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.
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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).
Press Release-Start the New Year with the New “Firefighters and Furry Friends” Calendar
El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Fire Department are excited to announce the availability of the new “Firefighters and Furry Friends” 2019 calendar.
Volunteer of the Month-Adan
Adan’s calm spirit and demeanor is perfect for handling our shelter-pets and helps him excel in Enrichment where he is able to engage with our shelter-pets that have been in our shelter for a while.
Press Release-PetSmart Charities Makes Donation
El Paso Animal Services will soon expand its medical operations through a generous donation from PetSmart Charities. The non-profit, and leading funder of animal welfare in North America, will donate much-needed surgical equipment and supplies that will allow Animal Services to perform more spay/neuter surgeries at one time.
Press Release-Home for the Pawlidays
El Paso Animal Services wants to add some cheer to your holiday season with their “Home for the Pawlidays” adoption event. Animal Services will be offering free adoptions...
Make Their Holiday Season Merry & Bright
Make a shelter pet's holiday season merry and bright by donating this month.