92 dog rescues found
Union County Animal Protection Society
#49 in United States, #1 in Arkansas, #1 in El Dorado
UCAPS provides temporary humane care, food, shelter and medical attentions for Union County, Arkansas stray, homeless, abandoned and abused animals.
"The staff at UCAPS are beyond amazing. The love and care they exi..." more
El Dorado, AR

#98 in United States, #2 in Arkansas, #1 in Little Rock
Rescue Road is a 100% volunteer-run, foster-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit in Central Arkansas. Shelters across our state have high euthanasia rates, and we aim to relieve pressure on rural, high-intake areas to help lower those rates. We are dedicated to saving abandoned and neglected dogs from our core shelter partners: Pine Bluff, West Memphis, Hazen, Carlisle, Dewitt, and Stuttgart. We also assist law enforcement with special cases as needed. In 2023, Rescue Road sent 580 dogs to safety. Since the rescue's inception in 2012, we have saved more than 8,500 dogs and counting.
"They pull dogs from kill shelters and give them a chance at life"
Little Rock, AR

#99 in United States, #3 in Arkansas, #2 in Little Rock
Friends of the Animal Village (FAV), is a nonprofit organization in Little Rock, Arkansas. We provide supplemental support to our city's shelter, the Little Rock Animal Village. FAV accepts donations and hosts fundraisers throughout the year, and we are dedicated to raising awareness about the Village, increasing adoptions, and improving the quality of life for the animals in LRAV's loving care.
"My 2 beloved pyrenees were euthanized by LRAV in February this ye..." more
Little Rock, AR

#99 in United States, #3 in Arkansas
NovaStar Rescue is a small, predominantly foster-based, rescue in Dover, Arkansas. We are not breed specific but our main focus has always been to save, educate, and advocate for the pitties. Whether our dogs are rescued from the streets or saved from a shelter, we firmly believe that every dog deserves a chance to have a good home where they can be a loved and cherished member of the family.
"These people are horrible. They won't take back an animal you ado..." more
AR

#99 in United States, #3 in Arkansas, #2 in Little Rock
In 2005 Last Chance Arkansas was founded as a 100% volunteer based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based out of Central Arkansas. Last Chance AR believes in advocating for the abused, abandoned, and neglected animals across the state that cannot speak for themselves. Working in conjunction with various clinics, Last Chance AR travels statewide to urban and rural communities to provide comfort, safety, and love to animals in need. Hundreds of lives have been saved through our efforts, which include a spay and neuter program for impoverished pet owners, frequent visits to rescue animals from shelters suffering from a desperate lack of funding, and the complete inability for any of our patient and dedicated volunteers to turn down a creature in need. We serve as a resource to our community and local pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training and good nutrition. We work with committed volunteers, veterinarians, fosters, and trainers to provide health care and temporary homes to animals deserving of another chance. Our number one priority is ensuring the health of all of our dogs and carefully screening and well matching ‚furever homes.
"I just love, when everyone else has given up hope or just thrown ..." more
Little Rock, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Since 2010, Rogers Animal Services has had a major impact on the community. By putting into practice a form of progressive animal control that is focused on reuniting lost pets with their families, Rogers Animal Services, has greatly reduced the number of animals that have been brought to the shelter every year since 2010. This has led to the shelter being able to maintain a 100% Lives Saved rate. This means that any dog or cat that we have come into contact with has either been reunited with its home, been adopted, sent to rescue or is still at the shelter waiting to find it’s forever home.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Our History: The effort to provide a shelter for abandoned pets in Madison County began in the late 1980s from a grassroots effort of several citizens who were concerned about stray cats and dogs in the county. In 1997, the group registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. In 1998, the county gave the MCPS permission to build a shelter on the county-owned land south of the Recycling Center. The shelter building became a reality because of so many in Madison County. Because of money donations, materials and lots of labor put in by skilled craftsmen the shelter was created. The fall of 2014 the Madison County Pet Shelter, Inc. board voted for our name change and that is when Paws and Claws Pet Shelter became about.
Fayetteville, AR

Recycled Rovers Rescue at Southwest Pet Hospital
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Dr. Wendell founded Recycled Rovers Rescue in 2011. She is honored to say Southwest Pet Hospital is the home to Recycled Rovers Rescue. Recycled Rovers rescues dogs in need from high kill shelters and brings them to safety until they can be adopted into their forever homes.
Fayetteville, AR

