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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
#266 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
#361 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

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

Humane society of Garland County
#600 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.

CARE for Animals
#600 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.

Angel Heart puppy rescue
#600 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

Arkansans assisting homeless animals
#600 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!

Friends of the animal village
#600 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.

Humane society of Faulkner County
#600 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.

What's the Sniffspot Little Rock Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Little Rock, AR Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Little Rock, AR chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 9 private dog parks in the Little Rock area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Little Rock dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

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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

About the author

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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