Operational hours begin at 8:00 a.m. daily through email/phone
Open for the Public after 10:00 a.m., Monday thru Saturday till 5:00 p.m.
We do not close for lunch but sometimes we may have to leave the shelter to answer a call when we are shorthanded, you may want to call before coming to the shelter
Closed on Sundays & major holidays, but you may schedule an appointment if necessary.
Applications can be emailed to the following links at: HSEA72301@aol.com
Someone should respond to your email within 48--72 hours or earlier, (please remember we are volunteers and get busy with our own pets and personal lives but will get to your application as soon as possible)
Hi Everyone, My name is Aries. I came into the shelter March 2009, I was left abandoned at my previous owners home. Someone cut my ears off and burned my head and face with hot oil. The Animal Control Officers never found my owner or the persons that caused my injuries but they sure have taken good care of me. I spent a week in the hospital to treat my burns and now my hairs is growing back but I will have scars for the rest of my life. I try not to think about my pain and I look forward to being adopted. The veterinarian said that I was a Rat Terrier mix. I have been spayed, I'm heartworm negative and on prevention, I'm up to date with my shots and love playing with other dogs and people. If you are looking for a loyal pet, please contact the shelter for more information.
Baker came into the shelter on May 2009. He was seriously injured with a broken bone protruding through his leg. He had obviously been hit by a car and no one assisted his injuries. Due to the infection and location of the bad break we had to have his leg amputated. While he was in surgery we also had him neutered. He is doing really good now and is ready for his new forever home.
Thanks so much for your continued support!
Kaylee was taken from a hoarders house. The living conditions of the poor cats was horrific. Kaylee was the only kitten taken and the only one that was tame enough to be rehabilitated and saved for adoption. We have started her shots, she is feline leukemia negative, feline aids negative and will be spayed in October 2009. If you are interested in KayLee, let us know, we'll be glad to see her get a new home.br>
Thousands of animals die each year in animal shelters because irresponsible owners neglect them, let them breed, or just decide they no longer want their animals. Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment. Our adoption program is designed to ensure the placement of our animals into permanent, responsible homes. Our adoption procedure and our screening process is very thorough. We make every effort possible to correctly match animal and human so as to not subject the animal to further rejection or abandonment.
THE ANIMAL SAVIOR
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter…the cast-offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal,
Sadness and betrayal, and I was angry.
“GOD,” I said, “this is terrible! Why don’t you do something?”
GOD was silent for a moment, and then he replied softly,
“I have done something,” he replied.
“I CREATED YOU!”
ADOPTING A FRIEND
Our adoption policies have been instituted to make placements that are compatible for the pet and the adopter. The successful adoption of a new pet into a household must be guided by more consideration and insight than what is provided by a set of adoption policies and guidelines. This requires careful interviewing of each adoption applicant, personal acquaintance with the animals available for adoption, the exercise of discretion and good judgment in evaluating each situation. Because gray areas do exist, we encourage the adoption counselors to consult with a supervisor or management when in doubt. The welfare of the animal is always considered first and foremost; we do not want to compound inherent animal related problems through ill-advised adoptions. The adoption process includes application approval and at least a 24-72 hour waiting period before a pet can be taken home. Veterinarian references will be checked. Home visits may be required as well in order to check your fencing.
OUR ADOPTION FEES ARE: DOGS--$75.00, which includes current shots/test (rabies) and spay/neuter. CATS--*SPECIAL PRICING*2 cats for the price of one $65.00, which includes current shots/test (feline Leuk/FIV) (rabies) and spay/neuter.
We know how excited and anxious you are to adopt your new pet. We know it is hard to understand why the adoption process is so lengthy and may seem cumbersome to you. We know it is hard to understand why it can take awhile to get your call returned or your application processed immediately and we apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you be patient and understand that we are VOLUNTEERS that receive more request, phone calls, applications, and emails than we can possibly return in one day. Please remember that we have families and pets that sometimes get sick and need our time as well. Almost always, we receive applications for the same dog or cat. In this case, we try to make the best possible match based on the information we have gotten during the application process. Sometimes the animal you’re applying for might already have an application pending or may actually “fit” better in a different applicant’s home. In this case, we will try to notify you as soon as possible and you may choose to consider another available animal or continue with the process for “pre-approval” on a future dog that becomes available.
