City of Arlington, TX - Animal Services

City of Arlington, TX - Animal Services The official City of Arlington Animal Services Center page. Contact us via phone or email for pet inquiries.

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services or products, GIFS, external article links or posts that are not topically related to the particular posting. Our goal is to encourage responsible pet ownership by offering licensing programs, field enforcement services, and educational programs for Arlington citizens. The care of stray and unwanted animals and the eradication of rabies from the community’s animal population are critical to successful operation. We provide services to the citizens of Arlington for the following:

Stray animals
Animal bites
Wildlife/exotics
Nuisances:
- Barking
- Odor
Loose livestock
Animal cruelty
Public education programs:
- Schools
- Day cares
- Adult groups
- Utility companies
Injured animals
Deceased animal pickup

THIS PAGE IS NOT MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS. FOR URGENT MATTERS PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER DIRECTLY. ADOPTION PROCESS

The Arlington Animal Services Center (ASC) adoption program is open to anyone wishing to adopt a pet. The adoption process is simple.

- Visit the ASC or view available animals online at www.arlingtontx.gov/adoptablepets


- Select an adoptable pet


Not Able to Adopt? You Can Still Help

- Volunteer - Interested in volunteering? Please visit the city website at www.arlingtontx.gov/animalvolunteer

- Donate – Interested in donating directly to the shelter? Visit http://www.arlington-tx.gov/animals/donations/ to learn more about the Arlington Animal Services needs and options for making a donation. Each animal adoption includes the following:

Spay or neuter

City license

Microchip

Pet Vaccinations

Heartworm testing for dogs/FeLV/FIV testing for cats

Our mission statement:
Working together as a community, we will improve the lives of animals.

Today we celebrate 18 adoptions! A lucky 18 pets found forever homes! We celebrate each and every adoption and are so th...
08/23/2025

Today we celebrate 18 adoptions!

A lucky 18 pets found forever homes! We celebrate each and every adoption and are so thankful for everyone who came out, as well as all who share and root for our homeless pets! It takes a community working together to make amazing things happen and we are so thankful for your support!

This beautiful cat is lost and would love for his people to come so he can go home. He was brought to Arlington Animal S...
08/23/2025

This beautiful cat is lost and would love for his people to come so he can go home. He was brought to Arlington Animal Services this morning by a kind citizen who found him on E Debbie lane. Does anyone recognize him? By his appearance and gentle nature, we don't believe he has been out on his own long.

As we do with all of our lost pets, this cat is currently serving his lost pet hold as we work to find his owners. If he is not reclaimed at the end of his stray hold, he will be evaluated for our adoption or rescue partner program. Don't forget, all lost pets currently at Arlington Animal Service can be viewed here: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/City-Services/Animals-Pets/Lost-and-Found-Pets

***Proof of ownership is required.

In just 10 minutes our shelter opens with 56 available pets wishing today is their big day! The day they find a forever ...
08/23/2025

In just 10 minutes our shelter opens with 56 available pets wishing today is their big day! The day they find a forever home...

Pictured here is a special VIP Adoptable Dog. Cheyenne is our longest resident shelter dog. As our featured Pet of the Week, she is still waiting to find her people. We hope today is the day someone gives her a chance!

Arlington Animal Services is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Today is the LAST day of WAIVED adoption fees. On Monday, the adoption fees return to $90 for cats and $100 for dogs. All adoptions today include the pet's vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm testing for dogs, a microchip and more. View all available pets here:

Learn more about Cheyenne here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/58767905/PP746

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs
Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

We only had 4 adoptions today... 💔That combined with our newly available pets makes 56 pets available for the last day o...
08/23/2025

We only had 4 adoptions today... 💔
That combined with our newly available pets makes 56 pets available for the last day of Clear the Shelters. 56 pets looking for forever homes. Adoption fees are waived, tomorrow only!

