The Arkansas Week team is currently working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. Coordinating and helping to brainstorm and organize events are our focus.
Join us in celebrating
2nd Annual Arkansas Week for the Animals
October 15-23, 2011!
Contact us 877-454-0807 to add or organize an event!
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Salute to Working K9's
Little Rock Air Force Base
Little Rock Air Force Base
19th AW/PA
830 Leadership Drive
Little Rock AFB, AR 72099-4929
Please send a card to thank the working K-9's and handlers. We honor our military and the sacrifice they make daily. God Bless Our Troops.
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Saturday, October 15th 7 a.m. Registration; 9 a.m. Race Begins
Flipping for Furry Friends-5K Run
MARS Petcare
10000 Roberts Boulevard
(watch for signs on Massard Road or Chad Colley Blvd.),
Fort Smith, Ark.
Flipping for Furry Friends 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run benefits Flame Gymnastics teams and Sebastian County Humane Society. Sebastian County Humane Society will be on hand at 11 a.m. with shelter dogs for adoption. Expect vendors, food and drinks and lots of loving shelter dogs looking for their forever homes.
Registration is $25/individual and $50/family and will be on site before the race. http://fortsmithpetadoptionfair.eventbrite.com/ Flipping for Furry Friends 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Facebook.Contact Info: 479-783-4395
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Saturday, October 15th 8:00 am-9:30 am
Breakfast with the Big Cats, Keeper Chat
Cafe Africa
Little Rock Zoo
# 1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Cafe Africa and a unique keeper chat all about big cats! Seating is limited and prior reservations are a must. Breakfast with Animals starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp! Please be on time! http://www.littlerockzoo.com/
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Saturday, October 15th Kickstands up at 10:00 am.
Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League
"Cruisin for Critters"
Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088
Kickstands up at 10am. $10 per hand. Prizes for best and worst hands.
Take your critters for a cruise on Saturday, October 15, for the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League Cruzin for Critters poker run.
All motorcycles and cars are welcome to ride. Meet in Fairfield Bay at the Village Mall, 130 Lakewood Village Mall Drive (off of Dave Creek Pkwy) at 10:00 AM. Well end the 100 + mile run with music, food, door prizes and winning hands. For information check www.ffbanimalshelter.org, e-mail us at ffbanimalshelter@gmail.com or call (501)253-2480. All proceeds benefit our homeless animals.
For more information about this event, Please see website .
http://www.ffbanimalshelter.org/ Phone 501-253-2480 . 350 Old Quarry Rd Fairfield Bay, AR 72088
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Saturday, Ocotber 15th 10:00 am- til
Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary
Adoption Day @ Sam's Furniture
Sam's Furniture
1010 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
Sam's Furniture pays all adoption fees! Haven of the Ozarks: We are a true no-kill facility. Located on over 11 acres near Cassville in Southwest Missouri, we have one paid Operations Manager and 2 staff members, and exist with a handful of dedicated volunteers and the good will and generosity of people who care about the welfare of animals.
Our cats live in Community Rooms with plenty of space to climb, play, and hide, and are caged only when in need of isolation to maintain good health for all. One room has an outdoor area, with plans for more. Our dogs live in large, outdoor pens - most 16 X 16 for 2 dogs, and 30 X 90 fields holding 3 dogs each. They enjoy access to fresh water, food, shelter, and shade, with swimming pools during warm weather. Vist our website http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/thehaven.html
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Saturday, October 15th daytime hrs
19th Annual Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Meeting place: Picnic Area
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
Step back in time with mountain men, American Indians, and pioneers for a fall Rendezvous. Lots of food, music, and fun will be awaiting your whole family! Admission is free, but there is a fee for parking. Admission: Free. Parking fee.Ph: (501) 868-5806 pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com
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Saturday, October 15th 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Northeast Arkansans for Animals (NAFA)
Petco Adoption Day
Northeast Arkansans For Animals (NAFA)
P. O. Box 10075
Jonesboro , AR 72403
Loving dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Pls stop by and adopt, save a life! Also learn how to become involved. www.nafacares.org
Pls visit their website to see how you can help..
