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The Best Little Rock, AR Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Little Rock, AR. 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.

Rescue Road
#98 in United States, #2 in Arkansas, #1 in Little Rock
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.
"Rescue Road saves dogs from high kill shelters in Arkansas and sends them to our sister rescue Last Hope K9..."
— melinda w.
Volunteer / foster
"They pull dogs from kill shelters and give them a chance at life"
— judy b.
Supporter

Last chance Arkansas
#99 in United States, #3 in Arkansas, #2 in Little Rock
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 these animals away. SKY SACTUARY GIVE THEM..."
— peggee m.
Fan

Phoenix Farms Animal Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Founded in March 2023, this project is the vision of a group of west coast 1st responders dedicated to helping write a program to make a path for service dogs to those who need them.. We are a group of 1st responders developing a PTSD service dog program from rescue dogs. We are a 501c3 and do not charge the 1st responders a fee. We plan to have a fully accredited facility in 3 years. This will be an ongoing source of PTSD service dogs for 1st responders nationwide, and a reliable artery for stray dogs to find homes. Everybody wins.

Abbey Road Canine Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock

Maumelle Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
The Department of Animal Services is responsible for enforcing the animal control ordinance, apprehending stray and nuisance animals, resolving animal complaints, and ensuring that Maumelle’s pet owners abide by local and state animal laws. Additionally, Animal Services staff maintains the shelter facility and grounds. The Department maintains professional relations with local, county, and state law enforcement agencies as well as with veterinarians and other animal care and control agencies throughout the state and country.

City of Hot Springs Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Hot Springs Animal Services operates under the umbrella of the esteemed Hot Springs Police Department. Our mission is first and foremost about the health and safety of the citizens in Hot Springs and Garland County. Some of the services offered by Animal Services includes, but is not limited to, the use of live animal traps for nuisance animals such as skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and feral cats. All city residents must have a city license. Bring your pets rabies verification. $10/yearly (unaltered) and $20/Lifetime (if fixed) We also offer $20 microchipping for you pet. It only takes about 10 minutes and it helps ensure your animal will be returned to you if for any reason they are lost. Animal Services picks up stray and nuisance animals off the streets of Hot Springs and Garland County. We pick up deceased animals off the roadways and public right of ways. Animal Services has ½ price adoptions several times a year for various holidays and occasions. John Seales Animal Services Center History The John Seales Animal Services Center was named after John Seales, who started an Animal Shelter, called John’s Dog Hotel while he was stationed in Vietnam in the 1960s. He then started his career with the City of Hot Springs Animal Services in 1977. John was instrumental in getting legislation passed in Arkansas making animal fighting a felony. He also was a co-founder of the Arkansas State Animal Control Association getting certifications for the state's animal control officers. After moving to the current location of Animal Services in 1995, The shelter was named “The John Seales Animal Services Center.”

Cabot Animal Support Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Cabot Animal Support Services promotes responsible pet guardianship, humane treatment of all animals, and pet sterilization to end needless overpopulation through education and community resources. We are designed to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of our community to bring about change necessary to strengthen the human-animal bond.

Little Rock Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
The Animal Services Division is responsible for protection of our citizens by enforcing all City ordinances related to Animal Safety and Welfare. Pet owners who do not comply with the laws are issued citations for their appearance in Municipal Court. In addition, Animal Services Staff has responsibility for stray animals in Little Rock. Stray animals are collected and housed at the Animal Village where care is provided for them or they are held for owner pickup, adoption or rescue. Adoption programs attempt to place these animals in loving homes with responsible owners. Animal Service Officers respond to complaints about stray, injured, neglected and abused animals.

Beebe Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing the animal codes, city ordinances, and regulations involving animal incidents or offenses occurring within the City of Beebe. Dog tags are required for all dogs within the city limits of Beebe. Tags can be purchased at Beebe City Hall or Beebe Animal Control. The cost is $5.00 per dog, per year, and proof of current rabies vaccination and a photo of the dog is required.

