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ARLINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES

SHELTER PUPDATES

Arlington Animal Services continues to be operating at or over capacity for large dogs . Now , more than ever , we are encouraging members of our community to get involved and help the homeless pets in our City .

Here ' s how you can help ! ADOPT- if you have considered adopting or adding a pet to your family , please don ' t wait . Click here to view all adoptable pets . Foster- if you can ' t adopt , can you temporarily help a dog in need ? Join our VIP Pets Facebook Group to learn more about VIP Pets in need at Arlington Animal Services . Volunteer- not only is it free , it ' s fun ! Join our volunteer program today and help provide extra enrichment to adoptable dogs ! Click here to learn more . Donate- there are so many ways you can help ! Click here to learn more . Advocate- it is the easiest and simplest thing you can do to help shelter pets in need . Share our social media posts of pets in need . Tell others stories of your adopted pets . Studies show people are more likely to adopt a pet when they hear positive stories from family and friends !

Kuranda Beds Needed !

We are needing to replace some of our old Kuranda Beds in the shelter . These raised beds are much more comfortable than a hard floor and encourage happier , healthier , and more relaxed dogs . They are safe and easy to clean and sanitize , making transmittable diseases easier to control . Click here to find more information on how you can help a shelter dog sleep more comfortably in their kennel .

October 29 - Pit Bull Awareness Day !

DID YOU KNOW ?

Dogs recognized as pit bulls are actually a cross breed of bulldogs and terriers .

Combinations of breeds that typically get labeled as pit bulls are : American Pit Bull Terrier , American Bulldogs , American Staffordshire Terriers , Bull Terriers , Boxers & Mastiffs . The American Pit Bull Terrier and various Pit Bull-type dogs make up the vast majority of dogs found in shelters .

AAS Recommendations For All Pets : Educate yourself ! Before adopting your new dog , learn about their history , temperament , and physical and mental requirements . Socialize your dog appropriately so they can grow into a confident , well-adjusted adult without anxiety and fear . Spay or neuter your pets . Train your dog so they walk nicely on leash and sit while being greeted . ( This will help provide a positive image of pit bull terriers !)