Saving Northwest Arkansas’ homeless pets

Every event you attend is a chance to make a lifesaving difference for dogs and cats and get us closer to ending the killing of pets in shelters. Bonus? You’ll meet caring, passionate, like-minded people who care about animals, too!

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Upcoming events

Ready to have fun and save lives? There’s always something happening here at Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas. Join us!

Shelter Pet Angel Tree

November 29 — December 31

Choose a stocking from our Angel Tree and fulfill the Christmas Wish List for a pet in an area shelter.

Learn more here

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Cat Behavior 101

December 7

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of cats and enhance the well-being of your furry friends. Join us for "Cat Behavior 101" with Best Friends cat expert Samantha Bell, and unlock the secrets to a happy and harmonious life with your feline companions!

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Dog Treat Lab

December 7

Come bake some holiday-themed dog treats and learn amazing cooking skills from chef Regina Bowman.

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Paint & Sip: Paint a Pet

December 7

BYOB and enjoy creating a portrait of one of our adoptable pets!

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Upcoming events at the pet resource center

December 9 — December 31

From lectures to vaccination clinics to keep your dog or cat happy and healthy, there’s a variety of events and activities to take advantage of every single day.

See All of Our Events

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More ways you can help animals in Northwest Arkansas

You create a happier, healthier, more inclusive community for both people and pets when you foster, volunteer, advocate for, and adopt animals in shelters.

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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives. 

The fun of fostering a pet

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Volunteer to save pets

Volunteers — passionate, caring people like you — are the heartbeat of our organization. Whatever your interests, there’s a way you can help here in Northwest Arkansas.

Becoming a lifesaving volunteer

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Adopt a pet

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Northwest Arkansas, you’re making a lifesaving difference for a loving and grateful animal.

Find adoptable dogs and cats

Join a local team of advocates

We make the most change for animals when we work together, which is why we formed the Best Friends 2025 Action Team. Once you sign up for the 2025 Action Team, you’ll receive emails with more ways you can help save homeless pets.

Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on social media to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together, hear about upcoming events, and see pictures from recent events.

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