Provide a Pet a Pad — Dog of the Week from the Animal Shelter in Texarkana [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Samantha is a happy go lucky American Bull Dog Mix. She is great with other dogs and loves people. She is good with kids and the shelter employees think she was a family pooch before coming to the pound. Samantha loves affection as you can see in her video below.

From the minute you lay eyes on Samantha, you know that you are among friends. She is very welcoming and has a sense of happiness that surrounds her. She would absolutely make a great addition to your family! She is a lot of fun! She is eager to please and doesn't look for ways to get around your commands. This girl would truly be a crown jewel to your home.

The shelter's adoption fees range from $40 to $144, depending on the gender and size of the animal or whether they have been spayed or neutered yet.

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It is so unfortunate that there are thousands of dogs that are euthanized every year in our local shelter when there are so many dogs that would make fabulous pets. Please help us make a difference by spreading the word--share this blog on your Facebook page, Tweet about it too.

You can also have your pet micro-chipped for only $20 right at the shelter. That way if your pet is ever lost, he or she can be returned to you quickly when they are picked up by animal control.

The Animal Care and Adoption Center is located at 203 Harrison St., Texarkana, Ark. 71854 and is open Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call for information 870-773-6388.