Educating Youth

Youth Focus 2019

We are bringing back the Heritage Team, Responsible Pet Grooming Academy, Animal Bite Prevention and Responsible Pet Ownership classes!

Arlington Animal Services in partnership with community volunteers offers educational hands-on pet grooming academy sessions for youth. During the summer of 2018, participants ages 6 – 18 received hands-on pet grooming education.

The Academy is held at the Animal Services Center at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76018.

Other Youth Programs – We Don’t Just Focus on Animals!

Annual Animal Essay Contest

• Read the 2019 winning essays
• Winners Announced in the 18th Annual Arlington Animal Essay Contest
• Visit the Animal Essay Contest website

Career Building Opportunities

• Dream Builders: MISD Partnership with Arlington Animal Services

Engaging Youth with Seniors

• City Partnerships and Programs Bring Youth and Seniors Together

Kiddies PAWS 2 Read Program

• Arlington’s Kiddies Paws 2 Read Program Encourages Summer Reading

Heritage Team

• Heritage Team Program Making Dreams Come True

Youth Summer Earn & Learn

• Goodwill Interns Find Real-World Experience at Arlington Animal Services
• Read more


Contact Animal Services Manager Chris Huff for any questions at 817-459-6269.