Adopt a Pet During the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Campaign

EL PASO, Texas—It’s the Dog Days of Summer, and as temperatures rise, so does the pet population at the shelter!

The City’s El Paso Animal Services is asking the community to consider adopting a shelter pet this summer, especially as the shelter remains at critical capacity, with over 1,000 pets waiting for their forever homes. The department will have numerous opportunities for the community to meet great, lovable shelter pets over the weekend.

Families looking to adopt can visit shelter pets at the El Paso Animal Services Center located at 5001 Fred Wilson. Cats and kittens are also available for adoption at the Cats At The Zoo (CATZ) Pet Encounter and Adoption Center inside the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. El Paso Animal Services will also have dogs available for adoption at Sunland Park Mall during the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Indoor Adoption Event.

WHAT: Dog Days of Summer – Offsite Pet Adoptions

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26

WHERE: Sunland Park Mall, 750 Sunland Park Drive

WHAT: Dog Days of Summer Adoption Campaign (FREE adoptions on all pets)

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26

WHERE: Animal Services Center, 5001 Fred Wilson Avenue

WHAT: Dog Days of Summer Adoption Campaign – free adoptions on all cats

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26

WHERE: El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 4001 Paisano Drive

Dozens of other local shelters and rescues will also be offering pet adoptions at the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Indoor Adoption Event at Sunland Park Mall on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m

All free pet adoptions include the animal’s spay/neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and City license.

To view adoptable pets and other upcoming events, visit www.ElPasoAnimalServices.org.  

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