Northwest Arkansas Stories

Dolly Jean was too thin and had a belly full of worms when she came to Best Friends, but now she’s thriving.

Kiba was standoffish around people, but around other dogs she proved she’s a social butterfly ready to put her best side on display.

Veterinarian shortage spurs legislation to help more pets.

Eight-year-old Milo appeared to want to scare away every other dog he met, but it turns out that his story proves the age-old saying: “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”

Katt won the hearts of everyone he met, including an adopter who had no plans to adopt a cat the day she met him.

A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.

Linda and Bill Farrell took one look at Watson’s silver-threaded muzzle and knew he was the dog for them.

Celebrating the grand opening of the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas

Allen Burkhart had no idea he had an affinity for felines until he met a kitten named Eeyore.

Best Friends embed program helps Arkansas shelter save more dogs and cats.

Oliver looks like a lion. At Best Friends, he found the confidence of a lion, too.

Molasses was tiny and tired when firefighters found her, but now this once-lost pup is finally home.

Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.

Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.

Goose was scared and needed heartworm treatment when he first came to Best Friends, and now he’s living the good life.