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Saturday, October 15th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Humane Society of Faulkner County
Adoption Day
Petsmart
650 Elsinger
Conway, AR 72032
Come and see some of our adorable adoptable pets! Also check on website for photos. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AR135.html
Humane Society of Faulkner County
P.O. Box 1055, Conway, AR 72033
We will also be there at Petsmart on October 30th! We are dedicated to rescue the strays, to educate and advise on spay – neuter programs. We do not have a shelter so we rely on foster homes to keep the animals until they can get their forever homes. ( We always need more foster homes! ) The more homes we have the more animals we can rescue. All stray animals are seen by a veterinarian, medically evaluated, treated, get their vaccinations and spayed/ neutered. We are a 501 (C ) organization and rely solely on donations.
Contact Companion Spay Neuter Clinic for low cost spay, neuter and vaccinations. 589 Hwy 65N Greenbrier, AR 72058 ( 501 ) 679-7900
Watch for upcoming fundraisers : Photos with Santa in November & Chocoholics Dream Nights In February !
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Saturday, October 15th 12:30 pm -7:30pm
North Little Rock Animal Control
Mobile Adoption
Lakewood Village
2800 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Come out, adopt, donate and/or support the precious animals and very kind staff of North Little Rock Animal Control. There will be loving animals waiting on their forever families coming to adopt them.
Also, the shelter is needing blankets and towels in advance of the upcoming winter months. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! A great staff they have and always looking for new volunteers too! Help the shelter animals. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/nlrshelter.html
Pls note they will be there Fri., October 14th too.
Saturday, October 15th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reptile Mania!
Lake Fort Smith State Park
Meeting place: Visitor Center Multi-purpose Room
P.O. Box 4
Mountainburg, AR 72946
Join local snake handlers Brad Burchfield and Jeremy Sloan for a presentation about the reptiles of Arkansas. Handle or just view several snake specimens, then join the fun as we strike out on a “herp hike” to look for snakes that may be found here at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet in the visitor center for this program. Admission: free. CONTACT:Ph: (479) 369-2469 Email is
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Ongoing Day Hrs
CARE, Inc. Spay/Neuter Clinic
Spay Clinic Held at :
Little Rock Animal Shelter
4500 S. Kramer St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
CARE provides free sterilizations for pets from limited income families. Call 501-680-SPAY for further information. CARE Headquarters is located at 5516 Kavanaugh Blvd. between U.S. Pizza and Ozark Outdoors. Website
CARE currently hosts monthly free spay-neuter clinics for limited income residents at its spay-neuter facility located on the grounds of the Little Rock Animal Shelter. CARE also provides grants to pet owners to help sterilize their companion dogs as well as CATSNIP grants for cats. Finally, CARE assists people adopting shelter pets with sterilization costs through our Rescue Sterilization Voucher Program (RSVP).
If you are interested in more information about our clinics or grants or can volunteer your time to help with our spay-neuter efforts, please call CARE at 501-603-2273 or email us at clinic@careforanimals.org
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Saturday, October 15th 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Maumelle Friends of the Animals
Adoption Day!
Petsmart
3480 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Come find your new best friend! We show cats and dogs for adoption
every Saturday. Call Lisa at 501-240-6316. Website is
Maumelle Friends of the Animals pets have been sterilized and inoculated, have spent time in a loving foster home for a few weeks or months so we can perfect social skills and domestic behavior. The $75 fee covers less than a fourth of our costs. To adopt you must be 21.
A pet will bring both excitement and peace to your home and you will also have the contentment which comes from knowing you've saved a life.
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Saturday, October 15th 3:00 pm. - 4:00 pm
Animal Tracks @ Devil's Den State Park
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Highway 74
Meeting place: Ridge Runner Cafe Pavilion
West Fork, AR 72774
Animals can be hard to spot, but they leave signs of their presence. Meet visiting Park Interpreter Beckie to test your knowledge of animal tracks and make your own identification card. Admission: Free. CONTACT: Ph: (479) 761-3325. Email devilsden@arkansas.com
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Saturday, October 15th 6:00 pm til
Madison County Pet Shelter Bingo
American Legion Hall
HWY 23 outh
Huntsville, AR 72033
Madison County Pet Shelter will be having BINGO night to help the shelter animals. Cash payout, door prizes and concessions by the shelter volunteers. First game at 6:00pm no one under 18 will be allowed at the games. Call Caren for info @ 479-738-1505. (Note: They also have a game scheduled for Oct 29.)
