Available Pets

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

...with DOGtober and CATtober Adoption Specials!

$10 Dog Adoptions  |  $10 Cat Adoptions

Come Meet Your New Best Friend!

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In addition to our Animal Services Center at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd., adoptable pets will also be available at these mobile adoption events during October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

Mobile adoption events are subject to cancelation due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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

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    The Arlington Animal Services has three categories of animals available in the shelter. An available animal has become the property of Arlington Animal Services. If there is an animal, you are interested in click on the picture of the animal for more information. The availability is listed at the bottom of each animal under Stage:

    Available – These animals are available for adoption at the shelter and it is first come first serve. These animals, after evaluation, have met the criteria for immediate adoption to the public.

    VIP – These animals are available for adoption to the public and have reduced adoption fee. 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.

    VIP Rescue Only - These animals can only be transferred to an Arlington Animal Services approved rescue partner. Click here for a list of approved rescue partners or for information on how to become an approved rescue partner.