Beginning March 2nd , Arlington Animal Services will be removing the term " Urgent " from our animals . Previously called the " Urgent List ", this list will now be called the " VIP List " The animals placed on this list are not changing . They are the same animals who need a rescue partner to tag and pull them from the shelter , or they are adoptable animals who need more exposure due to age , time in shelter , behavior , medical , etc . We would like for our community to understand that Arlington Animal Services is an open intake shelter accepting all animals found as stray in the City of Arlington , or being surrendered by a resident , regardless of the animals temperament , health , or available space in the shelter . Our goal is to get away from the so called " Kill List " perspective that the word ' Urgent ' was bringing .
In our continuing efforts to be transparent to our community , we have also created a Facebook group called Arlington Animal Services VIP Pets . This group is solely focused on the VIP Pets , both rescue only and adoptable . Pictures , information , and updates are coming directly from designated staff members each day the shelter is open . Anyone interested in our VIP Pets is welcome to join our group , as well as invite anyone in their network of friends who also may be interested . You can find the link to join the group by searching Arlington Animal Services VIP Pets or by clicking on the following link : https :// www . facebook . com / groups / 162411708509
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Urgent to VIP Pets !
If you have any questions or need help finding the facebook group , please email the Marketing and Social Media Administrator at Michelle . Patchett @ Arlingtontx . gov
In Case You Missed It ...
AAS Manager , Chris Huff , and Kristie Miller , Founder and President of Respect A Bull , Inc . met with students at the Dan Dipert Center along with Ducky ( pictured below ) to help assist with the design of the " No Bullying Program " for elementary school students . You can read more information about the program at https :// www . thepaintingpitbull . com /
Happy Tails !
Total Animal Intake : Dogs-276 Cats-147 TOTAL-423 Total Adoptions : Dogs-147 Cats-52 TOTAL-199 Transfer to Rescue : Dogs-30 Cats-80 TOTAL-110 Return to Owner : Dogs-86 Cats-33 TOTAL-119
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New Best Friends ! On February 5th the Barris Family adopted a new furry friend into their family !
Monthly Shelter Statistics- February 2020