The Pet Care-A-Van
EL PASO, Texas – The Pet Care-A-Van is a mobile van operated by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health’s Animal Services that provides free spay and neuter surgeries.
According to Animal Services, more than 18,000 dogs and cats are euthanized in El Paso each year due to irresponsible pet ownership and pet overpopulation. Animal Services is asking for the publics help to protect the health, safety and welfare of pets in El Paso.
Owners desiring to have their pet spayed or neutered must be present at the Pet Care-A-Van location at 7:00 am. Animal Services can accommodate a maximum of 25 pets each day on a first-come first-served basis.
Pets may drink water up until the time of surgery, but should not have solid food after 8:00 pm the night before spaying/neutering.
Pets that are undergoing surgery must also receive rabies vaccinations ($9.00), be registered/licensed ($8.00), and be microchipped ($15.00) as required by Animal Ordinances.
Pet Care-A-Van Dates and Locations for April 2008:
April 7, Eastside, Marty Robbins Park , 11600 Vista Del Sol
April 8, Eastside, Marty Robbins Park , 11600 Vista Del Sol
April 9, County – Socorro, 901 Rio Vista Road
April 10, County – Fabens, 1330 Fabens Road
April 11, County – Horizon City , 13969 Venny Webb Drive
April 16, Eastside Eastwood Park , 3110 Parkwood
April 17, Northeast, Veterans Park , 5380 Salem
April 18, Westside, White Spur Park , 4800 Love Road
April 19, Eastside, Crosspoint Lutheran Church , 11995 Montwood
April 21, County – East, Ascencion K.S Grocery Store, 513 Ascencion
April 22, County – Montana Vista , 14618 Greg Rd.
April 23, County – Montana Vista , 14618 Greg Rd.
April 24, County – Clint, 200 N. San Elizario
April 25, Lower Valley, Valley Pines Trailer Park , 615 Lomaland
April 28, Lower Valley, Shawyer Park , 8100 Independence
April 29, Lower Valley, Pavo Real Park , 9301 Alameda
April 30, Central El Paso, Grandview Park , 3100 Jefferson
Citizens may call Animal Services for more information at 842-1000 or click here.
