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Foster Program Kickoff !

Arlington Animal Services has completed their second mentorship with Best Friends Animal Society with the most recent mentorship being focused on fostering ! A successful foster program is an essential part of lifesaving measures for open intake animal shelters . Our mission at AAS continues to be , " Working together as a community , we will improve the lives of animals ." We are so excited to have another way for our community to get involved , give back and help the homeless animals in Arlington !
Here ' s what you need to know about fostering for Arlington Animal Services :
What kind of animal can I foster : The best part is , you get to pick ! Cats , kittens , puppies , adult or senior dogs . You pick your foster pet and when the time is right for you ! Why do animals need foster care : There are many reasons why a shelter pet may need foster care . Examples include : puppies and kittens too young to go up for adoption , time needed to recover from injury or illness , if an animal isn ' t thriving in the shelter environment , time an animal has spent in the shelter , when the shelter is at capacity for space . What do I need to provide : A healthy and safe environment for foster pets , transportation to and from Arlington Animal Services , socialization & cuddle time to teach foster pets positive pet relationships . AAS will provide you with food , medical care and all essential items needed to care for your foster pet . How do I apply : The process is fast and easy ! Visit www . arlingtontx . gov / foster and complete the online foster application . This application is a google form , and once complete , the form will be automatically sent to one of our foster coordinators . You will then look for a " Welcome AAS Foster Hero " email which will include the foster manual , agreement , and next steps to finding your first foster pet ! Questions ? Please email foster @ arlingtontx . gov for more help or to speak with one of our foster coordinators .
www . arlingtontx . gov / adoptablepets
FEBRUARY MONTHLY STATS
Total Animal Intake : Dogs-151 Cats-86 TOTAL-237 Total Adoptions : Dogs-67 Cats-38 TOTAL-105 Transfer to Rescue : Dogs-19 Cats-32 TOTAL-51 Return to Owner : Dogs-42 Cats-27 TOTAL-69 Click here to view all shelter statistics .
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