News Release l January 2, 2025

El Paso Animal Services Encourages Community to Adopt an “Account-A-Buddy”

Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions with a Shelter Pet

EL PASO, Texas—Kickstart your New Year with a new four-legged friend and make 2025 the Year of Health, Happiness, and Compassion.

El Paso Animal Services invites the community to adopt a pet during the “Account-A-Buddy” adoption event, where adoption fees for dogs over 30 pounds will be waived from Friday, January 3, through Friday, January 31.

Available pets can be adopted at the following locations: 

• El Paso Animal Services Center (5001 Fred Wilson Ave.)
  Open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
• Westside Adoption Center (5625 Confetti Dr.)
  Open daily 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 
• Mission Valley Adoption Center (9068 Socorro Rd.)
  Open daily 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Adopting a pet not only supports your resolution to stay active and healthy but also saves the lives of the shelter animals.

Studies show that pet ownership can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and encourage physical activity. Activities like daily walks and playtime with a new companion can keep you motivated and add joy to your routine. 

With over 20,000 pets entering El Paso Animal Services Centers in 2024, medium-to-large dogs make up the majority of the shelter population and are often the most overlooked. By adopting, you provide these deserving pets with a second chance. Every adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, and city registration, ensuring your new “Account-A-Buddy” is ready to join your wellness journey.

To view adoptable pets ahead of time and learn more about upcoming events, visit ElPasoAnimalServices.org.