This weeks Pet Of the Week is ;

NAME: Rex
BREED: Australian Shepard Mix
AGE: 1-2 years
GENDER: Male

Rex looks a little scared in this picture but I bet he will look very happy in his new home.  The Portales Animal Shelter is clean and warm with food and water for everyone but…. It is not a home. For many of the dogs it is a very noisy and scary place and it shows in their faces as they look at you. Many of them have had pretty rough lives before ending up here and that shows in their faces as well as they try to determine if you are a good person or a bad person, they are just not sure at first.

If you are considering a pet, please go by and look there first. If you pick one to go home with you, please spay or neuter and provide your new friend with lots of love and care. These guys deserve no less.
Also, the Shelter is in need of leashes, toys, above the ground beds and collars. If you have some to spare drop them off at the Portales Animal Shelter.

Animal Shelter is open:
Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 PM
Closed on Saturday, Sundays and City Holidays
The Portales Police Department provides full-service animal control to all residents within the Portales city limits. Animal Control Officers attend state certification classes and are trained to handle calls for service that involve domestic animals or wildlife.
All dogs and cats kept within the city limits must get a Portales city license. This license can be picked up at the Animal Shelter. Owners should bring proof of vaccination for their pet(s). The license costs $5.00 per year. In addition to the individual animal registration, Animal Control is responsible for issuing Domestic Livestock, Residential Multi-Animal and Commercial Permits.

Animal Shelter
1700 N Boston Ave
Portales, NM 88130
ADOPTION FEES
Adoption Fee $25.00
Spay / Neuter Fee $30.00. This fee is refundable upon proof that the animal was spayed or neutered.
Vaccination Fee $30.00. This fee is refundable upon proof of vaccination. For a total of $85.00
If you are considering a pet, please go by and check out the many dogs and cats that are up for adoption.

Animal Control Staff include:
Supervisor : Sgt Lisa Smith
Vernon Collins – Animal Control Officer
David Acosta- Animal Control Officer