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Virtual Tour of Animal Shelter in Texarkana, Arkansas [VIDEOS]

Mimi — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:27 +0000

This is basically a virtual tour of the adoptable animals at the Texarkana, Arkansas Animal Care and Adoption Center. I took several videos week so you could see all of the animals that are need of homes. Be sure to turn the volume down if you are at work. Adoption fees at the animal shelter [...]

An Old Dog Pleads For a Pardon From Death Row [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:42:30 +0000

This is Sage, a German Shepherd Dog that had been given up on by her owners and turned into the animal shelter. She was an "owner surrender" which means her owners signed over their ownership to the animal shelter. The reason given: they said she was blind, deaf and could no longer get around. Once an animal is signed over to the shelter, they can put it up for adoption or euthanize it on the spot.

Johnson Is A Labrador Ready For His Forever Home

Jathan Fink — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:36 +0000

Meet Johnson, a sweet and mild-mannered Labrador retriever mix ready for his forever home.

Rocky the Dog Needs a New Home [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:13:36 +0000

Rocky is a Black Mouth Cur mix. He is a little over 1 year old. Rocky is very sweet and good on a leash. He is very mild mannered but still playful. His estimated weight is 60 pounds. When you adopt one of our featured pets, you will receive a FREE wellness package from Pleasant [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad: Dog & Cat That Need Homes [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:42:31 +0000

Our feature pets this week are Oreo and Morris. Oreo is a terrier mix that is approximately 2 years old that lives in kennel D7. Morris is a 2 year old cat that currently lives in kennel C38. Oreo is only about 8 pounds. He is a little intimidated by all of the noise at [...]

Homeless Dogs and Cats in Need of Homes [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:50:32 +0000

There are so puppies at the shelter right now. It seems the Spring baby season is here early. There are at least 4 litters of babies with their mommas. So far only one litter is on the adoption floor—there just is not enough room for all of the animals. From small breed dogs to large breed dogs. Please take a look at these photos and see if there is a dog or cat that you could make room for in your home.

Shelter Dogs — See All Dogs Up For Adoption at Animal Shelter in Texarkana [VIDEOS]

Mimi — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:22:50 +0000

Here are videos of all of the dogs on the adoption floor at the animal shelter in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Animal Care and Adoption Center located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, Arkansas, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 870-773-6388. Here are the fees to adopt an animal from the shelter.

Dogs Available at Our Local Animal Shelter [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Mimi — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:34:17 +0000

Check out these great dogs at the Texarkana, Arkansas, Animal Care and Adoption Center. Bo Didley is a Great Dane that appears to be less than 3 years old. Very good on a leash. Likes to stay close to his person and warms up quickly. He has been at the shelter since December 27, 2013. [...]

Animal Shelter is a Great Place to Volunteer

Mimi — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:25:40 +0000

The Animal Care and Adoption Center in Texarkana, Arkansas is our local animal shelter and is always in need of volunteers. Find out how you can help. The ACAC loves to have volunteers to walk dogs and now they have a new exercise area for the dogs to enjoy. Volunteers can also help out by [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad: Sox Needs a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:09:46 +0000

Sox is 2 years old, 45 pounds and believed to be a Beagle-Sheppard mix. Sox loves other dogs, toys, walks and being loved. He is crate and potty trained. Sox is neutered, update-to-date on vaccinations, has a micro chip and is on monthly heartworm prevention with flea control.

Sox is at Jeff Tarpley Rescue.

Provide a Pet a Pad: Cutie David Needs a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:25:14 +0000

David is a little over 1 year old. He is already neutered. He is very sweet, loves affection, plays and listens well. He looks like a shepherd mix but he is only 20 pounds. He would make a great inside/outside dog for the entire family and will be good with kids. David is good with other dogs too!

Provide a Pet a Pad: Rocky the Rotty [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:26:24 +0000

Rocky is approximately 5 years old. He appears to be a purebred Rottweiler. Rotties are extremely loyal, very family friendly and great guard dogs. He comes with a FREE wellness package from Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital (PGAH). PGAH will discuss the best ways to keep your new dog on the right track and answer any [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad – Bear Needs Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:35 +0000

Bear looks like a mix of shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog. Approximately one year old and 75 to 80 pounds. He will probably get a bit bigger. Very sweet and walks well on a leash. Very smart and a quick learner.

Bear has been at the shelter since May and is really in need of a permanent home.

Provide a Pet a Pad – Shelter Dog Needs Home ASAP [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:28:05 +0000

Foster is a young adult dog. Looks to be a little over one year old. He is adorable! Very sweet and walks well on a leash. He likes to drag his belly across the grass because it feels good. He comes with a FREE wellness package from Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital (PGAH) that can be [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad – Wirehaired Terrier Needs a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:14:18 +0000

Sam the Wirehaired Terrier needs a home today. He is approximately 3 years old and weighs around 10 pounds. Sam was picked up by Animal Control in June but no one claimed him so now he is on the adoption floor waiting for someone to adopt him. He comes with a FREE wellness package from [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad – Anastasia Looking For a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:26:31 +0000

Anastasia is a catahoula. She is an adult. A very sweet dog that loves attention, walks great on a leash and knows some commands. Anastasia is good with kids too! Her markings are beautiful and unique. She is a very happy dog. She comes with a FREE wellness package from Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital (PGAH) [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad – LeLe is a Spayed Beagle Mix That Needs a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Mimi — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:05:20 +0000

LeLe is a sweet beagle mix. She is approximately two years old and already spayed. Her adoption fee is only $40 and she comes with a free wellness package that is valued at $80. As you will notice in her video, she is a good tracker. There must have been something in that tree! [...]

Provide a Pet a Pad – Pippy Needs a Home [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:29 +0000

This sweet dog is less than two years old. She is a happy dog. Pippy is a shepherd mixed with heeler. Pippy comes with a FREE wellness package from Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital (PGAH) that can be used to get your new dog started out on the right track. PGAH will discuss the best ways [...]

Why Does the Animal Shelter in Texarkana Need Dog Food Again? Please Help!

Mimi — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:50:09 +0000

The animal shelter in Texarkana needs dog food again! I know it is frustrating but please help if you can. The shelter has hundreds of animals that need to be fed daily.

You are not alone if you are wondering why the City of Texarkana, Arkansas is not taking care of the dog and cat food needs. They also do not purchase hay or grain when there are horses at the shelter. Why is that?

What to do if Your Pet is Lost

Mimi — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:46:45 +0000

Hundreds of pets are lost every year in Texarkana. Owners panic when they realize that their beloved pet is missing. Here are the steps you can use to locate your lost pet: Check the animal shelter daily. Physically go to the shelter and look for your dog. Do not depend on the shelter staff to [...]