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On Tuesday afternoon, officials with the El Paso Animal Services sent out their version of an SOS – Support Our Shelter.

The Support Our Shelter call to the community, means 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,” officials shared via a news release.

The Animal Services Center is currently housing a large kitten population along with a substantial dog population. With the help of the community, Animal Services will be able to decrease their population during the peak months.

On Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, adoption fees will be $1 as part of Animal Services’ “Dollar Pet Adoption Event.” Adoption hours will be extend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Animal Services is hopeful that the reduced fees will result in more than a hundred animals being adopted.

In an effort to reconnect as many lost pets as possible, Animal Services will be waiving impoundment fees ($60 per dog/cat) for any animal picked up by their owner. Daily handling fees will also be waived.

Fees will be waived for the remainder of May and the entire month of June. Waived fees do not include quarantine animals. Fees still apply for licensing services.

For pet lovers not looking to adopt at this time, fostering a pet is great option. By fostering, families will be able to care for a shelter pet temporarily, which will free up space for other adoptable pets at the shelter. Families will be asked to foster an animal for a minimum of two weeks, but are welcomed to foster a pet even longer if they would like.

For those looking to support Animal Services’ life-saving efforts, but may not have space for a new friend at home, donations are a great way to help. The following items help support Animal Services’ various programs and initiatives:

• Canned puppy and kitten food
• Dry dog and cat food
• Kitten powdered formula
• Towels and blankets (new or gently used)
• Crates and pet carriers

If you are unable to drop-off donations in person, but still want to help, you can always purchase and donate items through our Amazon Wish List.

And while no one ever wants to lose a pet, the department is encouraging the public to license their pet. The annual license is $12.50.

If your pet is already licensed, Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to update their contact information if they have moved or changed their phone number.

There are many ways to help make El Paso a “no-kill” community, but one thing is certain—the community’s involvement is definitely needed if El Paso is going to become a “no-kill” city in 2020.

For more information on El Paso Animal Services, visit us online, or visit us in person at the Animal Services Center, located 5001 Fred Wilson.

On Tuesday, officials with El Paso Animal Services announced their team had achieved a third month of reaching a 90% or higher live-release rate as they near their no-kill goal.

“After years of hard work from Animal Services staff, volunteers, and partners, the department is happy to announce that in February more than 90% of the animals that entered the shelter had a positive outcome for the third month,” officials shared via an email. “This is a positive indication that the department is well on its way of reaching their no-kill goal of having a yearly live-release average of 90% or more by 2020.”

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.

Animal Services wants to remind the community that their involvement is important, especially with the upcoming challenges that the spring and summer months will bring.

“To support the City’s no-kill goal, the community can get involved by adopting, fostering, volunteering, and donating, as well as ensuring all owned pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations, have a microchip and are spayed or neutered,” officials added.

WHO:             El Paso Animal Services

WHAT:           “90 by 2020” Adoption Special featuring free adoptions for the first 90 pets. Every pet adopted after will have their adoption fee reduced to $9.

WHEN:           Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10    |   11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:         Animal Services Center  |   5001 Fred Wilson

The temperature is dropping which means the fall cuddle season is here, and for those looking for a cuddle buddy, they are in luck.

For the entire month of October, Animal Services will be hosting a “Fall Friend” adoption special.

Any time the weather forecast predicts a temperature of 65 degrees or lower, all pet adoptions at Animal Services will be “name-your-own-price.” When the weather dips, you can adopt a pet for $1, $5, or whatever you chose to pay.

All adoptions will include the pet’s spay/neuter procedure, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and city license.

Animal Services is encouraging its media partners to take part in this fun adoption promotion by sharing the news any time their forecast lists a temperature of 65 degrees or lower.

Animal Services will honor all forecast predictions from its media partners.

WHO:          El Paso Animal Services

WHAT:        “Fall Friend” adoption promotion with “name-your-own-price” adoptions anytime the weather forecast predicts a temperature of 65 degrees or lower.

WHEN:        The entire month of October.

WHERE:      El Paso Animal Services Center – 5001 Fred Wilson Avenue   |    Every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

With football season right around the corner, El Paso Animal Services is ready to help residents find their four-legged MVP.

Residents who visit the Animal Services Center this week wearing UTEP fan gear will have the adoption fee reduced to just $3 as part of the “Mutts, Miners & Meows” adoption special.