We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue & rehabilitation of the strays in the Huntsvlle and Madison County area. Our Mission is to provide food, shelter and medical care for the animals in need - Due to our limited space there are times that unless we can place an animal in foster care we are unable to keep the animal until the animal can be adopted into a loving home. Consider joining our foster care program and help us help the strays!
Our facility like many others operates solely on the kind hearted donations from private parties and the surrounding community. Shelter open Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-2pm, Closed Sunday and Monday . Website http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AR64.html
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Humane Society Of Pulaski County
Humane Education
Humane Society Of Pulaski County
14600 Colonel Glenn Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
HSPC has a wonderful Certified Humane Educator, Christine Henderson. Christine is available to present age-appropriate programs on animal care, spay/neuter and other animal topics to schools, libraries, scout groups, churches, and corporations.
And if you ask…she will bring our adorable Certified Canine Mascot, Abner Henderson. He will present opportunities for hands-on involvement.
If you would like to have a presentation for your group, or would like more information, contact us at www.warmhearts.org and we will put you in touch.
The mission of the Humane Society of Pulaski County is to rescue, care for and find homes for abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted animal; to reduce suffering of animals, to investigate, prosecute, and prevent abuse; to reduce the number of homeless animals through adoption, spay/neuter, and education.
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Sunday, October 16th
National Feral Cat Day
Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day in 2001 to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognize the millions of compassionate Americans who care for them. Every year, people in communities across the country hold hundreds of events on National Feral Cat Day to draw attention to the cause and make a difference in the lives of cats.
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Sunday, October 16th 11:00am – 2:00 pm
Adoption Days - Pug Rescue NorthWest Arkansas
Petsmart
2203 Promenade Blvd
Rogers, Arkansas 72758
Come see our loving pugs up for adoption. email pugrescuenwa@yahoo.com for more info. We are a devoted group of people who appreciate the uniqueness of a pug. Their motto is “A lot of Dog in a Small Space”. We understand their special challenges, their medical problems and know that they are not the right dog for every family. They shed, they snore, they sneeze and they are prone to eye injuries. They also snuggle and love their humans with all that they have.
We are all ‘Pug Nuts’! Through a variety of circumstances, pugs end up as strays, in Shelters or are owner-surrenders due to no fault of the dog. We take ANY pug in need, return them to the best health possible and work to find them the perfect ‘FOREVER’ home for that particular dog. Website is http://pugrescuenwa.typepad.com/
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Sunday, October 16th 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Out of the Woods Animal Rescue
Adoption Day
Petco
4221 East 39th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
OOTW focuses on helping people who rescue and care for stray and abandoned animals until an adoptive home is found. We extend all of our available resources to these caring rescuers. We promote the spaying and neutering of all pets and we assist low income families in finding low cost spay/neuter options. See our beautiful pets available. http://ootwrescue.org/petsforadoptionid14.html
Out Of The Woods Animal Rescue of Arkansas - PO Box 7365 - Little Rock, AR 72217
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Monday, Ocotber 17th 9:00 am- 12:15 pm
Horses for Healing Therapeutic Riding
Horses for Healing
14673 Daniels Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
Horses for Healing is a nonprofit, therapeutic riding center that helps special needs children across Northwest Arkansas grow mentally, physically, and emotionallyHorses for Healing Mission Statement: The mission of Horses for Healing is to provide therapeutic riding programs for physically, emotionally and/or mentally challenged residents of Northwest Arkansas, regardless of their ability to pay. Our first priority is serving special needs children. That focus may expand as circumstances arise and resources allow.
Therapeutic Riding: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs. Evening is Tues, Wed, Thurs.
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Monday(through Friday) See various times
Central Arkansas Library System Branch Programs
Central Arkansas Main Library
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
The Main Library Youth Services Department has a display of animal books and is distributing free animal bookmarks this week (while supplies last.)
The Thompson Library has a Caring for Animals display.
Monday, October 17 @ 10 a.m. – Thompson Tots for ages 0-3 – Owl Storytime
Tuesday, Oct. 18 @ 2:30 – Terry Branch - Book a Trip with Dewey: Animal Adoptions (Homeschool Storytime)
Wednesday, Oct. 19 @ 10 – Thompson Preschool Storytime – Owl Storytime
Wednesday, Oct. 19 @ 3:30 – Thompson Fun Factory for ages 5-11 - Pinnacle Mountain State Park ranger will give a presentation about "Owls".
