With the high-intake season quickly approaching, El Paso Animal Services is gearing up for a seasonal deep cleaning on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. During this one-day deep cleaning, Animal Services will be reducing its operation hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to allow staff to complete the facility-wide cleaning.
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Press Release-Free Adoptions for Large & Loyal Dogs

El Paso Animal Services is looking for families who are ready to commit to the center’s most lovable and loyal pets. The department’s “Large & Loyal” adoption special features free adoptions for all dogs over 20 pounds.
Press Release-Animal Services Achieves Milestone with Highest Monthly Save-Rate

El Paso Animal Services reached a milestone in March, achieving its highest monthly save-rate in department history. Last month, Animal Services saved 92.53% of the more than 2,400 animals that entered the Animal Services Center in March.
Volunteer of the Month-Cecilia & Brianna

It is officially Kitty Reading Book Club Program season and there isn’t a better way to kick it off than introducing our mother-daughter duo Volunteers of the Month!
Press Release-Animal Services Achieves 90% Save-Rate in February

El Paso Animal Services achieved a third month of reaching a 90% or higher live-release rate as it nears its no-kill goal. To celebrate the save rate, the department is hosting a “90 by 2020” adoption event, starting Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 where adoptions will be free for the first 90 pets, and just $9 for every pet thereafter.
Press Release-Animal Services Provides Free Microchips

El Paso Animal Services will be offering free microchips to the first 100 pets at the Parks & Recreation Pet Festival beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Westside Community Park, 7400 High Ridge.
Volunteer of the Month-YISD Students

The Animal Services Volunteer Program has several amazing partnerships that ensure that our shelter pets get consistent and much needed love and attention. We want to take this opportunity to thank one of those amazing partnerships as being our Volunteer(s) of the Month!
Employee of the Month-Valentin

It is Valentin's dedication and ability that allows him to effectively communicate with the fosters, while also providing excellent customer service that keeps our fosters coming back.
Press Release-Nearly 90 Shelter Pets Take Flight to California Shelters

This Wednesday, February 13, nearly 90 shelter pets from El Paso Animal Services will take to the skies to California rescue shelters in need of lovable shelter pets.
Why Vaccinating Your Pet Will Save Thousands of Lives

Distemper and Parvo are prevalent diseases in El Paso, but you can protect your dogs now by keeping them up-to-date on their vaccines.
Press Release-Animal Services Hosts Free Microchip and Vaccine Clinic in Far East El Paso

El Paso Animal Services will be offering free microchips and vaccines (Distemper/Parvo for dogs or FVRCP for cats) to the first 100 pets that visit Tierra Buena Park in far-east El Paso from 9 a.m. to noon this Sunday, Jan. 13.
Press Release-Animal Services Moves Pets to Offsite Shelter Due to Extreme Weather

Due to inclement weather, the Department of Animal Services has closed down the outdoor kennels located at the Animal Services Center (5001 Fred Wilson), and has moved dogs to a temporary offsite shelter at Sunrise Park (3800 Sunrise Ave).