Arlington Animal Services to Waive Pet Adoption Fees Aug. 10-17, 2024, as Part of ‘Clear The Shelters’ Campaign

By Susan Schrock, Office of Communication

Posted on August 08, 2024, August 08, 2024

It’s paws for celebration! Arlington Animal Services is once again joining NBCUniversal Local’s “Clear The Shelters” campaign and will waive all pet adoption fees from Aug. 10-17, 2024, to help deserving cats and dogs find loving homes.

As part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, NBC and Telemundo stations across the nation partner with animal shelters and local rescue organizations to promote pet adoption and raise critical funds for animal care. Arlington is proud to participate in the campaign, which has helped more than one million pets in America find loving new homes and raised millions of dollars for participating shelters and rescues since 2015.

Are you looking for a cat or dog to join your pack? Whether you are looking for a pair of playful kittens or an older pup who enjoys a quiet snuggle on the couch, Arlington Animal Services has a variety of animals waiting to meet with you at the shelter or at two off-site mobile adoption events. Adoption fees are typically $100 for dogs and $90 for cats. Adoptions include spaying/neutering, city licenses, microchipping, core vaccines, rabies vaccine, and Heartworm/FeLV/FIV testing services.

Visit www.arlingtontx.gov/animals to see a list of available pets.

 Come Meet Your New Friend!

•  Saturday, Aug. 10-17 – The Arlington Animal Shelter, located at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Sundays.
•  Saturday, Aug. 10 – The mobile pet adoption unit will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PetSmart at the Arlington Highlands, 203 E. Interstate 20 in Arlington.
•  Saturday, Aug. 17 - The mobile pet adoption unit will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco at 4001 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 159, in Arlington.

 Arlington Animal Services encourages responsible pet ownership by offering licensing programs, field enforcement services and educational programs for residents. The center’s 31 dedicated, animal-loving employees are engaging with a supportive community to build strong networks of fosters, rescues and animal lovers all willing to come together to save more lives. So far this year, Arlington Animal Services has cared for 4,283 animals. That’s a 19% increase from the 3,580 animals the shelter cared for during the same time period in 2023.

 This year’s Clear The Shelters will feature online donations through fundraising partner Greater Good Charities, a global nonprofit and campaign partner. Those interested in donating to a participating shelter, such as Arlington Animal Services, or a local rescue organization can visit the Greater Good Charities’ donation site during the campaign at ClearTheSheltersFund.org. Virtual pet adoptions are also returning for the 2024 campaign through partner WeRescue. The WeRescue app enables users to locate adoptable pets in their area, submit their adoption applications, and ask questions directly to shelters.

 For more information on Clear The Shelters, including participating animal shelters and rescues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com.