Wednesday, Oct. 19 @ 10:30 – Nixon Branch – Preschool Storytime – Farm Animals
Friday, October 21 @ 10:30 – Nixon Banch – Toddler Storytime – Farm Animals
Our extreme gratitude to Youth Services Director Lisa Donovan for putting this together! Thanks Lisa and all the wonderful librarians. http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/
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Monday October 17th 11:00 am til
Fall Foilage and Eagle Watch
Beaver Lake
Belle of the Ozarks
354 County Road 146
Eureka Springs, AR 7263
Expert guides with 21 years experience inform passengers about the Bald Eagle's features, habitat and help sight the eagles on the one hour & 15 minute cruises on Belle of the Ozarks. Call (800) 552-3803 for more information.
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Monday, October 17th Ongoing
Arkansas Children's Hospital
T.A.I.L.S Animal Assisted Therapy
Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Over 20 loving certified therapy dogs bring joy to the little patients of Arkansas Children's Hospital. Visits scheduled Monday-Thursday & Saturday (days and evenings).
Because your child needs more than medicine to heal, the T.A.I.L.S (Therapeutic Animal Intervention Lifts Spirits) program provides the patient therapeutic opportunities to interact with trained therapy dogs. Local volunteers and their certified dogs allow the patient to interact with and play with their four-legged friends.
These interactions often result in reduced anxiety, reduced pain, and a more positive outlook on the hospital experience. With doctor’s orders and parent approval, Child Life Specialists arrange for these special visitors at the patient’s bedside.
If you would like to learn how to be involved, have your dog become a therapy dog, etc , pls contact Karen at 501-364-1412. http://www.archildrens.org
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Monday, October 17th Ongoing
North Little Rock Animal Control Spay-Neuter Voucher Program
North Little Rock Animal Control
#1 Championship Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72119
Thanks to a new program, you can now get dogs spayed/neutered for at a flat 40.00 fee regardless of size of dog. No income limitations. But you must agree to have all your dogs spayed neuteredin household.
Call to make an appointment. Local veterinarians are participating where your dog will be spayed/neutered. Call North Little Rock Animal Control to make an appointment. Phone 501-791-8577. Email julescoulter@yahoo.com
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Ongoing Visits scheduled throughout week
Hot Springs Pet Therapy
Hot Springs Pet Therapy
c/o Hot Springs Animal Service
319 Davidson Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71901
As well as our regularly scheduled visits to hospitals and nursing homes in the community, Hot Springs Pet Therapy donates to various animal related organizations. Thanks to the donations and memberships dues, HSPT was able to provide pet resuscitation equipment to all local fire stations. Learn much more about this wonderful org on website. http://www.hotspringspettherapy.com/
Nursing homes list
Retirement Homes list
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Tuesday, October 18th 7:00 pm -til
Night at the Nature Center
Janet Huckabee Nature Center,
8300 Wells Lake Road
Fort Smith, AR 72923
Halloween Holiday Event. Come see how the Nature Center looks when the lights go out! Perfect to get you in the spooky spirit. Try some of our yummy and crunchy treats, if you dare. FREE. Contact Info: Kendra at 479-452-3993Visit website http://www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com
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Wednesday, October 19th 10:30 am til
Mother Nature Reads
Hobbs State Park
20201 Arkansas 12
Rogers, AR 72756
Mother Nature herself has become a permanent fixture at Hobbs State Park –Conservation Area. Every 2nd Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. she visits the park to excite the imaginations of all the children around her. What a joy! For more info, call (479) 789-5000 or visit websitehttp://www.eurekasprings.com/calendar/
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Thursday, October 20th 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Haunted Hay Ride
Bear Mountain Stables
15480 Highway 62 West
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
This event is suitable for all ages, couples, singles, families or groups. Every night in October we do haunted hay rides. They start at dark and you go in an antique chuck wagon full of hay bales, pulled by a tractor. This isn’t a gory, blood and guts, Freddie Kruger ride. It’s more an Alfred Hitchcock, Physco, thriller in the dark ride and sells out early every year. Phone (479) 253-6185 or (800) 805-8005. http://www.eurekasprings.com/calendar/
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Gryphon Award-Winning Children's Book Donation to Arkansas Libraries
~An official Arkansas Week for Animals event~
Gryphon Books is donating award-winning beautifully illustrated children's books promoting adoption, spay-neuter and responsible pet care that will be going to educators/libraries. Call 877-454-0807 or Email info@animalworldusa.org for more info.
