Adopt a pet to help save lives

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Northwest Arkansas, you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal.

You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own. And that’s huge. By adopting, you are part of a historic change in how our country responds to pets in shelters, and you’re helping to Save Them All.

Saving homeless pets by getting them adopted into loving, happy homes is our number one priority, so that’s why Best Friends supports open, conversation-based adoptions. This means everyone looking to adopt is welcome here.

Two tiny kittens relaxing on a fuzzy blanket on a couch with a person

Adopt a furry friend and make this season unforgettable

Join us in celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer, where you can make a difference in an animal’s life — and your own.

From 12/13 to 12/24 we’re offering $10 adoption fees and a gift bag from Blue Buffalo to help loving pets find their families at all Best Friends Lifesaving Centers.

Start searching for your best friend below!

Looking to meet fabulous pets in Northwest Arkansas?

There are so many dogs and cats just waiting for a best friend like you.

At Best Friends, our goal is happy pets and happy people! So throughout the process, we’ll check in to talk about what you’re looking for in a pet, and what kind of pet would thrive in your home, to help find the best match for everyone.

View Adoptable Cats and Dogs

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help! Complete a cat adoption survey or dog adoption survey and we’ll guide you toward just the right pet for your home and lifestyle.

An adoption specialist will be in touch with you within 48 hours by phone or email to talk about next steps.

Adoption fees and current specials

Looking to bring home someone special? Now's the perfect time to do it!

Dog Adoption Fees
Adoption fees $100, free for senior dogs 7 years and older, and $150 for puppies (6 months and younger).

Cat Adoption Fees
Adoption fees $50, free for senior cats 7 years and older, and $100 for kitten (6 months and younger).

Kitten Adoption Fees
Always two-for-one for kittens.

Adoptions are free for active volunteers and fosters!

Schedule a meet and greet with adoptable pets

If you would like to meet one of the animals currently in foster care, please contact our foster team.

To schedule a meet and greet with adoptable pets, contact fosternwa@bestfriends.org. Our team will work with you and the foster family to set up a time to meet the pet here at the center.

Not finding the pet you're looking for?

There are so many loving cats and dogs from our shelter partners in Northwest Arkansas waiting to meet someone just like you.

View More Adoptable Pets

No-kennel sheltering

All the dogs Best Friends takes in from area shelters are placed in foster homes in our community, eliminating the need to house animals in kennels or cages for extended periods of time.

Every day, a selection of these available dogs will visit the center where they can meet potential adopters and find a family of their very own.

Shelters can be noisy, frightening places, causing some dogs to become fearful and stressed. But a loving foster home allows them to relax and learn to trust — and that leads to happier, healthier dogs who get adopted more quickly.

Becoming a foster caregiver for a dog in need