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Heads up! 📣 El Paso Animal Services locations will be operating on holiday hours next Monday, September 7th, in observan...
09/01/2026

Heads up! 📣

El Paso Animal Services locations will be operating on holiday hours next Monday, September 7th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday! 🧡

For any animal-related concerns, please call 311, and 911 for emergencies.

August was a BIG month for our shelter pets, and it’s all thanks to you. Over 900 pets found their forever homes in Augu...
09/01/2026

August was a BIG month for our shelter pets, and it’s all thanks to you.

 Over 900 pets found their forever homes in August during ! 🙀

Behind every one of those adoptions is a community that showed up. To everyone who opened their home as a foster, helped a pet build confidence, and watched them take that final step into their forever family, thank you.🙏

To everyone who came to the shelter or an offsite event and chose to adopt, thank you for giving a shelter pet a chance. 🥹

And a very special thank you to our incredible partners at and Telemundo 48 El Paso for helping us shine a spotlight on so many pets and giving them the opportunity to reach families who may not have found them otherwise. 🫶

Every adoption matters. Whether it’s a tiny kitten, a big dog, a senior, or a pet who’s been waiting for months, every time a pet leaves the shelter for a home, it creates space for us to help the next animal who needs us.

One adoption leads to another. One open kennel gives another pet a chance.

Thank you, El Paso, for helping us keep going. We couldn’t do this without you. 

Here’s to even more happy endings in September! 🎉🐾

Meet Gambit, a 1-year-old cattle dog who has spent nearly five months in shelter care. Life in a kennel has been stressf...
09/01/2026

Meet Gambit, a 1-year-old cattle dog who has spent nearly five months in shelter care. Life in a kennel has been stressful for him, and sometimes that stress is what people see first.
Give him a little space to decompress, a few treats, and his favorite ball, and another side begins to shine through. 🥹 He’s smart, playful and affectionate. He recognizes the people he trusts, gives kisses, loves attention, and has even done well playing with other dogs.
After 149 days, Gambit deserves the chance to show someone the dog he can be outside the shelter. ❤️
📍 Westside Adoption Center
5625 Confetti Dr.
🐶 Gambit | 1 year old
🆔 Animal ID: A0060691939

Those beautiful blue eyes are hard to resist, but Lady Priscilla is so much more than a pretty face. She’s sweet, smart,...
09/01/2026

Those beautiful blue eyes are hard to resist, but Lady Priscilla is so much more than a pretty face.

She’s sweet, smart, playful, and ready to make the most of every adventure. But lately, we’re starting to see signs that shelter life is getting to her, and we don’t want to wait until kennel stress takes away the happy, playful girl we know is underneath it.

Priscilla loves meeting people, going for walks, and being outdoors. She walks nicely on leash, knows how to sit, and is even clever enough to step over her leash when she gets tangled. She’s also a total water lover! Whether she’s splashing in the pool or getting a bath, she’s all about it.

And when it comes to other dogs, Priscilla is a sweetheart. She’s curious, playful, and social, often offering a play bow or lying down to invite her dog friends to join in. She’s done amazingly with other dogs, even when they don’t particularly like her. She doesn’t retaliate, she simply keeps being her gentle self.

She can be a little shy and may get spooked if someone approaches her from above, so she’ll appreciate someone who gives her time to feel comfortable. Once she does, she’s happy to say hello and soak up the attention.

We know the real Priscilla is so much more than what we see through a kennel door. She’s the girl who wants to run outside, splash in the water, play with her dog friends, and then settle in for some quality time with her person.

She’s not on our at-risk list, but we’re starting to see signs of kennel stress, and we want to help her before it gets to that point.

Lady Priscilla doesn’t need to wait until she’s struggling to find her person. She needs someone to see her now.

🏷️ Lady Priscilla - A56299680
🧡Westside Adoption Center
🎉5625 Confetti Dr.
🐾Open daily 12-6pm

For today’s  , we’re featuring a pup who, in a short amount of time, has shown just how resilient he is. 🥹💜Gobi was foun...
08/31/2026

For today’s , we’re featuring a pup who, in a short amount of time, has shown just how resilient he is. 🥹💜

Gobi was found in Red Sands with his brothers and sisters, seemingly abandoned and left to fend for themselves. 💔 Through a collaborative effort, LawNPaws reached them and saw that the pups weren’t in the best condition. The little ones were malnourished and scared, but it was clear how loving they were from day one.

The pups were about 10 months back then, and Gobi is now around 1 year old, and as sweet and loving as ever. Gobi is good with other dogs and kiddos too! 

If you think this boy could be the pup you’ve been waiting for, reach out to our rescue partners LawNPaws for more information on him!