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Friday, October, 21st 12 noon til
Food For Thought: Saving Paws: Animal Rescue
Fort Smith Public Library
3201 Rogers Avneue
Fort Smith, AR
Teresa Morton with Ahimsa Rescue Foundation will talk about rescuing and adopting pets in need to loving homes in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. More than 1,500 animals have been placed in carefully screened homes in the area. Take your lunch or pick it up at Dewey's Café at the main library. Library will provide drinks and dessert. Event is free.
http://www.fortsmithlibrary.org Contact Info: 479-783-0229
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Saturday, October 22nd 10 am- 12 noon
Madison County Pet Shelter Offsite Adoption Day
Ozark Natural Foods
1554 South College Avenue /Hwy 71
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Saturday we have an offsite adoption day @ Ozark Natural Foods on HWY 71 in Fayetteville . We will transport some of our adoptable dogs to the store in hopes they will get their forever home.
Our Wish List: Towels for bedding, Canned/Dry kitten food, Shelter Volunteers, Pet Foster Volunteers, Yard work outside the dog area. Visit website
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AR64.html Also please contact us at 479-738-1505.
We are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue & rehabilitation of the strays in the Huntsvlle and Madison County area. Our Mission is to provide food, shelter and medical care for the animals in need - Due to our limited space there are times that unless we can place an animal in foster care we are unable to keep the animal until the animal can be adopted into a loving home. Consider joining our foster care program and help us help the strays!
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Saturday,October 22nd 10:00 am til
R.E.D. Gate's Favorite
Trail Horse Annual Competition
Gleason Hill Farm,
21707 Highway 71 South,
Greenwood, AR 72936
Join the volunteers from R.E.D. Gate Rescue for the awarding of R.E.D. Gate’s Favorite Trail Horse. Inspired by HRTV’s new reality TV show, America’s Favorite Trail Horse, participants will compete in multiple-judged events to determine the champion of R.E.D. Gate’s annual award.
Take your horse to Gleason Hill Farm as volunteers shepherd participants through the thrills of R.E.D. Gate’s “Man from Snowy River” timed-trail obstacle course. Test your courage and your horse’s obedience on a demanding agility course. And test your sense of humor and creativity as the judges award winners of a horse and rider costume event and all-day scavenger hunt. There will be fun for all ages. Singing cowboys and cowgirls will be provided karaoke music by Walter Mason. Chili lunch and light refreshments will be available!
Admission to compete in all events is $15. Horse and rider spectator admission is $10. Donations are welcome from all other spectators. Tickets can be purchased at the R.E.D. Gate Rescue website or at the gate on the day of the event. A map and rain date information can be obtained at the website. For the safety of all participants, current negative Coggins papers will be required. No dogs or stallions will be admitted to this event. http://www.redgaterescue.org
R.E.D. Gate Rescue Inc. is a newly-formed, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing abused or neglected horses. Contact Info: 479-653-2768
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Saturday, October 22nd 10:00am -10:30 am
Creepy & Crawling Critters
Delta Woodlands Trailhead
Lake Chicot State Park
2542 Highway 257
Lake Village, AR 71653
Discover what really lives underneath the leaves on a forest floor or inside a fallen log. You might be surprised at the many crawling critters you find. Contact: Park Superintendent Phone: 870-265-5480 or
Email: lakechicot@arkansas.com
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Saturday, October 22nd 10:00 am til 3:00 pm.
Stone County Humane Society
4th Annual Paws for the Cause
Centennial Bank Park
Main Street
Mountain View, AR 72560
Stone County Humane Society kindly welcomes all who love animals (and people too)Paws for the Cause. Centennial Bank Park on Main Street will be the place to be on Saturday October 22th from 10am until 3pm.