The special adoption fee includes the animal’s spay/neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and City license.

In addition to this adoption special, Animal Services has also transformed its play yard into the “Forever Home Stadium,” and is encouraging all adopters to take a photo with their new teammates on the fun-sized football field.

This special runs through September 1, 2018.

WHO:          El Paso Animal Services   

WHAT:        “Mutts, Miners & Meows” adoption special featuring $3 adoptions for all adopters wearing UTEP gear.

WHEN:        Wednesday, August, 29 through Saturday, September 1

WHERE:      El Paso Animal Services Center – 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.

It’s a life-saving duo – a team-up of heroes and pets – meant to match willing El Paso families with their new furry family member.

El Paso Animal Services is teaming up with Operation H.O.P.E, and KFOX’s Pet Pals to encourage the community to “Be A Hero, Save A Life” by coming out and adopting a shelter pet.

The Department will be waiving all adoption fees on July 14 during this one-day event in order to find forever homes for the hundreds of cats and dogs at the shelter. Operation H.O.P.E’s superheroes will also be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take photos with the “heroes” that come and adopt a pet that day.

Adopting a furry sidekick will be at no cost, and will include their spay/neuter procedure, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and city license.

While fees will be waived, donations of food, treats, blankets and towels are welcomed. Shelter pets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHO:             El Paso Animal Services & Operation H.O.P.E

WHAT:           “Be A Hero, Save A Life” adoption event with free adoptions on all Animal Services’ animals. Pets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo opportunity with heroes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHEN:           Saturday, July 14, 2018  |   11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:         El Paso Animal Services Center – 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.

For the third year in a row, El Paso Animal Services will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo by holding a Cinco de Mayo Adoption Fiesta.

The Fiesta will take place this weekend, Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 and will feature discounted adoption fees of just $5.

This $5 adoption fee includes the animals spay/neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and City license.

The Cinco de Mayo Adoption Fiesta is one of Animal Services’ most successful events. In previous years, the Adoption Fiesta resulted in more than 100 adoptions during the holiday weekend.

WHO:                El Paso Animal Services

WHAT:  Cinco de Mayo Adoption Fiesta featuring $5 pet adoption fees

WHEN: Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 – Shelter Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:           El Paso Animal Services Center – 5001 Fred Wilson Ave

El Paso Animal Services invites the community to find their new furry friend during the “Dollar Dog Day” adoption special. All dog adoptions will be reduced to just $1 this Friday, April 27 only.

The peak season has begun at the Animal Services Center, and the department is hoping this adoption special will spark new interest from potential adopters as the Center is beginning to increase in capacity.

In addition to the reduced fees, Animal Services will be keeping its Adoption Office open until 8 p.m. in order to give families more time to find and adopt their new friend. This will be the first time ever that the Center will extend their adoption hours through the evening.

WHO: El Paso Animal Services

WHAT: “Dollar Dog Day” adoption special featuring $1 dog adoptions

WHERE: El Paso Animal Services Center – 5001 Fred Wilson, El Paso, TX 79906

WHEN: This Friday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (extended hours)

This Saturday, Animal Services will be holding a Pets for Vets adoption event featuring free pet adoptions for all veterans, active military, and their families.

This Veterans Day event aims at connecting military families with great shelter pets while honoring the service of the brave men and women in our region.

The free pet adoption includes the animals spay/neuter procedure, initial age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and City license.

WHO:             Department of Animal Services

WHAT:           “Pets for Vets” adoption special, free adoptions for veterans, active military, and their families

WHEN:           Saturday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:         El Paso Animal Services Shelter, 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.

The Department of Animal Services and the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) are teaming up to host several community fire station adoption events.

This partnership allows Animal Services to expand its adoption efforts by bringing adoptable pets straight to the community by co-hosting events with EPFD at neighborhood fire stations.

During these November fire station events, adoptions will be free on a first come, first served basis. There will be a limited number of pets available.

All pet adoptions include the animal’s spay/neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and City license.

November 7: Fire Station 24 (East El Paso)  |  1498 Lomaland Drive  |  3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November 10: Fire Station 5 (Central)  |  400 Revere Street |   3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November 18: Fire Station 15 (Upper Valley)  |  115 Shorty Lane  |  Noon to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit Animal Services online or contact us at (915) 212-PAWS.

With Animal Services reaching its capacity as of Monday evening with more than 500 animals at the shelter, the department is holding a “Flash Fall Sale” to help place loving pets in great homes.

