Adopt a Best Friend at St. Johns Police Department for $25

A St. Johns Police Department post on the Apache County CRIMEWATCH feed offered a pet for adoption for $25, a small-fee opportunity that ties into local public health and community welfare priorities. The department’s Jan. 15, 2026 post read, "Who could say no to this face? This little guy is up for adoption at the St Johns Police Department, $25 and you can take home a best friend!" The notice was published alongside the CRIMEWATCH feed’s routine public-safety items, such as property-claim notices and phone-scam alerts.

Posting an adoption notice through a law-enforcement channel underscores a growing local practice of using existing community touchpoints to connect residents with services. For Apache County, where distances between towns and access to veterinary care can be limited, a $25 adoption fee is significant: it lowers the financial barrier to pet ownership for many households and can reduce shelter populations. In public health terms, increasing responsible pet placements can promote mental health and social support for isolated residents while also creating responsibilities for vaccinations, parasite prevention, and follow-up care that protect both human and animal health.

The police department’s involvement raises practical questions that matter to residents. Prospective adopters should confirm the animal’s vaccination and spay/neuter status, verify rabies vaccination where required, and ask about any microchipping or registration details. In rural communities, initial adoption fees are only part of the equation; ongoing access to affordable veterinary services, transport, and supplies determines whether a low-cost adoption leads to a healthy long-term match. Local animal welfare stakeholders and public-health agencies ought to consider coordinated outreach so newly adopted animals receive prompt preventive care and so owners know where to go for low-cost clinics.

There are also equity and policy angles. Using a county CRIMEWATCH feed to advertise a pet adoption shows how municipal platforms can serve broader community needs, but it also highlights gaps in formal support. A single $25 adoption does not replace sustained investment in animal-control infrastructure, mobile clinics, or subsidized spay/neuter programs that keep both pets and people safe. For residents on fixed incomes, affordable adoption must be paired with resources that address transportation and veterinary costs.

For now, the CRIMEWATCH post is a practical lead: an animal was made available at a modest fee through a trusted local channel. Residents interested in adopting or learning more should consult the Apache County CRIMEWATCH feed or contact the St. Johns Police Department for details on adoption procedures and health clearances. The small adoption offer points toward larger conversations about how county agencies can connect pets, people, and public health in ways that are accessible and equitable.