Marvin, pictured here, is one of our newly available dogs but whether they are brand new to the adoption mall or a VIP for their time spent in the shelter, they are all equally deserving and all equally ready to be loved by a new family. Tomorrow Arlington Animal Services is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All adoption fees include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more.

Learn more about Marvin here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/59196362/PP746

View all available pets here: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/City-Services/Animals-Pets/Adoptable-Animals

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs
Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

It's our favorite time of the week! FUREVER FRIDAY TIME!!Thank you so much, Det. Cramer, for picking Buck as the pick of...
08/22/2025

It's our favorite time of the week! FUREVER FRIDAY TIME!!
Thank you so much, Det. Cramer, for picking Buck as the pick of the week! Learn more about our favorite guy below!

52 Adoptable Pets.... That's the lucky number of animals we currently have at Arlington Animal Services waiting on furev...
08/22/2025

52 Adoptable Pets.... That's the lucky number of animals we currently have at Arlington Animal Services waiting on furever homes. T-minus 30 minutes until the shelter opens.
Today, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 all adoption fees are WAIVED as we celebrate the last two days of the Clear the Shelter event. This only happens ONCE a year at Arlington Animal Services so don't wait, adopt a new best friend today!!

Tulip, pictured here, is one 52 adoptable pets waiting to meet you.
Learn more about Tulip here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/58889309/PP746

View all available pets here: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/City-Services/Animals-Pets/Adoptable-Animals

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs
Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

We are heading into the last 2 days of the Clear the Shelters event. Tomorrow, August 22 and August 23 are your last two...
08/22/2025

We are heading into the last 2 days of the Clear the Shelters event. Tomorrow, August 22 and August 23 are your last two days to adopt a new best friend with WAIVED ADOPTION FEES!
This only happens ONCE a year at Arlington Animal Services. In conjunction with this Nationwide event, Clear the Shelters aims to help deserving pets find FUREVER homes. We are seeking responsible pet owners to participate in this free adoption event! At Arlington Animal Services, your adoption will include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more.

The Arlington Animal Services Center is located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd and is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. You can view all available pets online at https://arlingtontx.gov/adoptablepets

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs

Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

When you are just tall enough to peek out your adoption mall window... 👀😍Sweet Gypsy Rose is looking for a forever best ...
08/20/2025

When you are just tall enough to peek out your adoption mall window... 👀😍
Sweet Gypsy Rose is looking for a forever best friend and a responsible pet owner who will teach her how to be the best dog she can be.

We have some amazing adoptable pets waiting to meet you! The Arlington Animal Services Center is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday- Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. We are in the FINAL week of the Clear the Shelters event and all pet adoption fees are $5. Adoptions include pet vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more!

Learn more about Gypsy Rose here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/59103578/PP746
*She has siblings looking for a family too!!

View all available pets online at https://arlingtontx.gov/adoptablepets



****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs

Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

We are so excited to share with our friends and followers that The PawPrint, our monthly shelter newsletter is back!What...
08/20/2025

We are so excited to share with our friends and followers that The PawPrint, our monthly shelter newsletter is back!

What you can expect in each issue is shelter highlights, featured pets, volunteer news, news from the field division of Arlington Animal Services, a rescue partner spotlight and more!

Don't miss your chance to learn about exciting events and more happening at your local animal shelter. View the August 2025 Newsletter here: https://viewer.joomag.com/the-pawprint-august-2025/0259417001755615940/p1?e=1&embedInfo=%3B

Did you miss the Furever Friday Pet of the Week?! April is a beautiful 2 year old Husky mix who weighs 42 pounds. She is...
08/19/2025

Did you miss the Furever Friday Pet of the Week?!
April is a beautiful 2 year old Husky mix who weighs 42 pounds. She is super happy, super playful, and a lot of fun energy. She would make a great agility partner or companion with an active and fun lifestyle! As we work to Clear the Shelters, all pet adoption fees are just $5!! Adoption fees include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter, heartworm testing (April is heartworm negative), a microchip and more!