Humane Society of Pulaski County
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Since 1946, the Humane Society of Pulaski County, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been making a difference in the lives of domestic animals in Central Arkansas. We maintain a private, no-kill shelter that is supported solely by donations, fundraisers, bequests, and grants. We receive no city, county or state funding, nor are we affiliated with any other organization. The mission of Humane Society of Pulaski County is to rescue, rehabilitate, provide veterinary care, spay/neuter, and find loving homes for Central Arkansas dogs and cats in need. Our shelter pulls animals from the overcrowded city and county shelters, owner surrenders, unwanted abused and/or injured pets, and the occasional stray. There are usually about 200 animals under our roof at a given time, with approximately half of those available for adoption and the other half being treated by our in-house veterinary staff until they can be released for adoption. We are also Arkansas’ only 4-star rated animal welfare charity, as rated by Charity Navigator. We are proud to be recognized for our fiscal responsibility, transparency, and hard work. You can donate with peace of mind, knowing that your money is being used wisely.

Jacksonville Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
At Jacksonville Animal Services, we are dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment for homeless, abandoned, and stray animals. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership, reunite lost pets with their families, and find loving homes for the animals in our care. Located at 217 South Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR, we serve our community with a commitment to enhancing the well-being of both animals and people. Our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every animal receives the care and attention they deserve. Whether you're looking to adopt a new furry friend, volunteer your time, or donate to support our efforts, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

Out Of The Woods Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Out Of The Woods was established in early 2007 by experienced rescuer Kathy Woods along with Shawn Schouweiler and fellow friends in rescue who wanted to fill a need for a different kind of rescue; a need in where they believe that all domesticated animals regardless of their size, breed, color or situation deserve to have a loving home. We rescue our pets primarily from the rural areas of Arkansas, some are abandoned and/or abused. We rescue from animal "hoarders" or collectors who take in more than they can possibly care for, sometimes in the hundreds. We promote efforts to spay and neuter all pets; one of the ways we do this is by assisting in finding low cost sterilization to families in rural areas with limited incomes. We must stop the needless breeding that occurs when families cannot afford to properly care for their pets. We also focus on helping independent rescuers who take in and then care for "stray" pets until an adoptive home is found.

ArkanPaws Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
ArkanPaws Animal Rescue is a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about helping homeless animals through rescuing, fostering, vetting and rehabilitating until they are placed into their FUR-EVER homes. We’re located in central Arkansas; however, we transport about 85% of our dogs into New England where they are placed into short-term foster care or permanent homes. Although most of our animals reside in Arkansas, transport is available weekly. With the mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home in-need pets, the group was established in 2012 by a small group of concerned women and received its nonprofit status in 2013. Since in operation, about 4,000 dogs and cats have benefited from services ranging from: spay/neuter, vet services, found pets being reunited with owners, food donations, and re-homing. We work directly with lawmakers to create and improve laws, improve the conditions of existing animal shelters, and have developed a foster program run by volunteers in the community, both in Arkansas and New England. We are committed to building a community of devoted pet families and educating people on why it is so important to spay and neuter their animals. Arkansas is one of the many southern states with a serious pet overpopulation problem which leads to many beautiful, healthy, adoptable pets dying needlessly every day. By transporting north, we are saving thousands of lives each year and getting these amazing animals into deserving homes and ending the breeding cycle. By adopting to families in New England, that means we are leaving homes available in Arkansas so they may adopt from local shelters or rescues who only adopt locally. We are continuously developing and expanding our network of volunteers and fosters, and are always looking for help. Apply today to join our team in Arkansas or Rhode Island!

Hopeful Tails Rescue and Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Making a difference… one cat or dog at a time Our purpose is to make a positive impact on the lives of animals by rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding them loving homes or providing them sanctuary. Through education and advocacy, we strive to foster responsible ownership and ensure the well-being of every animal, creating a compassionate world where all creatures are cherished.