Washington County Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR

Animal League of Washington County
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
The Animal League of Washington County was founded in 2011. The League is dedicated to promoting animal welfare in Washington County. Our programs include: Medical Rehabilitation, Rescue/Transport, Animal Cruelty/Neglect Investigations, Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Hungry Hearts Pet Food Bank, and Capital Improvement & Equipment Fund. The Animal League of Washington County is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their people in Washington County, as well as serving the community as a resource for animal-related questions and issues.
Fayetteville, AR

City of Springdale Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR

Humane Society for Animals Inc.
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Animal Services is a part of the City’s Community Resources Department and provides a variety of essential animal services to Fayetteville. Animal Services works to assure a community with a low rate of animal nuisance problems and a high rate of animals returned to their homes or natural environments or adopted to loving homes through our City Animal Shelter services. In 2021, we placed over 800 homeless pets in new homes and were able to reunited almost 400 pets with their owners. Objectives The primary objectives of Fayetteville Animal Services include: o Educating the public to be responsible animal owners o Placing animals through adoption into responsible, caring homes o Operating the City of Fayetteville Animal Shelter o Returning lost animals to their owners o Providing animal-control services for Fayetteville o Inspecting and enforcing animal code violations
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Established in 2019 and rebranded in 2022, Fort Smith Animal Haven began with the primary goal of meeting the needs of an ever-growing, unwanted pet population in our area. Our founders were compelled to create a place offering comfort and refuge with high-quality medical treatment to prepare animals for adoption. This would be a place that extended far beyond what a standard shelter or pound could provide a true solution for the long haul. Our Achievements Since opening our doors, Fort Smith Animal Haven has aided and facilitated the adoption of nearly 8,000 animals and counting. Thousands of animals are no longer at risk, no longer on the street, and now have a forever home because of our organization. Full of passionate people working together towards a shared mission, Fort Smith Animal Haven is creating a brighter future for the animals of Fort Smith. Our Future Serving as the designated facility for animals picked up by Fort Smith Animal Services, our demand is at an all-time high. A recent, generous land donation from the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has created the opportunity for expansion, with enough to build Fort Smith Animal Haven its own forever home. With plans for indoor/outdoor access for dogs, in-house surgery, separate buildings to house cats and dogs, greeting rooms for pets and their adoptive families to meet, and music throughout the kennels, these new headquarters will increase current capacity considerably.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Since 1946 The Humane Society of the Ozarks (HSO) has been serving the people and animals of Northwest Arkansas. Outreach & Community Our Outreach Program provides financial assistance to individuals who would otherwise be unable to provide veterinary care for their pets in emergency situations. Adopting pets Our cruelty investigations & removal of animals from abusive, neglectful & hoarding situations allows us to rescue animals who have been subjected to horrific conditions, provide them with the necessary veterinary care & rehabilitate them physically, socially & emotionally with the sole goal of having them move into safe, secure & loving forever homes.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
We're a grass roots rescue in Northwest Arkansas on a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for dogs in need. We work with local shelters and good samaritans to help displaced dogs find new beginnings through our foster based program And we aren't just your average dog rescue, either! We partner with shelters, local businesses, and community members to strengthen our animal welfare community as a whole through a variety of unique programming. Oh, and did we mention? We're also pros at training. We have some of the best dog-trainers around who can help dogs (and their owners) reach their highest potential. And all the proceeds benefit our rescue efforts!
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
Since 1974 Good Shepherd Humane Society has proudly served the needs of local strays in Eureka Springs, AR. Whether educating the community on spaying and neutering their pets or caring for homeless animals in our animal shelter, we do all we can to help. As the only no-kill shelter in Carroll County, we’re solely supported by the caring donations and funding provided by our community. Good Shepherd has come a long way from its founding 50 years ago. It has had its up and downs and sometimes struggled to find its way, but we could not be prouder of the good it has done or the effective, professional organization that it has become. We owe this success to every person who has supported us over the years and with the continued support of our community we will reach even greater heights The work we do here at Good Shepherd is NOT taxpayer funded.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
At Gentry Animal Services, our commitment is to rescue, provide sanctuary and ultimately unite our abandoned, stray and neglected dogs with a loving and well-suited home. Since we have such a small shelter, only 10 kennels, we must adopt the dogs as quickly as possible to avoid overcrowding.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Fayetteville
The Siloam Springs Animal Shelter is a dedicated facility that offers temporary care and protection for animals in need, including dogs, cats, and other pets. By addressing pet abandonment and overpopulation issues, the Siloam Springs Animal Shelter plays a vital role in the community. Through education about responsible pet ownership and careful screening processes, the shelter facilitates adoptions and strives to find permanent homes for its residents.
Fayetteville, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Heber Springs
Heber Springs, AR

