Missia Valley adopts pets of the week while promoting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

The Las Cruces Council Work Session on April 28, 2025, featured a variety of discussions, with a notable focus on community engagement through pet adoption initiatives and a review of the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Carol Nelson, a digital content specialist from the Bridal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley, presented the "Pets of the Week" segment. She announced that both the dog and cat of the week had been successfully adopted, highlighting the positive impact of local rescue efforts. The dog of the week, Brooke, has been enrolled in a prison training program to prepare her for adoption, while the cat of the week also found a new home. Nelson encouraged the community to consider adopting long-term residents at the center, noting a special promotion where adoption fees are waived for spayed and neutered animals in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30. She mentioned several long-term pets available for adoption, including Dora, Alice, Tony, and Whisper, and invited the public to visit them at upcoming events at PetSmart and Petco.

Following the pet adoption discussion, Jacqueline Rubalcaba, the budget and grant administrator, began the fiscal year 2025 budget review and public hearing. This segment is crucial as it outlines the city’s financial plans and priorities for the upcoming year, impacting various community services and programs.

The meeting underscored the city’s commitment to animal welfare and responsible budgeting, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance community engagement and support local initiatives. Further details on the budget will be discussed in subsequent sessions, while the community is encouraged to participate in pet adoption events to help find homes for animals in need.