WARNING: This will get the Grease soundtrack stuck in your head. But man oh man, these two can dance!

It's a Puppy Party! For our dog of the week we have...the fabulous five! Meet Lenny (Pet ID# 34704), Lissa (Pet ID# 34705), Luke (Pet ID# 34707), Luna (Pet ID# 34702), and Lyle (Pet ID# 34706). These puppies are true Heinz 57's...the best breed there is. The predominant breed appears to be lab in these seven-week-old cuties. Have you been looking for a puppy? We have lots! Please contact the Village if you're interested in one (or more!) of these five pups : (501) 376-3067. You can also download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed form to: HLunders@LittleRock.org. And of course, you can always go by the Village, open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday to

The ever-so-classy Pawdrey Hepburn (Pet ID# 34530) is looking for her forever spotlight! Ms. Hepburn (Pet ID# 34530) is as elegant and pretty as her namesake. Pawdrey is a young tabby kitty who would love to be the new leading lady in someone's life. If you're interested, come by LRAV [4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock] between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday. Download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed form to: HLunders@LittleRock.org. You can also contact the Village for more information: (501) 376-3067. Meet some of Pawdrey Hepburn's LRAV buddies here (also up for adoption)! Just remember, there are always a lot more animals at the Village than the

Many of you have already met Peanut either through Facebook or in real-life at the Village. For those of you who haven't, Peanut is a gorgeous two-and-a-half-year-old yellow lab mix who was brought to the Little Rock Animal Village in December of 2014. We were told that the folks who brought him had been letting him "hang around" for a couple months after he had been hit by a car on the road in front of their house. This backstory came to us third- or fourth-hand, so we're not sure how accurate it actually was by the time we heard it. One thing was certain, though: Peanut was injured, and the injury didn't seem to be a recent one. Another certainty? This dog was absolutely adorable and very

It's Dog Bite Prevention Week! Here is an excellent article by trainer and dog behavior specialist Lisa Mullinax, ACDBC. You can find her on Facebook at 4Paws University. DOG BITE PREVENTION TIP: Many dog owners have been told that growling is a sign that the dog is seeking total world domination, and the only way to maintain one's dominance is to fight back. Fast forward to the modern world of dog behavior. We now know that aggressive displays are a normal, natural, non-violent form of communication. Once a person stops whatever behavior triggered the growling, the dog will stop growling. A healthy dog will not escalate once the threatening interaction ends. They don't need to. Dogs

An oldie but a goodie and definitely one of our all-time favorite cat video compilations. Happy Furs-day, everyone! Now get ready for some giggles, a little Van Halen, and a lot of super-duper kittehs.

Where are our Basset fans?! Today we have a Bassett Hound triple feature for Dog of the Week! Meet Romeo, Juliet, and Farly. You'd think someone would be missing these dogs, but no one has come to for them. Romeo (Pet ID# 34908) and Juliet (Pet ID# 34909) came in together, and Farly (Pet ID# 34841) was picked up on Meadowcliff Drive. Since no one has come to reclaim them, all three are now available for adoption from the Little Rock Animal Village and are looking for forever homes with somebody to love. True to the ‪Basset Hound‬ nature, all three are very sweet and affectionate. How cute are those big ears?! If you're thinking about adding to your family, any of these three would be great c

Wanted: A Special Person to Give a Nine-Year-Old Kitty a Second Chance at the Good Life! This is Georgie (Pet ID# 34604), and he's our Cat of the Week. Sweet Georgie is nine years old and was surrendered by his owner to the Little Rock Animal Village a month ago. He is a very sweet, very plump kitty. Weighing in at 28 lbs., Georgie was immediately put on a diet, and is now with a foster family who can give him lovin' and help him shed some pounds. This is the kind of kitty who would benefit immensely from the addition of "Joey's Play Room," which can't be built until we've raised the $60,000 we need. Thanks to Joey The Garden Cat and THV 11, we're almost halfway to that goal. If you're int