This year's events include:
THE BEST SILENT AUCTION IN TOWN | PET SHOW & CONTEST | CUTEST CAT PHOTO CONTEST
CHILI COOK-OFF, FABULOUS FUDGE CONTEST | PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST | BAKE SALE - Treats for People & Pets | CAKE WALK, PONY RIDES, FACE PAINTING | GAMES FOR ALL AGES | PEOPLE FOR 3-LEGGED PETS CHAMPIONSHIP RACES | TOP DOG CONTEST | MUSIC & DANCING
PLENTY OF FOOD & DRINK
Generous donations from many friends will make this a very special day. There are a variety of contests to enter with trophies and prizes to be won. Come join all of the "Cool Cats & Diggity Dogs" at Paws for the Cause!
Visit website at http://humsoc.tripod.com/ Phone 870-746-5055
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Saturday, October 22nd 11:00am -4:00 pm
"Halloween Animal Fair Day" presented by NAFA
Petco
1207 South Caraway Road
Jonesboro, AR 71653
Festive community day where everyone is encouraged to brings their pets. Free Hotdogs and Cokes for Kids. Contest Registration and Participation
3:45—Awards Presentation. There will be fun-filled activities for the dogs. Carnival Games and Prizes for Kids
Nerf Shooting Contest
Kids Crafts – Decorate Pumpkins, Jewelry, Visors
Dog Obstacle Course and Doggy Maze
Paint your own Pumpkins
Face Painting and Temporary Tatoos
Reach inside the belly of our 25’ Spider to pull out a spider egg – Hannibal is BACK. Country Fall Photos and Great fun for dogs
and kids. Maize and costume contests, and more. Email: nafahelp@gmail.com
NAFA-Northeast Arkansasans for Animals
Animal Services Building 233 North Gee Street P. O. Box 10075 Jonesboro, AR 72403
Phone: 870-932-1955 message line
http://tutstake.blogspot.com/
On facebook - NAFA.rescue
E-mail: wanndat@fastdata.net
Helping Make Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas a Better Animal Community.
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Saturday, October 22nd 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Humane Society of Faulkner County
Adoption Day
Petsmart
650 Elsinger
Conway, AR 72032
Come and see some of our adorable adoptable pets! Also check on website for photos. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AR135.html
Humane Society of Faulkner County
P.O. Box 1055, Conway, AR 72033
We will also be there at Petsmart on October 30th! We are dedicated to rescue the strays, to educate and advise on spay – neuter programs. We do not have a shelter so we rely on foster homes to keep the animals until they can get their forever homes. ( We always need more foster homes! ) The more homes we have the more animals we can rescue. All stray animals are seen by a veterinarian, medically evaluated, treated, get their vaccinations and spayed/ neutered. We are a 501 (C ) organization and rely solely on donations.
Contact Companion Spay Neuter Clinic for low cost spay, neuter and vaccinations. 589 Hwy 65N Greenbrier, AR 72058 ( 501 ) 679-7900
Watch for upcoming fundraisers : Photos with Santa in November & Chocoholics Dream Nights In February !
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Saturday, October 22nd 1:00 -4:00 pm
Out Of The Woods Animal Rescue
Of Arkansas Howl-O-Ween
Burn's Park
2700 Willow St
N Little Rock, AR 72114-2228
We are hosting a fundraiser and adoption event, Howl-O-Ween, a carnival style party for dogs!"Carol Pate" - Carol Pate from the Carol Pate Psychic Center will do pet readings for $20 each. Carol Pate often helps law enforcement agents solve crimes. She is known internationally for her talents and abilities and loves dogs! Carol will be donating her profits for the day.
"Dog Photos" - Bring the kids in their costumes along with your pooch as Nelson Chenault Photography will be on-site offering his services at the photo booth. Nelson is also donating a portion of his profits from the sale of photography.
"Fun Dog Contest" - There are 10 categories your pooch can enter. They are: Most Creative Costume, Spookiest Dog Costume, Best Howler, Best Trick, Cutest Puppy, Most Charming Senior Dog, Best Ears, Best Kisser, Most Macho Dog and Most Beautiful Dog! The contest entry fee is $5 per contest category or you can enter all 10 contests for $25. Contest judging will begin at 2pm so please arrive by 1:30 to register! Proceeds from the "Fun Dog Contest" benefit Out of the Woods!
Celebrity Judges: -Out Of The Woods Animal Rescue Of Arkansas. Visit website at
Burns Park, one of the nations largest municipal parks, with close to 1,600 acres of ball fields, hiking trails and golf course. Trails. (501) 753-7307.
