NEWS

02/14/08	Thank You! Animal Shelter Receives Donation Read the article
10/23/07	Arlington Adopt-A-Dog Event is October 27 at the Parks Mall Read the press release
10/02/07	New Animal Services Center To Open Spring 2008 Read the press release
08/25/07	Mayor At The Mall Read the press release
07/05/07	Emergency Decals For Your Pets Now Available Read the press release
12/05/06	How Much is that Doggy in the Window? What you need to know before buying a puppy to put under the Christmas tree Read the press release
12/01/06	Take Precautions to Protect Pets from Frigid Temperatures Says The Humane Society of the United States Read the press release
11/03/06	Wildlife Could Seek Shelter in Your Home This Winter The Humane Society of the United States cautions homeowners: critter-proofing now will prevent conflicts later Read the press release
10/21/06	Arlington Fire Department Unveils New Pet Recovery Equipment Oxygen Masks Become Standard Equipment on Emergency Response Vehicles Read the press release
06/07/06	Shelter Will Close Temporarily on June 17 2006 Read the press release
05/11/06	Encouraging Responsible Pet Ownership Read the press release
05/04/06	Announcing New Animal Services Center Read the press release
04/10/06	Recognizing Volunteers Read the press release

September 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Relief

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- The first major airlift of dogs from the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast left Louisiana on Sunday, carrying about 80 pets to new temporary homes in California. Click here for Hurricane Katrina Relief Information Pet Rescue Page.

December 2004 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Arlington Animal Services

When:
Saturday December 11^th
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where:
Arlington Animal Services
5920 W. Pioneer Pkwy 817-451-3436

Pet photo with Santa $10.00 each.

Sponsored By
Pet Rescue Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 13976
Arlington, Tx 76094

All proceeds will be donated to Arlington Animal Services in order to enhance the welfare of approximately 11,500 animals placed in their care each each each year.

October 8, 2004

A Call for Entries!
City Launches Annual Writing Contest for Students

The Fourth Annual Arlington Essay Contest starts October 18. The contest is open to public and private school students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 who reside within the city limits of Arlington. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5.

The top three winners in each grade level will receive Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds. First place winners will receive a $500 bond, second place winners will receive a $350 bond and third place winners will receive a $150 bond. Winners will also be recognized at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14 during the Regular Meeting of the Arlington City Council.

This year’s essay topic was designed around the City of Arlington and PAWS 2005 efforts to raise funds to construct and sustain a new Animal Services Center.

Students are invited to write an essay on the following topic related to the design and features of a new Animal Services Center: If you were asked to design a new animal shelter:

• What would it look like?
• What features would it include?
• What type of equipment would be needed to care for and house the animals?
• What services would be provided?
• What active roles do animal shelters have in your community?

Mail entries to: Administrative Services Department, Attn: Animal Essay Contest, Mail Stop 01-0370, P.O. Box 90231, Arlington, Texas 76004-3231. Entries may also be hand-delivered to the Water Customer Service Desk located on the first floor of City Hall at 101 W. Abram St. or to the Water Utilities South Service Center at 1100 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.

For more information about the contest, contact Public Education Specialist Bill Boykin at 817-459-6411 or go to www.ci.arlington.tx.us/animals.

This year’s contest is sponsored by the City of Arlington, Community Services Department/Animal Services Division, PAWS 2005, City Council Members Joe Bruner and Sheri Capehart, and the Arlington Star-Telegram.

Donations being accepted for the construction of a NEW animal shelter.

• Mobile Adoption - April 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., in the parking lot between Michaels and Spaghetti Warehouse, 1100 W. Arbrook Blvd.
    
• Mobile Adoption - April 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Albertson's, 301 SW Plaza
    
• Mobile Adoption - May 1, 2004, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Lowe's, 1000 W. Arbrook Blvd.

Adoption Fee Changes

• Core Vaccines

• Microchip

Most Recent Animal Code Changes

• Impoundment of Animals
  Section 3.03 A. 4. 5.
  Section 3.03 B.2.

• Core Vaccines Fee Section 3.05 D. 3.

• Microchipping Fee Section 3.05 D. 4.

• Police Impoundment Request Section 4.12 B. 1. 2.

• Sale and Care of Certain Animals Section 5.01

• Keeping of Fowl Section 5.02

• Livestock Section 5.03 A.

• Quarantine Section 6.03 A., B., C. 3. h., C. 7.

• Prohibited Animals Section 7.01 A. 2., 7.02 C.

• Pigeons Section 9.06

• Care and Humane Treatment of Animals Section 9.07

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