Little Rock Animal Services

Little Rock Animal Village is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is located at 4500 S. Kramer St. (see mapping below to find us)

Please remember, LRAS euthanizes animals based on temperament, health, and available space. If there is enough room, no one is put down; however, the animal village is always at full capacity.

Adopting or Rescuing an LRAS animal

It is VERY important to let Animal Services know of your interest in an animal. Out of area adoptions are possible, but adopters must go through a local rescue group. Contact information is listed below.

Out-of-Area Adoption & Rescue Procedures

If you are out of the area, and are interested in rescuing an animal from LRAS, one of the following local rescue groups would be happy to assist you. Please don't forget to provide the LRAS animal ID number.

All About Labs Website Email All About Labs	Animal Rescue Fund Arkansas Website Email Animal Rescue Fund Arkansas	CARE Website/ Email CARE	Dogs Only Website Email Dogs Only
Feline Rescue & Rehome Website Email FURR	Humane Society of Pulaski County Website Email Pulaski County Humane Society	Last Chance for Arkansas Animals Website Email Last Chance Arkansas

The cost to rescue an animal involves the vetting fees, boarding costs (sometimes free fosters are available, or reduced rate boarding), and transportation. The transportation cost depends on where you are located, and can involve a volunteer ground transport, paid ground transport (usually around $125 to the NE US), or air transportation (ask the rescue group that is assisting you for details, but this may be in the range of ~$125 and up).

If you are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, you may be able to rescue animals directly from LRAS.

The LRAS requirements are:
Provide LRAS with proof of your organization's 501(c)(3) status.
Provide LRAS with a copy of your organization's mission statement (which states your organization's purpose to rescue animals).
You must have a local representative (in Pulaski County, Arkansas).

If you do not meet these requirements, contact one of the local rescue groups to assist you.

Please don't forget to provide the LRAS animal ID number.

Note that for rescue groups as well as adopters all animals must be sterilized. There are no exceptions. When Little Rock Animal Services is contacted for rescue, the animal will be schedule for sterilization. The animal can be picked up between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. the date of the sterilization. If a waiver is given the animal must remain in Pulaski County until it is sterilized. Waivers follow the same process, and a vet appointment will be scheduled upon contact from the rescue. A date will be given to return the animal to the Little Rock Animal Village for sterilization.

Want to Volunteer

Please visit or contact the shelter to volunteer.

Come visit the animals in LRAS

4500 S. Kramer St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
For a map click here

LRAS Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month: 10 AM to 4 PM
Phone: 501-376-3067
Fax #: 501-374-1310
Emergencies between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM, Phone: 501-371-4829

Little Rock Animal Services e-mail: troark@littlerock.org
Little Rock Animal Services official website

ADOPTION PROCEDURES

If the animal is on the website, he/she is probably available for adoption and can be visited even if they are not.

Be sure to have the ID number so LRAS will know what animals you are referring to.

You will want to take him or her out of the kennel area, and go outside. Please be aware that when they are comfortable in a home, they will relax, and their personality will be different than in the shelter.

When you are ready to adopt the LRAS policy is first come - first serve. You cannot reserve an animal for adoption. The animals can be adopted at 8:00 a.m. on their available date.

It is a state law that an animal can not leave a shelter until sterilized (Arkansas Code 20-19-103 I (1). For animals needing sterilization, they will be altered at the next available time by the LRAS veterinarian. If the animal is too young or sick to be altered, the vet will sign a medical waiver and give a date the animal can be returned to be altered.

Fees for Adoption

Sterilized animals:
Dogs & Cats:
$50 adoption fee

Unsterilized animals:
Dogs
$90

Veterinary services included: First exam, Worm check, Worming (if necessary), First vaccinations, Rabies inoculation (city license purchase is not included), First antibiotics, Spay or Neuter, Heartworm check

Cats
$90
Veterinary services included: First exam, Worm check, Worming (if necessary), First Vaccinations, Rabies Inoculation (city license purchase is not included), First antibiotics, Spay or neuter, Feline leukemia exam, Feline FIV (older cats)

Note: $10 of the above amounts cover the LRAS adoption fee.

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