPDATE 🚨
Sandi has been FOUND and is safely back home! 🐾❤️
A kind neighbor spotted her, and with the help of two incredible Watermelon Mountain Ranch managers who had been searching since she was lost, she was safely called in and reunited with her new family!
Huge thanks to all of you who reached out, shared, and supported the search. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference, this is what being a pet first responder in your community is all about! 💕

04/26/2026

‼️Attention Albuquerque/Rio Rancho friends‼️Please help us get Sandi home! She is a newly adopted pet who was last seen near Mariposa Park area Taylor Ranch, 87120. If Anyone has any information or sightings please reach out to us at 505-225-1749 so we can get this sweet girl home!

04/24/2026

Thank you to the Wet Paws team for inviting us out again to spend the day practicing pet first aid and CPR skills! 🐾

We certified 4 new pet first responders and were joined by 4 more certified team members who came to refresh their knowledge. It’s always inspiring to see such dedication to learning and preparedness.

Thank you all for the compassion and care you show to the pets entrusted to you. We always love spending time with your team. You guys rock!!! 🐾🐾🧡

01/22/2026

Two days until our pet first aid and CPR classes this weekend! Don’t forget to sign up today to secure your spot!

https://www.dextersgrove.com/classes/p/jan25

01/20/2026

Knowledge saves lives! 🧡 If you've taken our Pet First Aid & CPR class, what's one thing that stuck with you or you wish others knew? Share in the comments below! 🐾

Dexter’s Grove Training and Educational Resources for Pet Care Professionals, Pet Owners, and the furry family members they love! At Dexter’s Grove, we believe that knowledge, communication, and compassion always have a pawsitive impact on our pet companions! Our mission is to empower profession...

01/19/2026

We still have spots available for our classes this Saturday & Sunday! Don’t forget to sign up today to learn life saving skills for your pets!

https://www.dextersgrove.com/classes/p/jan25