Animal Rescue League of El Paso is nestled on two acres in Canutillo, Texas, where a sign above our gate reads “La Quinta Xenecu” — The Inn of the Weary. For thousands of stray, orphaned, injured, and abused animals, our shelter has served as a safe haven and a stepping stone to a better life.

One of our core missions is to educate the community about the importance of spaying and neutering, helping reduce the number of homeless pets in our area. Through our educational outreach program, we visit local schools to promote responsible pet ownership and the value of adopting from shelters.

To assist our community ARLEP has sponsored free vaccination clinics, provided our fire departments with smoke inhalation masks for pets and we continue to partner with the El Paso Sheriff Department’s PAWS program. This special collaboration provides vocational training to inmates while giving rescue dogs a second chance. Through basic obedience training, these dogs become more adoptable—and many go on to find forever homes.

Every year, Animal Rescue League of El Paso rescues and rehomes between 900 to 1,200 dogs and cats. Before adoption, all animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. In addition, dogs are tested (and treated, if necessary) for heartworm, Ehrlichia, and/or Lyme disease, while cats are tested for feline leukemia.

Our work is only possible thanks to our community’s support—and the dedication of those who believe that every animal deserves a chance at a happy, healthy life.