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Adopt a Pet. Save a life. Become A Hero!
Pet adoptions daily. There are numerous websites. Here are a couple. Please see list on home page, too!
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Ongoing
Central Arkansas Rescue Effort
(CARE) for Animals, Inc. Low Cost Spay Clinics
CARE Headquarters
5516 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72207
CARE hosts free monthly Spay/Neuter Clinics for low income Little Rock residents at the Little Rock Animal Services Surgery Center. Clinic Info
CARE also offers information on the community resources for those that do not qualify for the free program. Community Resources
For more information, or to volunteer your time with our Spay/Neuter effort, please call 501-680-SPAY (7729) or email clinic@careforanimals.org
Check website. View some of the adorable adoptables at http://www.careforanimals.org/pets/default.asp
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Saturday, October 22nd 12:30 pm -7:30pm
North Little Rock Animal Control
Celebrates Arkansas Week for the Animals
Mobile Adoption!
~An official Arkansas Week for the Animals event~
Lakewood Village
2800 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Come out, adopt, donate and/or support the precious animals and very kind staff of North Little Rock Animal Control. There will be loving animals waiting on their forever families coming to adopt them. Balloons and a fall theme to celebrate. Kids, come out in your costumes if you wish!
Also, the shelter is needing blankets and towels in advance of the upcoming winter months. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! A great staff they have and always looking for new volunteers too! Help the shelter animals. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/nlrshelter.html
Note they will be there Fri., October 29th 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
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Ongoing
Lonoke County Search and Rescue K9 Unit
Lonoke County Search and Rescue K9 Unit is an all volunteer 501c3 charity organization. We formed as a Unit in 2004 and became a 501c3 organization in 2010. All necessary training, certifications and equipment are paid for by each volunteer. We will hold fundraising activities to support our goals to lessen the burden on each volunteer.
Lonoke County Seearch and Rescue K9 Unit personnel give safety talks, Lost but Found Safe, to primary school children and children in summer library programs. We were invited this year and spoke on K9 SAR at the Arkansas Attorney Generals Law Enforcement Summit. The Attorney General's office also invited us to partake in his annual Children's Safety day and to attend his Missing Childrens ceremony May 2009 and 2010. We have trained with the local FBI at their request.
We are currently working with a K9 Master Trainer, a 6 month program for the K9's to learn how to find drowned persons at a cost of around $14,000.00. We traveled to the east coast to train under Joe Canfield, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children K9 Director and regularly travel to Texas for our Bloodhounds to continue training in Scent Discrimination Man Trailing.
We travel the State of Arkansas on rescue missions and plan on continuing to educate our citizens, participate and respond to search and rescue/recovery missions when requested.
Lonoke County Emergency Management/SAR K9 Unit
Phone 501- 912 -2876.
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Saturday, October 22nd Overnight
Fall Overnight Hiking Adventure
Pinnacle Mountain State Park,
Meet at the Visitor Center
11901 Pinnacle Valley Rd
Roland, AR 72135
October 22, 2011 - October 23, 2011
Experience the beauty of autumn along the Ouachita Trail during this overnight adventure. Participants need to provide their own backpacking gear and food; the park will provide a guide and shuttle. Advance payment is required. Admission: $15
For more information, call 501-868-5806 or visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain.
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Saturday, October 22nd 12:30 pm -7:30pm
North Little Rock Animal Control
Mobile Adoption
Lakewood Village
2800 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Come out, adopt, donate and/or support the precious animals and very kind staff of North Little Rock Animal Control. There will be loving animals waiting on their forever families coming to adopt them.
Also, the shelter is needing blankets and towels in advance of the upcoming winter months. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! A great staff they have and always looking for new volunteers too! Help the shelter animals. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/nlrshelter.html
Pls note they will be there Fri., October 21st too
Saturday, October 22nd 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Animal Rescue of Arkansas Howl-O-Ween!
Burns Park, Dog Park
I-40 Exit #150
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118-
GPS34.797340, -92.302729
The days events along with awesome celebrity judges include:
-Pet Readings with Carol Pate from the Carol Pate Psychic Center
-Professional Photographer
-Bark~N~Boo Costume Contest
-Doggie games including: Treasure Hunt, Bobbing for Hot Dogs and LIMBO
-Pupcake Walk
-Silent Auction
-"Ask the Vet" with Dr. Cole Bierbaum of Pinnacle Valley Animal Hospital
-Face Painting, for the kids not the pooches!
