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Mission Statement
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The Arlington Humane Society is a no-kill, non-profit, privately funded Society chartered and operated for the purpose of helping animals through community education and awareness. Toward this end, the goal of the Arlington Humane Society is to teach "Responsible Pet Ownership" through the following programs: OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES , LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINICS, LOST AND FOUND DOG SYSTEM , ADOPTIONS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS . The Society supports municipal operated and funded animal control agencies and does not attempt to duplicate their mission, purpose, services or legal responsibilities. All of the cities within the service area of the Society fund and operate animal control departments and shelters to care for, and when necessary, humanely destroy unwanted and stray animals.
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Donations
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The Arlington Humane Society is a 501c-3, non-killing, educational Society. We receive no tax money or other government funding, only individual donations . The Arlington Humane Society is a totally volunteer organization. We pay no salaries and operate in donated space. Your tax-deductible donations go directly to the care of the animals and to fund our programs. Our programs include obedience training of over 1500 dogs and their owners last year alone, adoption of hundreds of dogs and cats to new homes, over 1000 dogs spayed and neutered through our low cost spay/neuter program, low cost vaccination clinics, lost and found system, etc.
We do not advocate radical or emotional approaches to solving the animal over population problem and teach "Responsible Pet Ownership" . You will not see the Arlington Humane Society on the 6 o'clock news or the front page of the newspaper, because we operate in a very low key, sane, rational and logical manor. This does not make good copy. Unlike some animal rights groups that stress the negatives, we like to accentuate the positives. We would rather sit down with someone and help educate him or her to become a "Responsible Pet Owner", than call the TV news and confront them with a camera.We do not go on television every time we help an animal; we help animals and pet owners every day. We do, in dire situations where serious animal cruelty is involved, and education will not work, cooperate fully with state and federal government agencies to alleviate suffering. However, again you will not see it on the 6 o'clock news.Too many organizations have and are exploiting animals purely for the sake of raising money. The money is spent on big staff salaries and lavish offices and very little of the donated money goes to help the animals.
We need to expand our Community Educational Programs, but this costs money. We need to increase community awareness of our programs, but again this costs money for publicity because again, our logical and rational approach does not get free publicity. We would like to expand our adoption program, but again, it costs money to properly feed, house, and care for animals.
If, after reading the above, you agree with our mission, purpose and objectives, then we ask for your support.You can help us help the pets in many of the following ways. We also need volunteers. If you have some free time you would like to spend on some worthwhile projects, give us a call at (817) 468-0444. You will not get famous, but you will feel good by helping animals that cannot help themselves.
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CASH DONATIONS:
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Mail your tax-deductible donation (check, money order, etc.) to our office at 7817 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76001.
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CARS, BOATS, RV'S, and OTHER DONATIONS: We are happy to accept your old car, boat, RV, etc. Our volunteers will restore it, sell it, and use the profits to support the animals and our projects. This is a tax-deductible donation. Call for more details at 817-468-0444.
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MEMORIALS, HONORARIUMS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS, GIFTS: Tax deductible donations may be made in memory of a pet or loved one, for special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
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ESTATE PLANNING: You can leave a gift of a lifetime upon your death through life insurance, real estate, stocks, bonds and other securities. A bequest in your will to the Arlington Humane Society is very easy to set up and requires no cash outlay now.
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VOLUNTEERS: If you are over 18 years of age, have some free time to spend on some worthwhile projects, please call us at 817-468-0444.
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Goals
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The goal of the Arlington Humane Society, as a non-killing Society, is to promote responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of all animals through community education and the following programs: OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASSES , LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINICS, LOST AND FOUND DOG SYSTEM , ADOPTIONS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
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Community Education
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Every year the Society puts on programs concerning responsible pet ownership for many schools, churches and other groups. Most recently our programs have included Tarrant County College for Kids Pet Care Class, Arlington 4-H Club dog training classes, Girl and Boy Scout programs, as well as Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. If you are a member of a group that needs a speaker and/or needs a special program, give us a call. We will be happy to have one of our volunteers meet with your group.
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Location and Hours
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Office Location:
Arlington Humane Society
7817 S. Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76001
Telephone: 817-468-0444
E-Mail: info@arlingtonhumanesociety.org
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Office Hours:
Moday-Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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