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs

Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

Learn more about April here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/58986364/PP746

View all available pets online at https://arlingtontx.gov/adoptablepets

We are so excited to share more information about our FREE Feral Cat Clinics for Arlington residents. Thanks to a genero...
08/19/2025

We are so excited to share more information about our FREE Feral Cat Clinics for Arlington residents. Thanks to a generous grant from Petco Love, Arlington Animal Services has added more free clinics to our calendars.

Save the date! THIS Friday, August 22 is the next opportunity to participate. Don't forget, these clinics are for Arlington residents only. Feral and Community cats must be brought in a humane trap. The same guidelines apply for the newly added clinics. For more information including a complete list of instructions, plus the online surgical release form, visit https://arlingtontx.gov/tnr

It's time to meet our Pet of the Week!!She's our LONGEST resident shelter pet and a staff favorite... Meet CheyenneThis ...
08/18/2025

It's time to meet our Pet of the Week!!

She's our LONGEST resident shelter pet and a staff favorite... Meet Cheyenne

This eleven months old female Pit Bull Terrier mix is black, tan and white in color and weighs 41 pounds. Selected by our staff to be featured, this sweet girl has been waiting in the shelter for almost two months for a new "furever" home and we can’t figure out why. She’s young, happy, and full of playful energy that makes her a joy to be around. She loves toys, chasing after them with pure excitement. Her silly personality makes us laugh out loud every time we take her to the play yard. Cheyenne's kennel sits right next to the adoption room, where she watches other dogs meet their families and head home. We can tell she’s just waiting for her turn. Sadly, we think she may be getting overlooked simply because she’s a darker-colored dog, but trust us—her personality shines bright. She’s beautiful inside and out and would bring so much joy, fun, and laughter to her forever family. Considered a VIP due to the length of time she has spent in the shelter, Cheyenne is ready and waiting to be your new furry friend. Come adopt during the "Clear the Shelter" event going on now while adoption fees are only $5.00! Meet Cheyenne in Dog Adoptions (DA) 9 and her ID number is A58767905.

****** A Note About Our Adoptable Dogs
Every dog in our adoption program has been individually evaluated by several members of our team. That means they’ve shown friendly, positive behaviors with both people and other dogs while here at the shelter, and we haven’t observed any concerning behaviors in our environment.

Already have a furry friend at home? We’d love for you to bring them along for an official meet-and-greet so we can help set everyone up for a happy and successful future together!

Learn more about Cheyenne here: https://www.petplace.com/pet-adoption/dogs/58767905/PP746

Address

1000 SE Green Oaks Boulevard
Arlington, TX
76018

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18174595898

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Our goal is to encourage responsible pet ownership by offering licensing programs, field enforcement services, and educational programs for Arlington citizens. The care of stray and unwanted animals and the eradication of rabies from the community’s animal population are critical to successful operation. We provide services to the citizens of Arlington for the following: Stray animals Animal bites Wildlife/exotics Nuisances: - Barking - Odor Loose livestock Animal cruelty Public education programs: - Schools - Day cares - Adult groups - Utility companies Injured animals Deceased animal pickup THIS PAGE IS MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS, HOWEVER IT IS NOT MONITORED 24/7. FOR URGENT MATTERS PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER DIRECTLY. PHONE NUMBER : 817.459.5898 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 9-1-1. ADOPTION PROCESS While the services we provide are for Arlington residents, The Arlington Animal Services Center (ASC) adoption program is open to anyone wishing to adopt a pet. The adoption process is simple. - Visit the Animal Services Center located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX or view available animals online at www.arlingtontx.gov/adoptablepets. Adoption of animals is on a first come, first serve basis.


  • Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to adopt and to meet with adoptable pets.

  • Each family is allowed to meet with two pets per day. We recommend visiting the online website to view animals available for adoption, and to help learn more about our pets and narrow down your selections prior to coming to the shelter.