
16 Stars of Puppy Bowl XI
Are you ready for the year's greatest sporting event? Puppy Bowl XI kickoff happens at 3 PM this Sunday, February 1 on Animal Planet, and we could not be more excited. FAV has been practicing our "Oooohs" and "Awwwws," and so to help get you prepared as well, we'd like to introduce 16 stars of Puppy Bowl XI! Eight from the Team Ruff lineup and eight from the Team Fluff lineup. 1.) Enzo Team: Ruff Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Sex: Male Age: 21 weeks Shelter: Gateway 4 Paws 2.) Koj


Recipe of the Week :: Bath Bribes
Good enough to get your pup Splishin' and a Splashin'! Scrub-a-dub-dub, feed your dog in the tub. Keep in mind, these weekly recipes are not only all natural, but they are perfect bites for you and the dog in your life to share (just use separate bowls!). Ingredients checklist: 1 egg 1 1/4 skim milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup bran flakes 1/4 cup pecans This recipe makes 10 water-free, after


Support Little Rock Animals with BarkBox!
Well, howl about that?! Friends of the Animal Village has just been accepted as BarkBox's newest Rescue Partner! You can lend a helping hand to the animals at LRAV by simply treating a special pup (or even special pups, plural!) to a monthly, delivered-right-to-the-door surprise. Support Friends of the Animal Village / the Little Rock Animal Village AND get 10% off your BarkBox purchase when you use our special code: FAV. Help us raise some serious bones—we get a $15 donation


Meet Little Cat! FAV's Cat of the Week
She may be small, but Little Cat (Pet ID# 33509) has tons of love to give! Little Cat (Pet ID# 33509) is our Cat of the Week! This friendly kitty is looking for a forever home to call her own. Little Cat is a playful young thing who loves everyone she meets, and everyone who meets her loves her right back! Don't forget, all animals adopted from the Little Rock Animal Village come spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, and with a clean bill of health from the Village vet. You can


Meet Buford! FAV's Dog of the Week
He's big, he's beautiful, he's Buford (Pet ID# 33534)! Buford (Pet ID# 33534) is a beautiful Cane Corso Mastiff. This breed is known for being even-tempered, calm, and quiet. Buford himself is just a big, goofy guy who's down on his luck. He's looking for a forever home and a new best friend. Please contact the Village if you're interested in Buford (Pet ID# 33534) : (501) 376-3067. You can also download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed fo

EPISODE 4 - Rescue Waggin': Tales from the Road
Another load of puppies just left the Little Rock Animal Village on the Rescue Waggin', and are headed to forever homes up north! In Episode 4 of Rescue Waggin': Tales from the Road, comedian Rita Rudner tells us how she made her rescue dog the star of her show. The PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin' dogs arrive at their destination, and you'll see how the Animal Humane Society volunteers get them ready for the adoption floor. Last Spring, PetSmart Charities teamed up with act


Brave Bella Needs Your Help
This is a story that needs to be shared. Bella was brought as a stray to the Little Rock Animal Village on January 10th, and she was feeling very down. You could tell that this beautiful girl had given up—although physically she was with us, her mind and vivacity were far, far away. Staved, dehydrated, and clearly without even minumum care, she was ready to just lay down and go to sleep. After only one week of dedicated love, as well as special diet from the Village, you coul


Recipe of the Week :: Savory Scraps
Cheesy, yummy goodness! If your dog insists on table scraps, he won't believe his luck when this hits his bowl! Keep in mind, these weekly recipes are not only all natural, but they are perfect bites for you and the dog in your life to share (just use separate bowls!). Ingredients checklist: 1 pound ground turkey 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/4 cups cold water 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/3 cup shreded Parmesan cheese The ingredients certainly aren't scrappy, hu


Walk for a Dog
Does your New Year's resolution involve being more active in 2015? You can help the Little Rock Animal Village in the process. Walk for a Dog is an app that donates money to the animal shelter of your choice based on how much you walk, or run! Simply download the app and set up a quick profile, making sure to select the Little Rock Animal Village as your shelter of choice, and start walking! It's that easy. Get fit in 2015 and help the animals at the Little Rock Animal Villag


Meet Harley! FAV's Dog of the Week
Harley is meant to be a Little Rock socialite—just watch out for the Paw-parazzi (Pet ID# 33524)! This cutie came with us to The Big Red Ball Homebrew Contest this weekend and everyone just loved her. Harley (Pet ID# 33524) is a miniature pinscher/beagle mix who is carefree and easygoing. Harley loves tennis balls and is quickly learning "sit" with ease. She's housebroken, doesn't shed much, and gets along great with everyone, so she'd make a great family pet. Please contact