ARLINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES

CLEAR THE SHELTERS

August 1 through 31 | All pet adoptions are $10, which includes all fees, spay/neuter services, and vaccinations.

This August, Arlington Animal Services is partnering with NBCUniversal Local’s 12th pet adoption and donation campaign: Clear the Shelters. From August 1 to 31, the Arlington Public Library Southeast Branch will host a rotating display of our VIP pets. Since 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped 1.3 million pets find new homes, and has raised over $5.5 million for participating shelters and rescues! We are proud of contributing to this cause, and excited to get more pets adopted this year.

More Information on Clear the Shelters!

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 24Petconnect website.
Select an adoptable pet.
Complete the Pre-Adoption & Sterilization Agreement in person to have the selected pet scheduled for the next available spay/neuter appointment, unless already altered.
Pick up the pet post-surgery between 4:30-6 p.m. on day of surgery

The adoption fee is $100 for a dog and $90 for a cat, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, appropriate testing (Heartworm or Cat Combo) and city license for Arlington residents.

An adoptable animal may be designated as a Very Important Pet (VIP) with a $10 adoption fee for various reasons, such as: Length of time in shelter, available space in shelter, senior pet over eight (8) years of age, has a treatable medical condition, has behavioral or special needs, or another reason as determined by a supervisor or manager. The reduced fee is to help the animal find their forever home. The VIP adoption fee also includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, appropriate testing, and a city license for Arlington residents.

Visit the ASC in person with a valid form of identification to meet available adoptable animals. Adoption of animals is on a first come, first serve basis. If interested in an animal that is in the Foster Care Program, please submit an interest card in person.

VIP – When a pet's name is followed by VIP, these animals are available for adoption to the public. Animals are listed as VIP for reasons that include the following: time in shelter, available space in shelter, senior pet over 8 years of age, heartworm positive dogs, FIV positive cats, behavior and/or special needs of the animal, or at the discretion of the Kennel Supervisor or Shelter Manager.

Rescue Only - These animals can only be transferred to an Arlington Animal Services approved rescue partner.

ADOPTABLE DOGS

All pet adoptions include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more!

Details of Core Vaccines:

Distemper
Adenovirus Type 2
Hepatitis
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
Bordatella

VIP – When a pet's name is followed by VIP, these animals are available for adoption to the public. Animals are listed as VIP for reasons that include the following: time in shelter, available space in shelter, senior pet over 8 years of age, heartworm positive dogs, behavior and/or special needs of the animal, or at the discretion of the Kennel Supervisor or Shelter Manager.

Rescue Only - These animals can only be transferred to an Arlington Animal Services approved rescue partner.

ADOPTABLE CATS

All pet adoptions include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more!

Details of Core Vaccines

Panleukopenia
Calicivirus
Rhinotracheitis

VIP – When a pet's name is followed by VIP, these animals are available for adoption to the public. Animals are listed as VIP for reasons that include the following: time in shelter, available space in shelter, senior pet over 8 years of age, FIV positive cats, behavior and/or special needs of the animal, or at the discretion of the Kennel Supervisor or Shelter Manager.

Rescue Only - These animals can only be transferred to an Arlington Animal Services approved rescue partner.

OTHER ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

All pet adoptions include pet vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV/FELV testing for cats, a microchip and more!

Rescue Only - These animals can only be transferred to an Arlington Animal Services approved rescue partner.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ARLINGTON ANIMALS SERVICES DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE OTHER ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK AS WE UPDATE OUR AVAILABLE ANIMALS FREQUENTLY.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER ADOPTABLE ANIMALS ARE: CHICKENS, RABBITS, SNAKES, HAMSTERS, ETC.

STAY UP TO DATE!

From mobile pet adoptions to special events, check out the Arlington Animal Services calendar to see what exciting things we have planned!

Mobile Adoption Events are subject to change and may be canceled at short notice due to staffing availability or shelter dynamics. We make every effort to honor all scheduled events, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control require last minute adjustments.

Animal Services Calendar!