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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A big two-day March Mutt-ness pet adoption event with a $5 adoption fee for all animals is set for Saturday and Sunday.

About 500 sheltered pets will be part of the adoption event held at all city shelters, organizers said in a news release.

Each adoption will include spay or neuter, all vaccinations required by law, and a microchip, according to a news release. The Animal Welfare Department is also offering one day of free basic dog training with every adoption.

Check all the available pets at www.cabq.gov/pets.

This weekend, the West Side Shelter, 11800 Sunset Gardens SW, will be open from 10:30 a.m.—6 p.m. The east side Shelter, 8920 Lomas NE, also will be open 10:30 a.m.—6 p.m.

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The Lucky Paws store at Coronado Center, 6600 Menual NE, will be open from 11:30 a.m.—7:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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