EPAS Unleashed
We are on a lifesaving journey, and we’re bringing you along! “EPAS Unleashed, a Pawcast” brings you monthly episodes of pet tips, happy tails, special guests and discusses what you can do to help make the borderland a better place for pets. We created this podcast for you, so if you have an idea you’d like us to talk about, send us a message—EPASoutreach@elpasotexas.gov!
Episodes
19 episodes
The Future is Force Free with Jenna Pellerito
As pet parents, our jobs are much more than just making sure our pet has the basic needs—we also have to make sure they are loved and protected. In this month’s episode of EPAS Unleashed, we talk with Certified Behavior Consultant Jenna Pelleri...
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Episode 16
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Coexisting With Wildlife
Living in the vibrant Chihuahuan Desert, we are no strangers to seeing wildlife. In this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we talk with Nicole Roque from Texas Parks and Wildlife about our diverse ecosystem, how we can not only live amongst bu...
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Episode 15
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Take the Moment featuring NAMI El Paso
May is National Mental Health Awareness month and we sat down with Executive Director, Isidro Torres with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso branch to talk about mental health, mental illness, resources for the community and...
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Episode 14
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Beat The Heat!
Temperatures are rising and we're feeling the heat—the heat of being inundated with puppies and kittens, and the prevalence of disease in our region. In this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we sit down with our guest, Dr. Priscilla Rubio fro...
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Episode 13
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No More Bullying with Wayside Waifs
EPAS Education Coordinator, Jessica Navarro sits down with Wayside Waifs to talk about their No More Bullying program and how it increases empathy amongst elementary school students toward both humans and animals. Thanks to a partn...
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Episode 12
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Festive Furry Friends-Holiday Pet Tips with Dr. Rubio
Happy Howlidays from all of us at El Paso Animal Services! In this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we sit with Dr. Priscilla Rubio from TLC Animal Hospital to answer your questions about pet safety around the holidays—everything from what ca...
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Episode 11
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What do pets have to do with family violence?
Did you know that there is extensive research that proves there's a strong link between family violence and animal abuse? People abused by people often abuse animals, and people who abuse animals also often abuse people—it's an endless cycle.&n...
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Episode 10
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Make Adoption Your Only Option
You've probably heard the popular saying, "Adopt Don't Shop." In this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we talk about why you should make adoption your ONLY option, how breeding is not only (in most cases) illegal in the borderland, the impact...
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Episode 9
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Ear tips save lives!
Our guest this month said it best, “From East Coast to West Coast, ear tips save lives!”This month’s episode of EPAS Unleashed, we chat with host of The Community Cats Podcast, Stacy LeBaron about community cats, TNR, and how a communit...
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Episode 8
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Q&A - Interview with a foster
Anyone can foster, and we mean ANYONE! But don't take it from us, one of our amazing fosters and volunteers Josette sits down with us to talk about how she finds the time to make a difference in shelter pets lives, even with a full time job and...
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Getting them ready to shine
June is National Foster Appreciation Month, and in this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we chat with our Foster Coordinator, Valentin Garcia about all-things fostering! All your foster questions are answered here, and learn a bit about how t...
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Episode 7
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Chip That Pet!
May is National Chip Your Pet Month, and in this month's episode, we speak with our Community and Pet Support Supervisor, Renee Rojas to talk about the importance of pet microchipping, and the resources that El Paso Animal Services offers to he...
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Episode 6
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5 Minutes Makes a Difference
In this episode of EPAS Unleashed, we sit down with our Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica Hernandez to learn about the volunteer program at El Paso Animal Services, how the community can help, and upcoming events. Whether you're a dog lover, a cat...
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Episode 5
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If you see something, say something
In this month's episode of EPAS Unleashed, we talk about Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, a day in the life of an Animal Protection Officer, and how you can help keep your community's pets safe from cruelty or neglect. To find ou...
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Episode 4
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SAVE THE KITTENS! All-Things Kitten Season 🐱
If you have baby fever, or you just love kittens and thought about fostering, this episode is for you! We get down to the nitty gritty of fostering neonatal kittens, kitten season and TNR (trap-neuter-return) with this month's special guest, Ni...
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Episode 3
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Spay It Forward
In this month's episode of the EPAS Unleashed Podcast, we're talking to our sole resident veterinarian, Dr. Tony Chacon, about National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month or National Prevent A Litter Month, the importance of spaying or neutering your ...
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Episode 2
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EPAS Unleashed Q&A - Training & Enrichment Coordinator
On our last episode, we talked about National Train Your Dog Month. This bonus Q&A episode, we took your questions to one of our Training & Enrichment Coordinators, Mason Castillo.Tune in later this month where we'll talk with o...
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Episode 1
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