My Zouy Rescue/NEA Veterinary Clinic
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
MyZouy Rescue is a safe place for animals in need, we take care of all their needs until they are ready to be adopted out. While here, we feed them, give them a cool or warm place to stay, give them their vaccinations, and we spay or neuter them.
Jonesboro, AR

Tails Of The Forgotten Paws Inc.
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
TOTFP/AR visits are by scheduled appointment only. TOTFP/IL We are solely foster dependent. Meet and greet must be scheduled by appointment or you may visit us every other SAT at Pet Supply Plus in Algonquin. You MUST first have an approved application on file to schedule. Tails of the Forgotten Paws Inc is a 501c3 no kill, non profit sanctuary/rescue dedicated to saving lives and providing forever homes for unwanted and unloved dogs and cats. We are also a sanctuary for troubled unadoptable dogs. Those misunderstood and given up on by society. We see their worth and their desire to LIVE as well as their RIGHT to live. We also have a senior and hospice area where we take them in and give them comfort and love until its time to say goodbye. Tails is ONE rescue with two locations, Ar and IL. Together we make a whole. Our sanctuary and intake/rescue facility is in Arkansas. Our adoption and foster program is in Illinois where there, we are solely foster based. We do not actively adopt out dogs in Ar. Arkansas is where we rescue, rehabilitate medically and mentally if needed, get them healthy, vetted and ready for homes. Those that are adoptable, we then place them up for adoption or foster commitment in Illinois. We have two pickups/transports per month, every other weekend, usually at PetSmart in Hoffman Estates where fosters and adopters meet us to pick up the fur kiddos. We also have two adoption events per month at Pet Supply Plus in Lake in the Hills for our fur kiddos in our foster program in Illinois. We are a jack of all trades in the rescue world and try to help any and all we can in every way we are able. We have a beautiful small team of dedicated members who work tirelessly, day in and day out, saving lives. If we are able to do it, and there is any way possible, WE DO!!! . :)
Jonesboro, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
We are a 501c non-profit animal shelter helping to place surrendered or abandoned animals into loving homes across NEA. Just as our motto states, we encourage you to help us help them through many ways of giving. Adopting a sheltered animal is such a beautiful way to not only save a pet's life but add a loving member to your family. Founded in 1971, Northeast Arkansas Humane Society is a 501c non-profit animal shelter devoted to placing surrendered or abandoned pets into loving homes. For years, our commitment has been to ensure that every animal has food, shelter and comfort as we transition them into new homes. We're so proud of the work we do in giving a voice to animals. We believe that adoption is one of the noblest ways to become a pet parent. Without our facility, many cats and dogs would go without the help they need. It is through donations, volunteers and the open-hearts of NEA residents that we give these furbabies the chance they deserve.
Jonesboro, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
The Artemis Project Inc 501c3 is dedicated to the rescue and rehab of all homeless animals in the River Valley. Our community’s support has inspired our mission and we are excited to serve the River Valley and its animals!
Jonesboro, AR

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
At Jackson County Humane Society, our passion drives us to provide a haven for abandoned dogs, offering them hope, shelter, and a chance for a brighter future. As a registered 501c3 non-profit animal shelter, our dedication to these four-legged companions is unwavering, and our mission is clear: to make a positive impact on the lives of dogs in need. We specialize exclusively in caring for dogs, recognizing the unique needs and challenges that each one faces. From small to large breeds, puppies to seniors, our doors are open to all. Many of the dogs that come into our care have endured hardships – they may have been strays, suffered injuries, or been left behind by those they trusted. Regardless of their past, we believe in their capacity for love and happiness, and we’re here to help them find it. At the heart of our work is the belief that pets become family. We’re dedicated to creating joy by uniting pets and people, forging bonds that last a lifetime. When you adopt a rescue dog from Jackson County Humane Society, you’re not just welcoming a pet into your home – you’re giving a dog a chance at a loving home and companionship.
Jonesboro, AR

