This August, El Paso Animal Services, in collaboration with Bark, Meow, ‘N, Beyond and KTSM Channel News 9, is hosting a life-changing national event: Clear Our Shelters. The goal? To help as many pups as possible find their forever homes.
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 10 a.m. (Set-up begins at 9 a.m.)
Location: Bark, Meow, ‘N Beyond
This event isn’t just about numbers it’s about creating families, spreading kindness, and reducing the heartbreaking reality of shelter overcrowding.
Clear Our Shelters: A Community Effort
The upcoming Clear Our Shelters event isn’t just an adoption fair it’s a movement fueled by compassion. With the support of El Paso Animal Service, Bark, Meow, ‘N, Beyond, and KTSM Channel News 9, this event represents a community coming together for its most vulnerable members.
- El Paso Animal Services provides medical care, temporary housing, and adoption services for thousands of animals every year. Their mission is simple but vital: to save as many lives as possible.
- Bark, Meow, ‘N, Beyond goes beyond being a pet store it’s a hub for pet lovers in El Paso. Hosting this event at their location shows their commitment to helping shelter animals find loving homes.
- KTSM Channel News 9 brings awareness to the cause, ensuring the community knows how and where to get involved.
Together, they are creating an opportunity for El Paso families to meet their new best friends and give homeless pets the chance they deserve.
The Importance of Adoption
Every year, thousands of dogs and cats in El Paso find themselves in overcrowded shelters, waiting for a chance at a better life. Many of these animals are not broken, dangerous, or “unwanted” they’re simply victims of circumstance. Families move, financial hardships arise, or pets are abandoned on the streets. The truth is, shelters are filled with lovable, loyal animals who deserve a second chance.
When you choose to adopt a dog, cat, or any animal, you’re doing so much more than just gaining a pet. You’re saving a life. For every animal adopted, space opens for another one who desperately needs shelter, food, and medical care.
Here’s why adoption is so important:
1. You Save a Life
Every adoption means one less animal at risk of euthanasia due to overcrowded facilities. El Paso Animal Services takes in thousands of animals each year, and while staff and volunteers work tirelessly, space and resources are limited. Adoption is the most direct way to save lives.
2. You Fight Against Overbreeding and Puppy Mills
Buying from breeders or pet stores often supports inhumane puppy mills places where animals are overbred with little regard for their health or well-being. By adopting, you’re taking a stand against these practices and instead giving a loving home to an animal already in need.
3. You Gain Unconditional Love
Ask any pet parent who has adopted, and they’ll tell you: rescue pets seem to know they were saved. Their loyalty, affection, and gratitude shine through in countless ways. Adopting a pet means gaining a lifelong companion who will enrich your life with joy.
4. It’s Cost-Effective
Adoption fees are far lower than buying from breeders, and often include vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and microchipping. This makes adoption both the compassionate and the practical choice.
What to Expect at the Event
The Clear Our Shelters event will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th. Families are invited to come early, meet adoptable dogs, and learn more about pet ownership. Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions and guide potential adopters through the process.
Expect wagging tails, excited barks, and plenty of opportunities to fall in love. Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, a gentle senior dog, or even a furry feline, this event will showcase a wide variety of pets eager for their forever homes.
How You Can Help
Even if you’re not ready to adopt, there are still ways to make a difference:
- Spread the Word: Share event details with friends, family, and on social media. The more people know about it, the more animals have a chance to be adopted.
- Volunteer: Shelters always need extra hands whether it’s walking dogs, cleaning kennels, or helping with adoption paperwork.
- Donate: Food, toys, bedding, and financial contributions go a long way in supporting shelter animals.
- Foster: If you can’t commit to permanent adoption, fostering provides temporary care for pets until they find their forever families.
Your Next Best Friend Awaits
If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your family, there has never been a better time. The Clear Our Shelters Event is more than just an adoption drive it’s an opportunity to change a life, both yours and an animal’s.
When you adopt, you’re not just rescuing a pet. You’re gaining a best friend, teaching compassion, and contributing to a kinder community. Whether you come home with a new four-legged family member or simply help spread the word, your involvement makes a difference.
This August 30th, let’s come together as a community. Let’s fill homes with wagging tails, happy purrs, and unconditional love. Let’s clear our shelters.
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Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 10 a.m. (Set-up: 9 a.m.)
Location: Bark, Meow, ‘N Beyond
Goal: Help as many pups find their forever homes as possible!
