Pet Adoption Guide

E T P CARE&ADOPTION G U I DE

Being a pet owner is a joy, a privilege, and a big commitment! If you are considering adding a pet to your family or looking for more animal resources in Northwest Arkansas, we’ve got you covered! Local animal shelters and rescue groups are a great place to search for a new cat, dog, bird, or even a horse! These organizations can help you find the right fit for your lifestyle and family! And, once you have your new furry friend, these businesses help keep your buddy happy and healthy!

ANIMAL LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 263-7058 animalleagueofwashingtoncounty.org/

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the welfare of animals in Washington County, Arkansas. Their goal is to improve the lives of pets and shelter animals through advocacy, education, and outreach. They help provide medical assistance to shelter animals, promote adoption and foster care programs, as well as a pet food bank.

AUSSIE PET MOBILE NW ARKANSAS

(479) 888-4813 petgroomingnwa.com/

Aussie Pet Mobile is a quality pet grooming service that offers an exceptional full service grooming experience for your pets in a stress free environment in full comfort and safety right in your driveway. Your pet is part of the family, and should be treated as such. That’s why cages, kennel dryers or harsh chemicals are never used during the grooming process. They use products that are environmentally friendly and bring a highly organized, professional approach to animal grooming.

BELLA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER

Bella Vista, AR | (479) 855-6020 bellavista-animalshelter.org/

BVAS is a small, non-profit 501c3, animal shelter that, for 25 years, has been located in Bella Vista. They are dedicated to rescuing, reuniting with families and rehoming animal companions. They are always looking for volunteers to help make their vision a reality!

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL HOSPITAL & PET HOTEL

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 251-8387 bfahph.com/

At Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel, pets are their passion. They have a team of dedicated veterinarians and a locally owned animal hospital in Fayetteville built for excellence. No matter what you bring your pet in for, their animal hospital works to exceed your expectations!

BIG PAWS OF THE OZARKS

Fayetteville, AR | (501) 777-5797 bigpawsozarks.org/

Big Paws of the Ozark’s mission is to assist in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of dogs that have been abused, abandoned and neglected. They rely on community support to rescue big dogs in Northwest Arkansas. To learn more about how you can help, visit their website!

CENTERTON ANIMAL SHELTER

Centerton, AR | (479) 795-0078 facebook.com/cac.spay.neuter/

Centerton Animal Services provides dog-sheltering & adoptions, and animal control for the city of Centerton, Arkansas. They strive to reconnect dogs to their owner or place their dogs with a new loving family. They work hard to find good homes for good dogs.

CROSSOVER VET CLINIC

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 750-7474 crossovervet.net/

For over 20 years, Crossover Vet Clinic has been providing veterinary medical services to NWA. They take pride in being big enough to meet all of your needs, without losing the personal connection. They see dogs and cats as well as most exotic pets, such as birds, rabbits, rodents and reptiles. They provide customized medical care to suit each individual patient’s needs, and work with you to provide the best care for your companions.

FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SERVICES

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 444-3456 fayettevillear.animalshelternet.com/

Animal Services is a part of the City’s Community Resources Department and provides a variety of essential animal services to Fayetteville. They work to educate the public to be responsible animal owners, place animals through adoption into responsible, caring homes, return lost animals to their owners, and reduce the number of animals that must be euthanized.

FOR PETS SAKE

Springdale, AR | (479) 313-3785 for-pets-sake.org/

For Pets Sake’s goal is to place each dog they rescue in a permanent home with a loving family. They provide rescued dogs a temporary home while finding a permanent family for them. To see available dogs, visit their Facebook or Instagram!

GOOD DOG CAFE

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 935-9287 facebook.com/gooddogcafe

Fayetteville’s first dog-themed cafe for you & your best friend! Dogs are more than welcome inside the cafe to enjoy special snacks and burn off energy in the common play area. For humans they offer a coffee bar, grilled breakfast, lunch sandwiches and homemade chili. They are open Thursday through Sunday.

GULLEY PARK PET CLINIC

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 966-4929 gulleyparkpets.com/

Gulley Park is a full-service veterinary clinic taking care of all your pet’s needs, from vaccinations and health checks to acute illnesses. You will enjoy their laid-back environment where they will get to know you and your pet, while offering the best advice and care!

HAIR OF THE DOG MOBILE GROOMING SALON

Areas served: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | (479) 422-4992

Take the stress out of loading up your pet and taking them to the groomer and let the groomer come to you. With several years of experience and a variety of pet service, Hair of the Dog Mobile Grooming proves to be one of the best. Call today and get your pet looking and feeling their absolute best.

