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.
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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).
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.