Animal Rescue League of El Paso is a No Kill Rescue Organization founded in 1995. We are one of the largest and oldest No Kill Shelters in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. All animals are spayed or neutured prior to adoption , are microchipped and have received age appropriate shots. They are also tested for heartworm ,erlichea, lyme disease and feline leukemia (cats). If an animal comes into our shelter with medical needs, they are treated immediately. Sometimes it's as simple as treating kennel cough or it could be a a life saving surgery.
Our mission is to serve stray, abandoned, orphaned, abused and injured companion animals by providing medical care and shelter in times of need, locating lifelong homes, and promoting responsible pet guardianship through education, legislation and sterilization. We do not accept home owned animals. We believe in our mission which is to provide a second chance at life for those companion animals that have no where else to turn.
Animal Rescue League of El Paso is a private, volunteer-based, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. We receive no government funding and are not a United Way agency. Our life-saving work is supported solely by the loving contributions of individual donors and small foundation grants.
Founded in 1995, ARL rescues, rehabilitates and places approximately 1,600 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies a year. Generally, the animals with which we work have been found running stray in the desert or by the side of the road often injured, found in dumpsters and trashcans, turned in by veterinarians, referred to us by local law enforcement, or rescued from euthanasia from a local shelter. Many have been abused. All animals receive any medical care that is required from kennel cough to surgery. In addition to our adoption services, we also have many other programs;
Rescue Services
Crisis Response & Sheltering
Adoptions & Placements
Orphan Animal Program
Animal Abuse Education
Rehabilitation and Medical Care
Last Litter Program
In September 1998, we were able to open our own shelter facility in Canutillo which houses dogs and puppies , cats and kittens while they await their new homes. A safe environment is provided for rescued mothers about to give birth and their newborn litters.
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7256 La Junta
Canutillo, TX 79835
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El Paso, Texas - Las Cruces, New Mexico and surrounding areas. Out of town adoptions require the completion of an adoption application. If the application is approved, the approved adopter must be willing to come to El Paso to pick up the new family member. We do not ship our pets.
Additional adoption info
Our adoption fees for dogs and puppies ranges from $125 (most dogs/puppies) to $150 (giant breeds; cost increase due to price to sterilize the animal); cats are $125 and must be indoor cats only. All animals who are implanted with a Home Again microchip will receive 30 day free insurance from Home Again. The adoption fee also includes:
- For adult dogs: heartworm and erlichia testing (and treament, if necessary), all routine vaccinations, microchip/registration,and spay/neuter.
- For puppies: worming, two sets of puppy vaccinations, worming, microchip/registration,and spay/neuter.
- For cats: feline leukemia testing, all routine vaccinations, microchip/registration, and spay/neuter.
- For kittens: feline leukemia testing, two sets of kitten vaccinations, microchip/registration, and spay/neuter.
An application contract is also required to be considered for approval as an adopter. Home checks and vet references may also be required.
El Paso, TX 79932
3551 Bataan Memorial West,
Las Cruces,
NM
88012
2001 E. Lohman 110-268,
Las Cruces,
NM
88001
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