Animal Rescues in Northwest Arkansas: Where to Find Your New Best Friend

If you are thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, Northwest Arkansas is home to several wonderful animal rescues and shelters dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats in need. Here are some of the best animal rescues in the Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas area.

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society operates the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville, located at 1312 Melissa Drive. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., this center welcomes walk ins without an appointment. You can browse available dogs and cats ready for adoption and meet the animals in person.

Humane Society of the Ozarks

The Humane Society of the Ozarks is a nonprofit animal rescue serving Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville and beyond. In addition to adoptions, they provide spay and neuter services and emergency pet assistance to help animals in need.

Big Paws of the Ozarks

Big Paws of the Ozarks is a foster based nonprofit rescue that specializes in helping dogs in crisis. They rescue dogs from neglect, abandonment, and overcrowded shelters and provide professional training across Northwest Arkansas.

Mew Cat Rescue

Mew Cat Rescue is a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming cats across Northwest Arkansas. All cats in their program go through foster homes to prepare them for adoption. They also provide financial assistance for veterinary care through their Mew Cares program.

Fabulous Felines NWA

Fabulous Felines NWA is a cat focused nonprofit rescue dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for cats and kittens across the region. Operated entirely by experienced volunteers and foster families, they focus on personalized care and attention for each cat.

Adopting from a rescue is a meaningful way to give an animal a second chance at happiness. Do you have experience adopting from a local rescue? Share your story in the comments below.