All About Labs
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
#3 in labrador
Labrador
Little Rock

All for Pets Veterinary Clinic
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
All for Pets is accredited through the American Animal Hospital Association. This means we follow more than 900 standards directly related to high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate pet care. Only 12%-15% of animal hospitals are accredited by AAHA. We are proud to be one of them! As your primary care veterinarian, we can ensure that you are getting excellent service when trusting our professionally staffed clinic with routine check-ups, vaccinations, preventative health care, spays, neuters, and more. We know you have a choice when deciding on reliable and trustworthy veterinary services and we take that responsibility serious. Stop in to visit and you will see why so many of your neighbors and friends have trusted us with their pets!

Arkansans assisting homeless animals
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals is a foster-based rescue out of Cabot, Arkansas. What began as a small group of animal lovers helping their local community has now grown into a larger network of foster homes that partners with rescues across the country to help our fur orphans find their furrrrever homes!

Paws and Claws Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Paws and claws is an all-breed rescue group located in Central Arkansas. We are not a physical shelter, we are a small network of dedicated foster homes. Our main goal is the spaying and neutering of all animals as well as their health and welfare with the assistance of caring and trusted veterinarians in the area. We are a small group of volunteers that works toward the consistent reduction of the homeless pet population.

North Little Rock Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
North Little Rock Animal Services is two departments in one – Animal Control and the Animal Shelter. Animal Services ensures the health and welfare of both residents and animals within city limits by taking care of abandoned animals and preventing potentially dangerous wildlife-human interactions. Animal Control responds to an average of 500 service calls each month. The Animal Shelter adopts out an average of 600 pets each year, finding new homes all across the country through adoptions and animal rescues. We work hard to create a city free of feral and unwanted stray animals. Our goal is to reduce the population through intense spay/neuter programs and strict enforcement of ALL North Little Rock city ordinances.

Arkansas Animal Alliance
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
At Arkansas Animal Alliance we are dedicated to the improvement of the welfare of animals throughout Arkansas. This means working to end animal abuse, animal fighting, overpopulation, lack of shelter/rescue/facility space, and the increase in the enforcement of animal welfare laws. Our mission is to Educate, Collaborate, and Participate in order to improve the lives of pets and farm animals alike. Arkansas Animal Alliance aims to work with the general population, shelters, Animal Control Facilities, rescues, and at the government level to achieve our goals. Collaborate: Arkansas Animal Alliance supports collaboration with other nonprofits, agencies, facilities, and the government in an effort to enact change, believing that working together is in the best interest of animal welfare. We at the Arkansas Animal Alliance aim to collaborate with the state’s municipal and county animal control facilities to ensure that animal welfare laws and state regulations are being followed. We intend to work with these facilities to prevent ignorance which could lead to the harm of animals. In addition, Arkansas Animal Alliance believes in the collaboration with local law enforcement agencies in an effort to ensure that animal welfare laws are enforced. We aim to work with local and state officials to collaborate to increase responsible pet and farm animal ownership. To further promote responsible pet and farm animal ownership, Arkansas Animal Alliance supports the collaboration with rescue groups across Arkansas and the United States. Through the development of relationships with rescue groups we hope to expand available resources and provide mutual support. Educate: We at Arkansas Animal Alliance aim to educate those involved in the lives of animals. The first step in educating both the general population and professionals is by providing RESOURCES. This includes who to contact and how to report animal abuse and fighting. We also believe in providing information on available spay and neutering clinics, Shelters and Animal Control Facilities, and animal rescues. Arkansas Animal Alliance has the goal of using education and advocacy to end the selling and giving away of cats and dogs that have not been neutered/spayed as well as expanding available affordable spay and neutering facilities. Our goal with education does not end at providing resources. We at the Arkansas Animal Alliance also support educating the state legislature about the rights and responsibilities of animal ownership. We aim to provide the necessary education to the State Government, General Assembly, and animal care providers to ensure the welfare of all pets and farm animals throughout Arkansas. Participate: We at Arkansas Animal Alliance have the mission of taking actions in an effort to improve the welfare of animals across the state. An importantof ours is the development of a one-call system for animal abuse reporting in Arkansas. This will be an active step in ending the neglect and physical harm inflicted on animals. To reduce the overpopulation of animals Arkansas Animal Alliances plans to increase the available affordable spay and neuter clinics. We aim to develop and implement oversight of the state’s municipal and county animal control facilities and a statutory advisory board on animal welfare laws in an effort to support basic animal needs and welfare and improve regulatory practices. Arkansas Animal Alliance aims to lobby the state’s legislature on behalf of animal welfare. To summarize, Arkansas Animal Alliance plans to make change at the individual, organizational, and governmental level to improve the lives of animals across Arkansas.

