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!