Animal Services and HSEA are proud to be the host of the Arkansas for Animals Mobile Surgical Hospital. We are the only city/town in Crittenden County to provide this service to the county citizens that might otherwise not receive any veterinary services for their pets. We have been providing this service several times a year for the past Ten (10) years.
Due to this program, we have spayed and neutered hundreds of animals that would have been allowed to reproduce and cause overpopulation of animals to enter into an already full shelter. Please call the shelter at (870) 732-7599 if you would like more information about this service provided for the public and a substantial savings for sterilization.
LOW COST SPAY / NEUTER DATES ARE HERE FOR 2009
A $20, non refundable deposit will be required in advance in order to make an appointment for surgical services.
October 20-21-22, 2009
December 8-9-10, 2009
PRICING FOR CLINICAL SERVICES
Full Services for DOGS***$79-$89-$99
Dog Spays & Neuters
weight under 50#=$50.00
weight 50-80#=$60.00
weight over 80#=$70.00
Canine Rabies Vaccination--$8
Heartworm Test--$13
8 in 1 Vaccination--$8
Full Services for CATS***$69.00
Cat Spays & Neuters--$30
Feline Rabies Vaccination--$8
Feline Leukemia & FIV Testing--$15
Feline Leukemia vaccination--$8 (with negative test only!)
Feline Upper Respiratory Vaccine--$8
Female in Heat or Pregnant under 3 weeks***$10.00
Pregnant over 3 weeks***$20.00
Infection***$10.00
Crypt Orchid Males (Retained Testicles)***$10-20
Dangerous/Vicious Animal***$20.00
Flea, Tick, Parasite Treatments, Pyometra, Etc.***Veterinarian to Quote Fee
The Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas receives NO tax dollars or government funds. The HSEA is a non-profit organization operated solely by volunteers and dependent upon tax deductible public contributions. Without donations or membership dues, the HSEA would not be able to fulfill its mission in helping animals in need. Your donations can be made to honor a person or special pet, a memorial to a person or pet, or your donation can be earmarked to go to a fund of your choice for example: medications, cat sanctuary, dog kennels, etc.
Regardless of whether your gift is money or an in-kind donation, the HSEA thanks you graciously for your support. If you would like more information or would like to join please contact us by phone at (870) 732-7599 or email us at: hsea72301@aol.com. To send an email to the shelter director, please email directorwmas@aol.com
COME VISIT OUR SHELTER AND PETS!
We are located at the West Memphis Animal Shelter, 500 Rushing Road, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301.
Currently South Loop is under construction and the Highway Department is putting in a new extension in front of the shelter, however, we do have a road open for traffic to the shelter so please don't be discouraged by the signs
From Broadway/US HWY 70, we are located off of South 8th Street. Go straight through the four way stop at S 8th/Jackson. Continue and cross over two (2) sets of RR tracks. At your second four way stop (S. 8th/S. Loop) make a right turn. One lane is open for traffic to the shelter. Continue about a quarter to half a mile and we are the first driveway on the right, look for double gate on right. You may have to park in the yard as our parking is limited.
From I-40, take the Martin Luther King exit. At the end of the ramp, make a left turn. Continue straight going over I-55 overpass and coming to a red light at MLK/Broadway. (Poncho’s will be on the left) Go straight thru light. You will cross over RR tracks and at the four way stop you will continue straight. Continue about a quarter to half a mile and we are the first driveway on the right, look for double gate on right. You may have to park in the yard as our parking is limited.
From I-55, Exit ramp for Broadway will be in the left hand lane. Take the exit and make a left at the red light. (Broadway/S. Loop) (Poncho’s will be on the right). You will cross over RR tracks and at the four way stop you will continue straight. Continue about a quarter to half a mile and we are the first driveway on the right, look for double gate on right. Enter and the shelter is the first building on the right. You may have to park in the yard as our parking is limited.
All photos are the property of the West Memphis Animal Shelter and/or the Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas. Unauthorized use of photos are expressly forbidden.
UNTIL THERE ARE NONE, ADOPT ONE!
Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets!
When you call the shelter, if you get the answering machine, PLEASE leave your name and number as well as the animal you are calling about and someone will return your call as soon as possible. We are a small staff and are frequently away from the office area and are unable to hear the phone ringing in the kennels. We appreciate your understanding.
THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close
to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for al of our special friends so
they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends
are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health
and vigor, those who were hurt or maimed are made whole
and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of
days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him
faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend
Finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more
into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.