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Dog rescues and shelters in Arkansas

Places to adopt a dog in Arkansas (AR), with phone, website and public reviews

88places to adopt
59shelters
29rescue groups

There are 88 dog rescues and animal shelters in Arkansas with a public listing: 59 shelters and 29 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Arkansas

Near Little Rock22Near Fort Smith15Near Fayetteville22Near Jonesboro11Near Conway23

Breed rescues in Arkansas

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Arkansas

25

Maumelle Animal Services Shelter Dog Park

Maumelle, AR · Animal shelter
4.3108 reviews
Directions
34

Greener Days Ahead Rescue (By Appointment)

Mt Vernon, AR · Rescue group
4.642 reviews
Website Directions
52

Dogtired Ranch Sm Dog Rescue

Mena, AR · Rescue group
4.324 reviews
Directions
57

Monticello Dog Shelter

Monticello, AR · Animal shelter
4.616 reviews
Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Arkansas take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 274 dog breeders in Arkansas.

Dog breeders in Arkansas

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Arkansas?

We list 88 places to adopt a dog in Arkansas: 59 animal shelters and 29 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Arkansas?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Arkansas?

Yes: Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.