Starting Tuesday, October 24, through Monday, October 30, adoption fees for all shelter pets will be reduced to just $5, or free with the donation of any of the items listed below.

In order to reduce the shelter population, Animal Services will reduce adoption fees whenever the facility is at capacity in hopes of adopting many of the animals currently in their care.

While this practice happens often during the busy summer months, there are also other times of the year where the population will increase over 500, prompting a reduced adoption fee event.

ITEMS NEEDED:

• Dog and cat toys
• Towels and blankets (new or used)
• Dog and puppy food
• Cat and kitten food
• Wire kennels
• Plastic carriers

In addition to the animals already being spayed or neutered, all adopted pets will also have their age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and City license.

WHAT:   “Flash Fall Sale” adoption special, adoption fees reduced to $5, or free with donation (flyer attached)

 WHEN:   Tuesday, October 24 – Monday, October 30

 WHERE: El Paso Animal Services Shelter  |  5001 Fred Wilson Ave

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the Department of Animal Services will be offering free adoptions for all its shelter pets.

Animal Services is committed to saving as many lives as possible by clearing its kennels through reduced-fee adoptions, and is encouraging the community to come out and adopt.

Hundreds of pets are at the shelter waiting to go to their forever homes, and you can adopt a new furry friend at no cost. All adopted pets will have their spay/neuter procedure, initial age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and City license included in the free adoption.

Shelter pets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

WHO:          El Paso Department of Animal Services

WHEN:         Saturday, September 30, 2017  |  11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:       El Paso Animal Services Shelter  | 5001 Fred Wilson Ave.

For more information, visit Animal Services Website or visit in person at 5001 Fred Wilson Avenue.

Meet this lovely little lady, Penny!

Penny is just all around amazing—she’s a sweet girl who loves giving hugs, who loves to play and would love being your new best friend. She’s good with other dogs and is a real cuddiler—Penny would fit in with any kind of family!

Come meet this sweet girl in B1 and to give her a lifetime of love.

You can adopt Penny for only $15 and she’s ready to go home with her spay procedure, microchip, vaccinations and city license.

NAME: Penny

AGE: 2 years old

ID: A35384475

El Paso Animal Services Shelter – 5001 Fred Wilson Ave

Meet Pablo Picasso, he was nicknamed Picasso due to the way his snout twists, but it doesn’t bother him in any way.

Picasso is a sweet and happy pup, and though he’s a little shy right at first, he’s quick to crawl into your lap for some snuggle time.

He’s a big lover-boy, and even with his twisted mouth, he’s a happy, healthy doggy and loves to do typical doggy things. You can adopt Picasso for only $15 and his adoption includes his neuter procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and city license.

Come meet sweet Picasso in B3 and give him the chance at a happy, loving home.

NAME: Picasso

SEX:  Male

AGE: 5 years old

BREED: Pit Bull Mix

ID: A35084737

Meet Moxie, a playful pooch ready to wiggle her way into your heart.

Moxie came to the shelter in February and has been waiting for two months for the perfect family to give her a second chance at a forever home. She’s a sweet girl and loves weekly playgroups, gets along with other dogs and even cats, too.  And if you are the type that likes to go hiking the Franklin Mountains or just enjoy playtime in the backyard, Moxie is the one for you.

You can adopt this adorable pup for only $15 and her adoption includes her spay procedure, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and city license.

Come visit Moxie at the Animal Services Shelter and give her the forever home she deserves, today!

NAME: Moxie

SEX: Female

AGE: 3 years old

BREED: Pit Bull Mix

ID: A34630322

Meet Chelsea, a sweet and gentle momma who’s looking for her forever home.

Chelsea first came to the shelter in the beginning of January, along with 9 of her pups. She was quickly moved to a foster home where her and her pups thrived until they were old enough to adopt. Chelsea is now back at Animal Services since all of her pups have been adopted, and is looking for a loving family to finally give her a place to call home.

She’s a VIP dog, meaning she’s got a great temperament, good with other dogs and cats, and would fit well with any kind of family. You can adopt Chelsea for only $15, and her adoption includes her spay procedure, vaccinations, microchip and city license.

Come meet this sweet girl in B 19 and give her the forever home she deserves.

NAME: Chelsea

SEX: Female

AGE: 3 years old

BREED: Shepherd Mix

ID: A34360392