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Most pets go missing on 4th of July; how to keep yours from ending up at the shelter
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Nicole Ardila , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This is particularly common around the July 4th holiday, when many pets go missing.
The City of El Paso Animal Services is experiencing an influx of pets at their shelter. This is particularly common around the July 4th holiday, when many pets go missing. As a result, the shelter is currently overcrowded.
The shelter is dealing with a large number of animals, with over 1,000 currently in their care. This surge in intake is a recurring issue during this time of year. Further information on the situation and how to prevent pets from going missing is available from the City of El Paso Animal Services.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The City of El Paso Animal Services is experiencing an influx of pets at their shelter. This is particularly common around the July 4th holiday, when many pets go missing. As a result, the shelter is…
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