-Paw Painting, this one is for the pooches!
-Paw Impressions
-Microchip Clinic
-Agility Demonstrations & Beginner Training Lessons
-PAWicures
-Raffle - for a MEOW BARK ART 12 x 16 commissioned pet portrait
-Massages for People & Pets
The pre-registration fee - $15 per person - $25 per family. Registration fee at the door - $20 per person - $30 per family. Early registration deadline is Oct. 16, 2011.
Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, funnel cakes, french fries, onion rings, cold drinks and fresh squeezed lemonade.Your registration fee includes a Howl-O-Ween event t-shirt, yummy treats for your dog, valuable coupons and other vendor give-aways. Family registration includes two Howl-O-Ween event t-shirts. (Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event and the OOTW store while supplies last.)
Proceeds from this event go directly to the animals that are rescued by
Out of the Woods Animal Rescue of Arkansas.
Burns Park: One of the largest municipal parks in the country with 1,700 acres. It features a log cabin which was built prior to the Civil War and used as a store; a covered bridge and so much more.
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Saturday, October 22nd 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Creatures of the Night
Janet Huckabee Nature Center,
8300 Wells Lake Road,
Fort Smith, AR 72923
Snakes, owls, bats... Oh My! learn about Arkansas animals that are often talked about this time of the year. Find out why they aren't so scary after all. You might even get a chance to see and hold some of these creepy critters. Pumpkin-critter painting and spider art are just a few of the fun crafts. Fun for all ages. FREE. Nature and Halloween Holiday Event. Visit website at
http://www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com Contact Info: 479-452-3993
Northwest Arkansas Animal Rescue...
Spay & Neuter
We have held monthly low cost spay and neuter clinics for several years now. We also have a low cost coupon program with participating local vets.
We have been working to raise money for a mobile spay and neuter unit so that we can take our services to the areas in Northwest Arkansas that most need our help. You can read about our organization at our website http://www.nwaar.org/
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Saturday, October 22nd 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Cruise
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Meeting place: Bull Shoals Marina Boat Dock
153 Dam Overlook Lane
Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes, look for animals as we explore this fascinating area of the Ozarks. To register, call (870) 445-3629 or come by the visitor center. Seats are limited! We will cruise the lake cruise for approximately 1.5 hours.
Admission: $9 adults, $5 children ages 6-12 CONTACT:Ph: (870) 445-3629 Email bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com
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Ongoing
Humane Society Of Eastern Arkansas
Highway to Freedom
Humane Society Of Eastern Arkansas
9 Cypress Crk
Marion, Arkansas 72364
The Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas is currently transporting and rescuing over 100 dogs from commercial breeders to be readied for their freedom and forever homes with loving families. They can use your help. Some much needed items: Outdoor pens, crates/carriers, gas cards!, newspapers. Your monetary donations can be of enormous help as they bring these loving dogs to a new chapter in their lives. (870) 732-7599 or email us at: HSEA72301@aol.com
The HSEA is a non-profit organization operated solely by volunteers and dependent upon tax deductible public contributions. Without donations or membership dues, the HSEA would not be able to fulfill its mission in helping animals in need. Your donations can be made to honor a person or special pet, a memorial to a person or pet, or your donation can be earmarked to go to a fund of your choice for example: medications, cat sanctuary, dog kennels, etc. Regardless of whether your gift is money or an in-kind donation, the HSEA thanks you graciously for your support. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AR31.html
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Sunday, October 23rd 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Central time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An Official Arkansas Week for the Animals event~
Join those of us who would like to observe a moment of prayer and/or moment of meditation for the precious animals. We are requesting this, if possible, from 5-6 pm Central time Sunday, October 23, 2011.
This is a multi-faith observance.
We can offer prayers, poems and memorials to our animal, pet or all animals wherever we are and even light a candle by doing so.Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. For poems, ideas and quotes, http://www.animalworldusa.org/Inspiration.html
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Contact us at 877-454-0807 to have an event listed or organized!
Click on Dolphins to hear "One Love"
Arkansas Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
