
Coming soon: the future of animal sheltering
Come be part of a new era of lifesaving with the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas.
Opening in early 2023, the center will be a place where families can count on getting helpful services for their pets. At the center, homeless dogs and cats can get the care and help they need to find loving homes, and all members of the community can gather and share resources.
The center will transform the way homeless pets are cared for and serve as a nationwide model for animal sheltering — and it’s located right here in Northwest Arkansas.
A place for pets and people who love them
The pet resource center is a first-of-its-kind, fully reinvented shelter that turns the traditional model of animal sheltering on its head.
Serving the pets and people of our community
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center will not only be a destination where people can celebrate pets and find resources to help them care for their animals, but a place of opportunity and lifesaving, where homeless pets can find families of their very own.

Meet your new best friend
Adoptable dogs and cats will be ready to meet you.

Programs for your pets
We'll offer socialization and behavior help for pets.

Pet supplies and food
Our pet food pantry will offer food and other supplies.

Keeping pets healthy
Low-cost medical and spay/neuter clinics will be offered.

A space for community use
For local social services and animal welfare organizations.

Educational activities
A place to come for educational exhibits and events.
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The community giving tree at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Created by a local artist, the six-foot-tall tree will feature a shimmering canopy of inscribed pet tags that represent leaves — each leaf a symbol of your generosity and kindness to the animals.
You can be part of the future of animal sheltering
The pet resource center is opening in 2023! In the meantime, there are plenty of ways to get involved and help save homeless cats and dogs in Northwest Arkansas.
Your support means everything
Your gift will go straight to work helping the pets and people who need it most, right here in Northwest Arkansas.
About Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes.
