Arlington Animal Services is the municipal animal shelter for Arlington Tx. Our typical animal intake is estimated at 12,000 per year. Arlington Animal Services is a division of the Community Services Department whose goals are to encourage responsible pet ownership by providing an animal registration program, field enforcement services, educational services, and life safety services. The humane care and successful placement of stray and unwanted animals, and the eradication of rabies from the community's animal population are critical to successful operations.