Arlington Offers Fee Adjustments for Dog and Cat Adoptions. Time is running out to get your furry Christmas present. Arlington Animal Services is promoting pet adoptions by adjusting dog and cat adoption fees during the holidays. City officials say now is a good time to adopt a wonderful furry companion as a new family member. Please don't wait until the last minute to consider adopting a pet as a Christmas gift. Time is running short, Arlington Animal Services will be closed December 23-26, 2011.

The City of Arlington has adoptable canines and felines to match the needs of each family. They are available in all sizes and colors, short hair and long, said Code Compliance Services Assistant Director Mike Bass. Approximately 3.7 million animals are put to sleep in shelters every year because of pet overpopulation. Arlington Animal Services is encouraging individuals to adopt a shelter dog or cat and experience the joy of a companion animal.

A pet can provide the following benefits:

• an exercise buddy
• a best friend and confidant for you or your child
• a partner in agility competitions
• a constant companion for a senior citizen
• a fuzzy face to greet you after a hard day at work

The Arlington Animal Services Center is located at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Special fee adjustment rates for December 7 - January 2, 2012, is as follows:

Dog and Cat Adoption Fee Adjustments
From December 7, 2011 - January 2, 2012:

Dog and Cat Adoption Fees - $45(Includes adoption, sterilization, micro-chipping, core vaccines, rabies vaccine, and heartworm testing services)

Dog and Cat Adoption Fees for Senior Citizens Age 60 and Older - Free! (Includes adoption, sterilization, micro-chipping, core vaccines, rabies vaccine, and heartworm testing services) Dog and Cat Adoption Fees - Two Adoptions for the Amount of a Single Adoption Fee - $45 (Includes adoption, sterilization, micro-chipping, core vaccines, rabies vaccine, and heartworm testing services)