Animal Services opens Lower Valley adoption center

By Luis Rios / El Paso Inc. reporter
Luis Rios
El Paso Inc. Reporter

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Nov 20, 2022
Nov 20, 2022 Updated Nov 21, 2022
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Terry Kebschull El Paso Animal Services — Terry Kebschull, director of El Paso Animal Services, plays with Chica.
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Mikey Mission Valley Adoption Center — Mikey is one of about 30 dogs ready to be adopted at the center.
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The Mission Valley Adoption Center
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Mission Valley Adoption Center Spicy Ketchup dog — Spicy Ketchup is ready to be adopted
Photo by Luis Rios

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Mission Valley Adoption Center

Adoption hours: Noon-5 p.m.

Friday to Sunday.

Where: 9068 Socorro Rd., near Ysleta Park

Information: ElPasoAnimalServices.org

Luis Rios

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