Gobi is not currently located at any El Paso Animal Services locations.

“Sunday mornings are better with dogs. 🧡😍Huge thanks to our staff volunteers and everyone who came out and walked the Mu...
08/30/2026

“Sunday mornings are better with dogs. 🧡😍

Huge thanks to our staff volunteers and everyone who came out and walked the Mutt Mile today! You walked pups, gave out plenty of love, and made their morning a whole lot more fun!

You guys are the best. See you next Sunday!
Sign up at www.RescueRunners.org”

Thank you to our awesome partnersRescue Runners for helping us get our shelter babies out every week! 🐾

🐾 Over the past week, our Animal Protection Officers received 633 calls for service and issued 279 citations. This week,...
08/30/2026

🐾 Over the past week, our Animal Protection Officers received 633 calls for service and issued 279 citations.
 
This week, our officers also had the opportunity to help one of our incredible rescue partners, Gracey’s Rescue Ranch
 
You may recognize Gracey’s from a recent story that made headlines across El Paso. After nearly 100 animals were rescued from two San Elizario properties, Gracey’s Rescue Ranch stepped up to take them in and give them a safe place to recover. Many of the animals arrived to Gracey’s severely underweight and in need of urgent care, and their recovery has been a true community effort.

Our officers recently helped deliver bales of hay, joint supplements, and pallets of fly control supplies to help the ranch and the animals in their care.
 
Caring for that many animals is no small task, and right now, they’re asking for help from our community to continue providing the care these animals deserve.
 
If you’re looking for a way to support a local rescue, consider donating to or learning more about Gracey’s Rescue Ranch by visiting the link in their bio. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference when you’re caring for this many animals. 🧡
 
We’re grateful to have partners like Gracey’s Rescue Ranch who continue to show up for animals in need, and we’re happy to support them however we can.
 
Thank you, Gracey’s Rescue Ranch, for all that you do for the animals in your care! 🐴🐮🐷🐐🐾
 

Meet Dakota, a quirky girl with a love for morning walks and bird watching. 🦅😍 Dakota came to us after her family made t...
08/30/2026

Meet Dakota, a quirky girl with a love for morning walks and bird watching. 🦅😍
 
Dakota came to us after her family made the difficult decision to surrender her in early June. They shared that one of her favorite ways to start the day was with a morning walk, and we can definitely see why! Dakota enjoys getting outside, taking in all the sights and smells, and keeping an eye out for her feathered friends.🫶
 
She’s also potty trained and already knows how to use a doggy door, so she’s got a few important home skills down. 🙂‍↕️When she’s not out on a walk or bird watching, Dakota can be found enjoying some pool time.🌊
 
Shelter life has been stressful for Dakota, and she’s a little shy, so she will need a quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace. She may do best with older children who understand and respect her boundaries. She would also love to meet any potential fur siblings before going home. 💜
 
Dakota has plenty of good qualities to offer. She just needs someone willing to give her the time, patience, and peaceful home she needs to show them.
 
If you’re looking for a quirky walking buddy who might happily spend her mornings exploring with you and her afternoons watching birds, Dakota could be your girl.
 
🐶Dakota - A48164359
🐾5001 Fred Wilson
🕦Open every day 11am-6pm
 

08/29/2026

These little ones weren't meant to spend their days in a kennel.
Some have been waiting for weeks, with a few approaching two months in the shelter. They may not be the kind of cats who want to curl up on your lap, but they still deserve a place to call home, a purpose, and a chance to live life outside of a kennel.

If you've been looking for a way to protect your business, barn, or residence from pests, these working cats may be the solution you've been looking for. 😸💼

Working cats are unsocialized cats that aren't suitable for adoption, so they're looking for work. Our staff will work with you to choose the level of socialization that best suits your needs. All working cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, ear-tipped, and vaccinated against rabies and feline distemper. 🐾

What do YOU need to provide for a working cat?
❤ Permanent shelter.
❤ Daily food and water.
❤ Basic medical care as needed, including vaccinations post adoption.

We recommend adopting 2 or 3 working cats at a time, so they have companions in their new homes. A 2–3-week acclimation period is required for the cats to learn their new surroundings and caretakers.

There are NO adoption fees for working cats, and our Community Cat Coordinator will provide assistance to help make sure your working cat acclimates properly.

These cats may be looking for a job, but what they really need is someone willing to give them a place to belong.

🔗 Learn more at elpasoanimalservices.org/workingcats or come in person at 5001 Fred Wilson, open daily 11am-6pm!

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5001 Fred Wilson Avenue
El Paso, TX
79906

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+19152127297

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