Greener Days Ahead Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Animal Protection Since 2015 Saving dogs was a passion that started with our Director, Jennifer with her first Schnauzer picked out of a ditch in Arkansas in 1996. Several years went by while she raised her family. In 2007 and 2008 she got two foster dogs that foster failed Vivi and Fattums, and from there the race was on with yet another foster failure Hans Weim in 2011. Seven years of mentoring our vet clinic, shelters and rescues in different roles from transport, fostering all way to Board of Directors. Our Director and Co-director, Beth, kept their Paws grounded on the bigger picture. GDAR became an official 501(c)3 rescue on May 12th, 2015. GDAR takes in homeless, abandoned and owner surrender animals as space permits. We take pride in caring for the animals. All the animals are brought back to a healthy state, fully vetted, spayed or neutered, put on heartworm prevention and microchipped before adoption. We rely strictly on donations from the public and grants from private sources. Please see our Donation Page to help continue our mission.

Sherwood Animal Services
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Sherwood Animal Services has one of the South's strongest animal control programs. The shelter cares for abandoned or stray animals, provides educational materials to help increase responsible pet guardianship, investigates complaints and enforces the Animal Care and Control Ordinances for the City. Animal services officers are available during business hours to respond to calls from Sherwood residents who need assistance with animal related problems by calling 501-834-2287 or animal related emergencies during the night, on weekends and holidays by calling the Sherwood Police Department at 501-835-1425.

Humane society of Garland County
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
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.

Valentine K9 Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
Rescue begins with Love A 501c3 non-profit dog rescue in Sheridan, AR We are a small family dog rescue with a few great volunteers. We are former volunteer rescue transport drivers turned rescue owners after having witnessed such a need for fosters and rescues to provide a safe haven for dogs while they awaited transport and/or adoption. We take our convictions to these dogs very seriously and believe each dog deserves care, love and attention. Our History After having been heavily involved in volunteer rescue transports for dogs pulled from high kill shelters in the south traveling through Arkansas to northeastern United States rescues, we saw the dire need for a rescue safe haven where dogs could reside while waiting for transport coordination. We began to recognize the need for fosters for the many strays, as well as homeless and shelter pets who simply needed a helping hand to get to a better life. Using our life savings, our organization was formed to help bridge that gap and get these dogs the lives and love they deserve.

Angel Heart puppy rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
#8 in puppy
Puppy
Little Rock
We Are A 501c3 Non Profit Rescue We Pull Endangered Dogs And Puppies From Shelters And Rescue Surrendered Or Abandoned Dogs And Puppies. We Then Get These Dogs And Puppies Fully Vetted And Spayed Or Neutered , We Then Find Them Their Loving Forever Homes . I Firmly Believe All Animals Deserve A Loving Caring Home .We Do Our Best To Match The Dogs And Puppies To The Best Home For Them And Their Families.We Have A Wonderful Veternarian Clinic That Takes Care Of All Our Dogs And Puppies And They Make Sure They Get Everything They Need To Be Healthy And Happy'. One Of The Biggest Things Angels Heart Advocates For Is Spay And Neuter And Vaccines To Keep Them Healthy. We AlwaysTry To Stand Behind Better Laws For Protecting The Dogs And Puppies And Push To Get These Passed

Humane society of Faulkner County
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
The Humane Society of Faulkner County (HSFC) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit animal advocacy and rescue organization. We are funded exclusively by local donations, fundraisers, and grants. HSFC's primary purpose is to supply the staff with volunteers and additional funds to help offer low cost spay/neuter surgeries to the public. Our mission is to help pet owners and their animals through spay/neuter assistance programs, affordable vaccination clinics, pet food donations, and financial aid for sick and injured animals.

