Arlington Humane Society

7817 South Cooper Arlington, Texas 76001

Dogs

About this shelter

Arlington Humane Society in Arlington, TX

Arlington Humane Society is a humane society located in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County, roughly 15 miles northwest of Fort Worth. It was founded in 1984 by pet industry professionals—veterinarians, kennel owners, and dog trainers—on the principle of "Retention, Not Surrender," and it has operated as a non-killing, educational society ever since. The organization is entirely volunteer-run, working out of donated space provided by local kennels and veterinarians, and it focuses on helping owners keep their pets through dog training, behavior resolution programs, and low-cost veterinary and vaccination clinics rather than accepting surrenders outright; it only takes in healthy, adoptable animals after every option to keep the pet at home has been exhausted. Tarrant County is also home to 24 other animal shelters and rescues.

Before you go

Adopting from Arlington Humane Society

Adoption process

Prospective adopters call the shelter to discuss a pet and must show they will be responsible owners who understand the full commitment involved; adoption fees vary, and new owners are required to attend obedience classes after adopting.

County: Tarrant County
Animals served: Dogs