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Sun-News Reports , . 3:40 p.m. MT June 6, 2017

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Doa Ana County-Las Cruces shelter officials are seeking homes for 11 dogs with treatable conditions that otherwise will be euthanized. Some of the adoptable dogs are seen here.(Photo: Courtesy)

LAS CRUCES - Shelter officials are seeking homes for 11 dogs with treatable conditions that otherwise will be euthanized next week.

Shelter officials said they won't hold the dogs past June 14, roughly one week from now.

Three of the dogs are heartworm-positive, while eight areEhrlichiaAnaplasmosis-positive.

"Understand that we testall dogs(for these illnesses) before adoption or a transfer toanother adoption agency,which is whyeverymonthwe have these positive dogs to find assistance with," said shelter Executive Director Beth Vesco-Mock. "Thesedogs are otherwiseextremely healthyand are extremelybehaviorallysound."

Adoption fees will be waived for the dogs, which have tended to be more difficult to adopt out because of their conditions.

"If anyone is interested in these awesome animals,I would encourage you to consult withyourveterinarian for treatment options," Vesco-Mock said. "Then, if still interested, please stop in the ASCMV at 3551 Bataan Memorial West and meet your new family pet."

To find out how to adopt one of the dogs,call the ASCMV or stop in at the shelter, 3551 Bataan Memorial West in Las Cruces. Information: 575-382-0018.

Shelter officials said the high numbers ofheartworm- andEhrlichiaAnaplasmosis-positive dogs at the facility show that the diseasesare prevalent in Doa Ana County. They encouraged pet owners to get their pets on preventative regimens to reduce the risk of heartworm infection. Also, pet owners can attempt to reduce animals' exposure to ticks, which spread Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis.

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