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Updated December 16, 2008 03:57 PM 
 
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Arlington Animal Services
5920 W. Pioneer Parkway

Mail Stop 52-0100
P. O. Box 90231
Arlington, Texas 76004-3231

Phone: 817-451-3436
Fax: 817-451-9573

E-mail us

 
 
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Arlington Shelter ID is TX144
 

 
title for Animal Services - Encouraging Responsible Pet Ownership
 

New Animal Services Center Opening Soon

The new Animal Services Center will be located at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd. See what the new center will provide...

 
 

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
Animal Services Highlights
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Meet "Ranger" the First Cleo Award Winner!
The first Cleo Award winner for November 2008 went to Ranger. Ranger is a sweet, loving dog that was recently adopted by the Thomas family from the Arlington Animal Services Center. Ranger has captured the hearts of and has made a perfect match for his new family.
arrowRead the story about Ranger
arrowRead about adoption requirements
arrowView a list of all our adoptable pets
 
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The New 2009 Arlington Animal Services Calendar Is Now Available
Looking for the purr-fect holiday gift for an animal lover? The 2009 Animal Services calendar features DeVille and Barney on the front cover and offers month after month of enjoyment for the upcoming year.
arrowRead more (pdf)
arrow2009 Calendar Order Form (pdf)
 


 
Beginning Tuesday, January 15, 2008, a new fee schedule becomes effective for various health, animal, transportation and code enforcement services provided in the City of Arlington.
Many of the additions and adjustments provide incentives for increasing the standards in Arlington to help make neighborhoods more safe and attractive.

arrowView the resolution
(pdf) 
      
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Donate to Partnerships for Arlington
Arlington citizens now have the opportunity to personally contribute to strengthening Arlington’s quality of life. By choosing to donate either a onetime gift or a monthly recurring donation, you will be donating toward the future of Arlington.

arrowView the flyer and donation form (pdf)

 
NEWS & FEATURES

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2009 Calendar Now Available

arrow2009 Calendar Order Form

arrowRabies Notice - 10-22-08

arrowWish List for Donations

arrowEmergency Decals For Your Pets Now Available

arrowTethering - What's Legal & What's Not


More News...
DID YOU KNOW


arrowPets For Life - A Guide To Living With Your Pet

arrowBehind Closed Doors: The Horrors of Animal Hoarding

arrowCoyotes Are Here To Stay

TIPS FOR YOUR PETS

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Hot Weather Health Tips for your Pets

arrowCold Weather Health Tips for your Pets

arrowWhat's the best way to clean up dog messes?

arrowHow can I control cat box odor?

arrowHow can I prevent Kitty from scratching my furniture?

arrowHalloween Safety Tips for your Pets