Starting on Monday, July 22, 2019, El Paso Animal Services will adjust its daily hours of operation from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Animal Services Center located at 5001 Fred Wilson.
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Press Release-City and County of El Paso Enhance Partnership to Improve Services, Continuing “No-Kill” Momentum
The City and County of El Paso are partnering to provide lifesaving programs and services to pets in the region.
Press Release-Animal Services Sends Out an SOS, Calls for Community’s Assistance
El Paso Animal Services is sending out an SOS (Support Our Shelter) call to the community, asking for help to clear the shelter. In an effort to continue the City of El Paso’s goal of becoming a “no-kill” facility, Animal Services is asking the borderland community to adopt, foster, donate, and/or reconnect with their lost pets.
Press Release-Animal Services Welcomes Busy Litter Season by Hosting a “Kitten Shower”
This Friday, May 10, El Paso Animal Services will host a fun-filled “Kitten Shower” to honor the litter season which is currently at its peak.
Press Release-Animal Services Hosts Cinco de Mayo Adoption Fiesta, Free Pet Adoptions All Weekend
El Paso Animal Services is celebrating its fourth annual Cinco de Mayo Adoption Fiesta with free pet adoptions on all shelter pets. The Fiesta will take place this weekend, Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5.
Press Release-Petco Foundation Awards Animal Services $500K Grant for First-of-its-Kind Facility
El Paso will soon be home to an innovative education and adoption facility thanks to a generous donation from the Petco Foundation. The national nonprofit recently awarded El Paso Animal Services with a $500,000 grant that will help bring life to the Cats at the Zoo (CATZ) exhibit, which will bring adoptable cats and kittens to the El Paso Zoo.
Press Release-Animal Services to Reduce Center Hours for Wednesday Deep Cleaning
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.
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.
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.
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.