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Lost or found a pet in Arlington, TX

What to do first in Arlington, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Arlington Animal Services

City animal shelter for Arlington; stray drop-off is by appointment

817-459-5898

What to do if your pet is missing

  1. Now

    Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.

    Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Walk your neighborhood and ask whether anyone has seen your pet.
    • Tell your vet and microchip company that your pet is missing.
    • Check the shelter's found-pet listings and visit the Animal Services Center in person.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

  3. Keep checking

    • Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
    • Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
    • Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.

What to do if you found a pet

  1. Now

    Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

    Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Ask nearby neighbors whether they recognize the pet.
    • Post a found-pet notice in neighborhood or community groups.
    • If you cannot keep the pet, follow the city’s appointment-based drop-off instructions.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Arlington

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About these instructions

These steps are for pets lost or found in Arlington. The shelter will not identify pets by phone, and drop-off of found pets is by appointment.

  • Local steps checked against the official pages on .