Paw-sitive News
AUGUST 2025
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICERS DE LA ROSA, DIAZ, BRINKMAN, VARGAS AND GARRETT
In the Field...
Even though September and our Fall months have arrived, the Texas heat is still here. It is still important to keep your pets safe and protect them from warm weather temperatures.
NEVER leave your pets confined in kennels outside, or without access to fresh water and shelter. Remember sidewalks and pavement can still become dangerously hot for your pets paws. Consider early morning or late evening walks and it is always best to double check the ground before heading out.
As always, if you see a dog or cat in distress from the heat, don’ t wait! Please call for help right away. A little caution can help save lives and our officers are ready to help.
Click here to visit the Animal Control Website and how you can help.
UNWEANED KITTENS HEADING TO FOSTER CARE
DONATELLO RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE AT AAS
Rescue Partner Spotlight
We recently received a wonderful update about a Rescue Only cat who we all adored while in our care. Donatello came to AAS with a severe wound on his back. We have no idea what happened to him, but we are thankful he came to us when he did. We want to send a huge thank you to DFW Purebred & Domestic Cat Rescue who stepped in to save this sweet cat. Thanks to their actions and loving care he is healing and getting the comfort he deserves. Fosters make all the difference. Without them, a lot of pets in need would have no where to go, just like Donatello. If you have ever thought about opening your home to a pet in need, fostering is one of the most powerful ways to help save lives.
DONATELLO IN LOVING FOSTER CARE
Story of the Month
WOUND RECOVERY TODAY
Our cat and kitten rescue partners have made a massive lifesaving difference so far in 2025. When an unweaned( bottle baby) kitten comes into the shelter without a mom, AAS works with many rescue partners to find emergency placement for them. Rescue Partner, Averting Catastrophe has saved 134 cats and kittens from AAS so far this year. We are so grateful for volunteers and fosters who help make a difference every single day!
ROBIN HOOD IS READY TO PARTY!
Robin Hood’ s Corner
Hi Friends, it’ s me Robin Hood! We have a super fun and exciting event coming up next month and want to make sure all of you SAVE THE DATE to you can come out and be a part of it. WAG-O-WEEN will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a. m.- 3 p. m. There is truly something for everyone with pet friendly vendors and businesses, games, food, trunk or treat activities and more! Not only will this event feature family fun, our friends at TCAP( Texas Coalition for Animal Protection) will be out offering their low cost vaccination services and the first 200 pets will receive FREE rabies vaccinations and FREE microchips! You won’ t want to miss our biggest event of the year so save the date and follow our event on the Arlington Animal Services Facebook page by clicking here.