Humane Society of North Central Arkansas
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #1 in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR

Humane Society of Independence County located in Batesville, Arkansas. We are a no-kill nonprofit animal shelter that is committed to helping you find your next furry family member and helping animals across our beautiful county. • The Humane Society Of Independence County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in our county. We rescue stray and injured animals, provide temporary care for homeless animals through foster homes and our shelter facility, and adopt homeless animals to permanent homes. • We operate a "no-kill shelter". • A community goal is to reduce the homeless pet population by encouraging the spaying/neutering of all dogs and cats through education and awareness. • Not affiliated with any other organization or governmental agency. • Dependent on donations, membership dues, fundraising activities, grants, and income from the Fleaman Barkus Thrift Store. • Funds received are used locally. • Receives no government funding. • Not political in nature. • Not activist in nature. • We only house dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens on site. We work with individuals to foster other animals as the need arises.

The Cherokee Village Animal Control is a city-run facility that handles animals within the city limits of Cherokee Village. The CVAC is located at 1531 Hwy 289N, Cherokee Village Arkansas 72529. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, with the best time to reach us or to visit the facility being: -between the hours of 10 and 2. The staff is involved with animal care before and after those hours. When you call our facility at (870)994-4445, please leave a message if there is no one available at that time to answer the phone. Arrangements for adoptions outside of the listed hours may be made with advance notice and scheduling. The Cherokee Village Animal control is staff is: -Megan Mansfield, CVAC Officer -Brendan Medlock, CVAC Assistant The Volunteers of CVAC have a strong presence in supporting our staff and animals and we always welcome new volunteers and fosters for our animals with applications at the office.

Needy Paws Animal Shelter, an extension of River Valley Humane Society, has been providing sanctuary for sick, injured, homeless and abused animals since 1997. We are proudly a no-kill shelter, working hard to place healthy, adoptable pets into loving, forever homes! Needy Paws Animal Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. We receive no government funding. To maintain our status as a no-kill shelter, we implement managed intake. Animal intakes are by appointment only. While we are unable to provide space for every animal, we share ample resources, advice, and tips to assist pet owners who can no longer care for their pets as well as individuals who have taken in stray cats or dogs.
UCAPS provides temporary humane care, food, shelter and medical attentions for Union County, Arkansas stray, homeless, abandoned and abused animals.


Our History: The effort to provide a shelter for abandoned pets in Madison County began in the late 1980s from a grassroots effort of several citizens who were concerned about stray cats and dogs in the county. In 1997, the group registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. In 1998, the county gave the MCPS permission to build a shelter on the county-owned land south of the Recycling Center. The shelter building became a reality because of so many in Madison County. Because of money donations, materials and lots of labor put in by skilled craftsmen the shelter was created. The fall of 2014 the Madison County Pet Shelter, Inc. board voted for our name change and that is when Paws and Claws Pet Shelter became about.

Dr. Wendell founded Recycled Rovers Rescue in 2011. She is honored to say Southwest Pet Hospital is the home to Recycled Rovers Rescue. Recycled Rovers rescues dogs in need from high kill shelters and brings them to safety until they can be adopted into their forever homes.


Since 2010, Rogers Animal Services has had a major impact on the community. By putting into practice a form of progressive animal control that is focused on reuniting lost pets with their families, Rogers Animal Services, has greatly reduced the number of animals that have been brought to the shelter every year since 2010. This has led to the shelter being able to maintain a 100% Lives Saved rate. This means that any dog or cat that we have come into contact with has either been reunited with its home, been adopted, sent to rescue or is still at the shelter waiting to find it’s forever home.


MyZouy Rescue is a safe place for animals in need, we take care of all their needs until they are ready to be adopted out. While here, we feed them, give them a cool or warm place to stay, give them their vaccinations, and we spay or neuter them.

