Font ResizeLAS CRUCES - The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two off-site pet adoption events Saturday.
Adoptions of dogs and cats will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmer's Market in downtown Las Cruces and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetCo, 3050 E. Lohman, in Las Cruces. Adoption fees are $75 for dogs puppies and $50 for cats. The fee includes the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.
At the PetCo event, microchipping for pets that already have homes will be available for $20, and city pet licenses will be available to neutered pets for $5 each. Licenses for unneutered pets are $25 each. Proof of spay/neuter is required before a $5 license will be issued. Pet owners also must bring current proof of rabies vaccination for each animal to be licensed.
The center also offers low-cost spay/neuter operations at the rate of $35 for dogs and $25 for cats. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the shelter offices at (575) 382-0018, or visit the website at www.ascmv.com. Shelter hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