Beagle Basecamp
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
#3 in beagle
Beagle
Little Rock

Bryant Animal Control & Adoption Center
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
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)

DogsOnly
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
DogsOnly is a non-profit all-volunteer organization that specializes in the rescue and adoption of dogs and puppies in Little Rock, Central Arkansas, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. We also help to adopt out dogs for owners who are unable to keep them and provide adoption assistance for rescuers of stray dogs. DogsOnly rescues primarily from city shelters and provides out-of-shelter rehabilitation, quarantine, adoption, and transfer dogs to rescues/humane societies in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York DogsOnly is a non-profit, no kill 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and adoption of domestic animals. Staffed by volunteers, our main goals are: • Remove animals from homeless situations • Provide medical care and rehabilitation as neccessary • Place animals in secure adoptive homes • Provide affordable vaccine & spay/neuter services • Work with rescue partners to place dogs in permanent homes • Assist with transportation to adoptive families • Educate and support adoptors before and after adoption.

Southern States Rescued Rottweilers, Inc.
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
#4 in rottweiler
Rottweiler
Little Rock
Southern States Rescued Rottweilers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, dedicated to saving the lives of Rottweilers throughout fourteen southern states of the U.S., including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. We could not fulfill that mission without the efforts of our supporters and hard working volunteers .

Friends of the animal village
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
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.

KC Pet Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
We could not give up this girl to be adopted so she is now our ambassador for KC Pet Rescue. After all, she is the reason our small community group came together. We had all kinds of support from our local area after saving these babies. We thought if the community is helping with these seven just think what we could be doing for our city. Well this is where it all began and now we are head strong in helping our little town of Morrilton, Arkansas, save the ones that are in dire conditions. Who We Are KC Pet Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer emergency dog rescue organization serving the Morrilton, Arkansas area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless, dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect. We strive to work with area shelters and other rescue and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for our pets. To us, rescue isn't just about the dogs. It is also about bringing joy and happiness into lives of adopters who have a void that only a furry friend can fill. Please help us to care for homeless pets in our local area. Our History KC Pet Rescue started with a plea for help on Facebook. A dog was abandoned and emaciated with six puppies still nursing. We called her KC, pictured below. She was severely under weight and giving all she had to her pups. We were told she was very protective and would not let anyone get near her or her pups. When we saw the picture of her we couldn't leave her there alone. Directions of her location was sent to us and away we go. The plan was to at least save the puppies, if she wouldn't allow us close to her and possibly set a trap for KC. Plans changed the minute I opened the door and KC walked right up to me and licked my hand. It was like she knew we were there to help her. My heart broke to actually see in person her condition. The puppies were healthy at the expense of KC's. We believe she was dumped there before she gave birth to the puppies. The vet told us they were about four to five weeks old but could start eating puppy food and to start weening them early. KC's condition would be a lot worse if we didn't. We want to thank everyone that was involved in saving these precious babies and their mom. We want to let you all know with your support we can change the conditions that our animals live in and we have to pull together as a strong community to do so. Our Current Work Our group has been rescuing dogs for many years separately. KC has united us and we discovered the need for a local rescue group for such emergencies. We work closely with other rescues agencies to get the dogs happy forever homes. We have been working with the city to help the dogs that are being euthanized in the Morrilton City Pound after their time is up. The local shelter is now a no kill shelter. As a community we can help the overpopulation of dogs and cats by being actively educating the need for spaying and neutering your pets. Our Future Our future has become reality, Morrilton Animal Control is a no kill shelter. With the community's support we made this become a reality. We will continue to work with the city to improve conditions for our pets.

