Children who grow up with pets learn responsibility and empathy. Always teach kiddos the proper way to handle their pets in a loving and safe manner. It is an amazing learning experience! It has also been proven to reduce later onset of allergies.

During kitten season, hundreds of kittens enter shelters. Adopters and fosters are needed to save them all. When you adopt a kitten raised by a foster you make room in their home for a whole new litter! Let us know if you'd like to foster.

Did you know about 40% of dogs in shelters are actually full breed? Many were lost or were surrendered for a variety of reasons such as their owner moving. For a fraction of the cost of a breeder, find the dog you are looking for!

When you tell people you adopted your dog or cat from Arlington Animal Services you join the elite group of people who have chosen to adopt and save a life! What could be cooler than that?

By visiting your local shelter you have hundreds of pets to choose from. Looking for big or small, fuzzy or less furry, short or tall? AAS has them all!

A rescued pet tends to show his or her new family a lot of gratitude for being saved. Adopters report this over and over and their new pets show such a high level of love and devotion, you can tell they are truly thankful!

Adopt from AAS and you get a FULLY VETTED pet! Dogs are $100 and cats are $90! Watch for Adoption Specials! This includes their spay/neuter, testing (Heartworm or FIV/FeLV), vaccinations, city license, microchip, and more!

Owning a pet reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. They get you outside and increase exercise levels. Pets also give unconditional love which helps battle depression and loneliness.

is a myth. If everyone chose to adopt from their local shelter then pet stores and unscrupulous breeders would be less motivated to sell puppies. This is the best way to shut down puppy mills. Support adoption!