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!

Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
May 27
Protect your pet! Bring your pet to our vaccine and microchip clinic by appointment only. Please bring all dogs on leashes and all cats in carriers. All vaccines and microchips are free.
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Plant Bingo
May 29
Play bingo, meet pets, and win plants!
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Dog Treat Lab
May 30
Drop in between 11 am and 1 pm to bake some tasty dog treats and learn cooking skills from chef Regina Bowman.
Adult First Social Ride
Adult First Social Ride with Trailblazers
May 30
Join us for our first Adult First Social Ride! This beginner-friendly, casual 5-mile group ride is a great way to meet others in the Northwest Arkansas community who are learning or getting back into biking.
Meet & Match Saturdays
Meet & Match Saturdays
May 30
Visit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm for Meet & Match Saturdays! Each weekend, Best Friends invites shelters and rescues from around NW Arkansas to bring some of the pets in their care to the center to meet potential adopters. It's a great opportunity for visitors to meet pets from other shelters in one fun location! Come visit us and possibly bring home your new best friend!

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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