Conway Animal Welfare Unit
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock

CARE for Animals
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
ARE FOR ANIMALS: RESCUE. REHOME. SPAY/NEUTER. Created in 1998, CARE has grown from an initial group of four volunteers into an organization with three employees and hundreds of volunteers who devote thousands of hours to its rescue/adoption and spay/neuter efforts and to recruit the necessary financial support. CARE is a 501(c)(3) Arkansas nonprofit corporation and a charitable organization fully funded by donations. All donations are tax-deductible. CARE's headquarters/gift shop is located at 5516 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock (in the Heights Business District). CARE does not have a physical animal shelter and operates out of our office in Little Rock's Heights neighborhood. We use this website as a virtual shelter, where you can view the available pets for adoption and submit your online Adoption Application. To date, CARE's rescue/adoption effort has saved over 4,700 animals---once homeless or unwanted, these pets have now been placed into loving homes. Also, because we have no shelter, CARE relies upon volunteers to "foster" adoptable pets until permanent homes are found. In December 2011, CARE found a way to expand its rescue/adoption effort by partnering with the Arkansas Department of Correction's Arkansas Paws in Prison program, which places adoptable CARE dogs temporarily into state prisons for housing, socialization, and training by professionally-supervised inmate trainers--- this remarkable program is a win-win for CARE, the Department, the dogs, and the inmates! Bottom-line: the number of adoptable pets that CARE can accept into its rescue/adoption program at any time is determined by the number of available spaces for them---either in volunteer foster homes or Paws in Prison. Our spay/neuter effort has helped nearly 14,000 pets! CARE's vouchers are available for use in obtaining discounted spay/neuter services at designated veterinary clinics across the state. CARE relies heavily upon volunteer assistance to operate. Volunteer support is essential to accomplishing CARE's mission. Many different volunteer jobs are available including fostering, case working, showing, transporting adoptable animals, staffing the CARE gift shop, assisting with office work, and planning/working each fundraising event.

National English Shepherd Rescue
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock
National English Shepherd Rescue, Ltd. started in the spring of 1997 as an offshoot of the English Shepherd Club's rescue committee's investigation of whether or not any English Shepherds actually needed rescuing. The answer was a definite yes. Thankfully, the breed is obscure enough and most breeders responsible enough that not that many English Shepherds need rescuing. We've rescued about 50 dogs a year since then plus worked with shelters and other rescues to place English Shepherds and ESy dog in their care. We also work with owners and breeders to try to prevent English Shepherds from needing rescue. We would love to put ourselves out of business, but with the breed's increasing popularity that dream seems unlikely. NESR consists of a small volunteer Board of Directors and a wonderful network of volunteers from the Club and the online email lists. Our rescue mission would not be possible without the help of people all across the country who are willing to visit and evaluate dogs in shelters, provide transportation, and both long and short term foster care. The heart of any rescue is with these unsung heroes and we are grateful for their support and dedication.

City of Malvern Animal Shelter
#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas, #3 in Little Rock
Little Rock

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Sniffspot Little Rock Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Little Rock?

There are 9 in Little Rock. Outside of Little Rock, there are 2 located in Arkansas.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Little Rock?

There are many reputable rescues in Little Rock, the top 3 on our list are: Rescue Road, Last chance Arkansas, Humane society of Garland County.

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Little Rock offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Little Rock is Labrador with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Puppy with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Little Rock?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Little Rock. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
AAL serves as a matchmaker to find the right fit between families and dogs. To get started, take a look at our adoptable dogs and make a list of dogs you like. Maybe one dog catches your eye, or maybe you like several. Next, complete our application. You can email us your application at info@allaboutlabs.org.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Little Rock?

Yes! Little Rock has the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Labrador Puppy

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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