TOTFP/AR visits are by scheduled appointment only. TOTFP/IL We are solely foster dependent. Meet and greet must be scheduled by appointment or you may visit us every other SAT at Pet Supply Plus in Algonquin. You MUST first have an approved application on file to schedule. Tails of the Forgotten Paws Inc is a 501c3 no kill, non profit sanctuary/rescue dedicated to saving lives and providing forever homes for unwanted and unloved dogs and cats. We are also a sanctuary for troubled unadoptable dogs. Those misunderstood and given up on by society. We see their worth and their desire to LIVE as well as their RIGHT to live. We also have a senior and hospice area where we take them in and give them comfort and love until its time to say goodbye. Tails is ONE rescue with two locations, Ar and IL. Together we make a whole. Our sanctuary and intake/rescue facility is in Arkansas. Our adoption and foster program is in Illinois where there, we are solely foster based. We do not actively adopt out dogs in Ar. Arkansas is where we rescue, rehabilitate medically and mentally if needed, get them healthy, vetted and ready for homes. Those that are adoptable, we then place them up for adoption or foster commitment in Illinois. We have two pickups/transports per month, every other weekend, usually at PetSmart in Hoffman Estates where fosters and adopters meet us to pick up the fur kiddos. We also have two adoption events per month at Pet Supply Plus in Lake in the Hills for our fur kiddos in our foster program in Illinois. We are a jack of all trades in the rescue world and try to help any and all we can in every way we are able. We have a beautiful small team of dedicated members who work tirelessly, day in and day out, saving lives. If we are able to do it, and there is any way possible, WE DO!!! . :)

We are a 501c non-profit animal shelter helping to place surrendered or abandoned animals into loving homes across NEA. Just as our motto states, we encourage you to help us help them through many ways of giving. Adopting a sheltered animal is such a beautiful way to not only save a pet's life but add a loving member to your family. Founded in 1971, Northeast Arkansas Humane Society is a 501c non-profit animal shelter devoted to placing surrendered or abandoned pets into loving homes. For years, our commitment has been to ensure that every animal has food, shelter and comfort as we transition them into new homes. We're so proud of the work we do in giving a voice to animals. We believe that adoption is one of the noblest ways to become a pet parent. Without our facility, many cats and dogs would go without the help they need. It is through donations, volunteers and the open-hearts of NEA residents that we give these furbabies the chance they deserve.

The Artemis Project Inc 501c3 is dedicated to the rescue and rehab of all homeless animals in the River Valley. Our community’s support has inspired our mission and we are excited to serve the River Valley and its animals!

At Jackson County Humane Society, our passion drives us to provide a haven for abandoned dogs, offering them hope, shelter, and a chance for a brighter future. As a registered 501c3 non-profit animal shelter, our dedication to these four-legged companions is unwavering, and our mission is clear: to make a positive impact on the lives of dogs in need. We specialize exclusively in caring for dogs, recognizing the unique needs and challenges that each one faces. From small to large breeds, puppies to seniors, our doors are open to all. Many of the dogs that come into our care have endured hardships – they may have been strays, suffered injuries, or been left behind by those they trusted. Regardless of their past, we believe in their capacity for love and happiness, and we’re here to help them find it. At the heart of our work is the belief that pets become family. We’re dedicated to creating joy by uniting pets and people, forging bonds that last a lifetime. When you adopt a rescue dog from Jackson County Humane Society, you’re not just welcoming a pet into your home – you’re giving a dog a chance at a loving home and companionship.

Rescue Road is a 100% volunteer-run, foster-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit in Central Arkansas. Shelters across our state have high euthanasia rates, and we aim to relieve pressure on rural, high-intake areas to help lower those rates. We are dedicated to saving abandoned and neglected dogs from our core shelter partners: Pine Bluff, West Memphis, Hazen, Carlisle, Dewitt, and Stuttgart. We also assist law enforcement with special cases as needed. In 2023, Rescue Road sent 580 dogs to safety. Since the rescue's inception in 2012, we have saved more than 8,500 dogs and counting.

In 2005 Last Chance Arkansas was founded as a 100% volunteer based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based out of Central Arkansas. Last Chance AR believes in advocating for the abused, abandoned, and neglected animals across the state that cannot speak for themselves. Working in conjunction with various clinics, Last Chance AR travels statewide to urban and rural communities to provide comfort, safety, and love to animals in need. Hundreds of lives have been saved through our efforts, which include a spay and neuter program for impoverished pet owners, frequent visits to rescue animals from shelters suffering from a desperate lack of funding, and the complete inability for any of our patient and dedicated volunteers to turn down a creature in need. We serve as a resource to our community and local pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training and good nutrition. We work with committed volunteers, veterinarians, fosters, and trainers to provide health care and temporary homes to animals deserving of another chance. Our number one priority is ensuring the health of all of our dogs and carefully screening and well matching ‚furever homes.