HANCOCK VETERINARY SERVICE

Springdale, AR | Phone: (479) 717-2688 springdaleveterinarian.com/

At Hancock Veterinary Service your pet will receive the best care possible. With a variety of Veterinary and grooming services available only the top care for your pet will be provided.

HOUNDS HIDEAWAY

Rogers, AR | (479) 278-2798 houndshideaway.com/rogers/

Hounds Hideaway is a high end pet resort offering sleepovers, all day play, overnight staff, and 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space! They also offer grooming appointments that can be added onto your pet’s boarding or daycare stays, plus a Do It Yourself Dog Wash!

HOUNDS LOUNGE

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 444-8286 houndslounge.com/locations/fayetteville/

Hounds Lounge is complete with a loving and safety-certified team of hoomans (staffed 24/7), indoor and outdoor play yards, private overnight dog suites, full-service grooming and spa, as well as their wonderful DIY dog wash stations! Drop in or request a tour on their website!

HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMALS

Rogers, AR | (479) 636-3703 nwahumanesocietyforanimals.org/

The Humane Society for Animals has held over 90,000 animals since it originally opened in 1963. Their mission is to provide for the welfare of dogs and cats through shelter and adoption services, spaying and neutering, and education.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 444-7387 hsozarks.org/

Humane Society of the Ozarks promotes the humane & ethical treatment of all animals through education and advocacy. Their cruelty investigations & removal of animals from abusive, neglectful & hoarding situations allows them to rescue animals and provide them with the necessary veterinary care & rehabilitate them with the sole goal of having them move into safe, secure & loving forever homes.

KINDNESS IN MOTION MOBILE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Washington County & Nearby Areas | (479) 435-4606 kindnessinmotionvet.com/

Kindness in Motion makes veterinary house calls! Their mobile vet staff is committed to providing your beloved companion animals with the highest quality of care in the most stress-free environment - your own home!

LESTER C. HOWICK ANIMAL SHELTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY

Fayetteville, AR | (479) 695-3450 facebook.com/LesterCHowickAnimalShelterOfWashingtonCounty/

WCAS is dedicated to returning animals to their homes and adopting out pets to loving homes in Northwest Arkansas. They are looking for dog walkers, cat cuddlers, foster care, and pet detectives. If you are interested in volunteering, visit their Facebook page!

ROGERS ANIMAL SHELTER

Rogers, AR | (479) 621-1197 rogersar.gov//272/Animal-Shelter

Since 2018, Rogers Animal Services has maintained a 100% Lives Saved Rate. They are able to accomplish this by practicing a progressive form of Animal Control that is focused on stray animals making it back home to their family. Visit their site for volunteer opportunities.

SPRINGDALE ANIMAL SHELTER/SERVICES

Springdale, AR | (479) 750-8166 springdalear.gov/149/Animal-Services

The municipal shelter for the City of Springdale’s mission is to provide shelter and care to the thousands of stray, unwanted, abused, and forgotten animals in their city that cross their threshold each year. They are working hard to find loving, permanent homes for their furry friends and hope that you will stop by for a visit!

TAILWAGGERS NWA

Siloam Springs, AR | (479) 238-3612 facebook.com/tailwaggers.springs/

Tailwaggers is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners through education, promoting spaying/neutering, and assisting in otherwise abandoned, abused and neglected animals through fostering and promoting adoption. They work with Siloam Springs, West Siloam, Decatur, Gravette, and other local shelters!

THREE DOG BAKERY

Bentonville, AR | (479) 268-5599 threedog.com/bakery/bentonville-square/

Three Dog Bakery is an unforgettable experience for dogs (and their two-legged parents). You will find a selection of treats that can only be found in our bakeries including seasonal treats, gourmet dog pastries, Pupcakes, and one-of-a-kind canine cakes you can have personalized for your pup.. Who says you need to have a reason to spoil your dog?

THE WHOLE PET

Fayetteville, Springdale, Fort Smith wholepetpros.com/

The Whole Pet is dedicated to providing quality food, treats, toys and supplies for dogs and cats in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas. They specialize in pet nutrition and will gladly help customers find the right food to fit their needs and their budget. They also offer grooming services!

WILSON ZOO RESCUE

wilsonzoorescue@gmail.com | (479) 936-1882 wilsonzoorescue.com/

Wilson Zoo is a volunteer based non profit serving Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. They are a feline rescue and rehoming rescue group that seeks to help cats find their forever homes. Donations are always appreciated and go a long way to help make a difference!