Friends of the Animal Village (FAV), is a nonprofit organization in Little Rock, Arkansas. We provide supplemental support to our city's shelter, the Little Rock Animal Village. FAV accepts donations and hosts fundraisers throughout the year, and we are dedicated to raising awareness about the Village, increasing adoptions, and improving the quality of life for the animals in LRAV's loving care.

The Adoption Center/Animal Shelter is host to approximately 2,000 animals each year. Whether the animal stays for only a few hours before being reunited with his/her family, or stays for several weeks before being adopted, we treat each pet with kindness and compassion. We are fortunate that our adoption rate is very high, with approximately 90% of adoptable and healthy pets are adopted from our shelter, transferred to rescue groups or placed with a shelter partner. While adoption is never guaranteed for any pet brought to us, you can rest assured that we will do everything we can to place every pet into a life-long home. The shelter provides many services to the community, such as: • Intake of Stray or Found Animals • Pet Adoptions • Owner Reclaims • Sale of City Licenses for Dogs and Cats • Sale of Wild Animal Permits • Spay/Neuter Vouchers (SNIP) • Pet Re-Homing Assistance • Pet Behavior Referrals • Humane Education for Schools and Community Organizations • Disaster Assistance • Emergency Boarding • End of Life and Pet Cremation Services • Paws in Crisis Program (which provides free, temporary housing of the pets for victims fleeing domestic abuse)

At the Humane Society of Garland County (HSGC), we cherish our animal companions for their unconditional affection and acceptance. We act out of a sense of social responsibility to nurture and find good homes for abandoned and abused animals, because, unfortunately, some pet owners mistreat their animals or leave them altogether. That's where our work is most valuable.

Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO)! • A NO-KILL rescue shelter, in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, since 1978. • A non-profit 501(c)3 organization. • Our live release rate is 98.2%!!! • Approximately 60 pets in shelter residence at any one time!!! • Our Admin Staff is ALL volunteer! 100% of your donations go to the care of our shelter pets!!!

We never put time limits on how long animals stay and we never euthanize for space reasons. Our admission policy depends on an established inventory of 25 dogs and 25 cats. This policy is managed by putting animals on a waiting list. As animals are adopted new animals are accepted from the waiting list. We provide routine care and treatment for all animals and treat extraordinary medical/surgical issues on a case by case basis. Important facts about SCHS A 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization operating since 1999 Independent – Privately operated animal shelter -Not affiliated with any other organization or governmental agency Dependent on donations, membership dues, fundraising activities, grants, and income from the Second Chance Shop Receives no government funding other than $4,000 annually from the City of Mountain View. Not political or activist in nature Takes only dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. SCHS History Stone County Humane Society, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 organization created in 1999 to find homes for stray, abandoned dogs and cats. After three years, the need for a permanent shelter building became very apparent and fundraising began. Land for a building was donated in 2006. We operated with the help of foster homes for several years. In 2012 we constructed 11 outdoor kennels and 3 isolation pens. Our Cat Cottage was completed in 2013. With the help of a generous donor and money we had raised over several years, construction of the 3,500 sf shelter building began in 2015. In September 2016 the SCHS shelter building was opened.

Gail's Pets Second Chance is a 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs in Marion County. We have been operating for more than 30 years, wholeheartedly taking in strays and those that have been surrendered by their owners. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we have been able to find homes for countless pups, and we look forward to doing so for the years to come.


We aim to provide a safe, temporary shelter for lost, abandoned, abused, and injured animals. We run a vigorous adoption program to help animals find a forever home. We also aim to educate the public about responsible pet ownership as well as city and state laws concerning animal welfare. Click below to see our staff and what they do for the WMAS

We are a small, non-profit rescue shelter in North Central Arkansas. We seek to bring comfort and aid to animals who have been cast aside in North Central Arkansas, and to find them exceptional homes where they can live out their lives as family members. We recognize the value in the life of each animal we help, and work tirelessly to make each animal feel important and loved until their furever home is found. We are each of us volunteers. No one is paid in money, but rather in doggie kisses and kitty-cat mews. Adoption days are our bonus, and knowing that our animals are safe and healthy is our bread and butter.
Welcome to the 2026 Arkansas Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Arkansas chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.
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This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Arkansas. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.
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