If you thought "Sad Cat Diary" was pitiful, just wait until you watch this week's video from your pup's perspective. Our fur-babies have it so tough sometimes... =)

Meet Dempsey (Pet ID# 34784), Your Very Own McSweetie! Any Grey's Anatomy fans out there? This is Dempsey, and he's our Cat of the Week! Dempsey (Pet ID# 34784) is a very friendly boy who loves everyone. He would be a wonderful addition to any home. Are you looking for a new leading man in your life? Dempsey fits the bill. If you're interested, come by LRAV [4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock] between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday. Download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed form to: HLunders@LittleRock.org. You can also contact the Village for more information: (501) 376-3067. Meet some of Dempsey's LRAV buddies here (also up for adoption)!

No need to waffle on this one—woof these down howl! 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: 4 cups whole-whet flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups water Can you say breakfast for dinner?! (And lunch and...well...breakfast!) The recipe makes 12 tail-waggin' waffles. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead well. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut out 8-inch squares. Place each square on a waffle iron (unplugged) and press down the dough in order t

Y'all... It's important to take a moment to ask your pet some questions and find out what they really think. For instance, what kind of pet would they like to have? What exactly is it that they do at home alone all day? What is it like to be an only pet? Their answers might surprise you! (And/or make you seek out a pet therapist stat.)

It's National Puppy Mill Action Week! According to 2014 figures, Arkansas makes up less than 1% of the population of the United States. But Arkansas puppy mills make up 7% of the The Humane Society of the United States' worst 100 puppy mills list for 2015. Seven breeders in Arkansas made the worst 100 list this year. Several have appeared on the list in prior years. Why? Because business is good for puppy mills in Arkansas, and they're allowed to operate in our state with impunity. Opponents of the recent puppy mill bill that failed in the Arkansas legislature say, "oh we already have laws in place to deal with this." No we don't. There are laws to punish those who mistreat animals after the

This lil' shortie is our pick of the week—Meet Dottie (Pet ID# 34244)! Dottie (Pet ID# 34244) is a short-stack of a shepherd mix who would love a family to call her own. This pretty girl loves to play and lives to please. The Little Rock Animal Village took in over 100 animals last week, so we need to get a bunch adopted to make room for them! Help us find a home for sweet Dottie by sharing her with your friends and family. Please contact the Village if you're interested in Dottie (Pet ID# 34244) : (501) 376-3067. You can also download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed form to: HLunders@LittleRock.org. And of course, you can always go by the Village, open

Happy Cinco de MEOWo!! In honor of the holiday, today we have a special tres gatos feature for Cat of the Week! First up is Shalimar (Pet ID# 34672), a beautiful snowshoe kitty who would love to find a forever home with a lap to call her own. Next is Melanie (Pet ID# 32398). Melanie is a young kitty who's shy at first but is super sweet once she warms up to you. Last but not least we have Tabbi, (Pet ID# 34606). Tabbi is a gorgeous kitty who just wants somebody to love. All three of these girls would make wonderful additions to any home. They are all young cats but even they have a hard time getting adopted sometimes because people gravitate towards the youngest of the kittens at the shelter

Kitten season is upon us! Pretty soon, the Little Rock Animal Village will be overwhelmed with new litters of kittens coming in every day. Can you share a corner of your heart and your home with a few? We need fosters to care for kittens until they are old enough to be sterilized and adopted. This is a short-term commitment that ranges anywhere from a few days to eight weeks. Training and 24/7 support is provided. Questions about fostering cats and kittens? Check out our handy FAQs Sheet! at Debbie@Jonunderhill.com or call (501) 590-9967.If your question is not addressed there, please don't hesitate to contact Debbie Heller Here are what a few of our fosters had to say about fostering kitten

Cat Cafés, which have been a longstanding and popular tradition in Europe, are beginning to pop up in the United States. Beginning this week on Thursday, May 7, Arkansas welcomes its very first Cat Café—now a part of the Little Rock Animal Village's (LRAV) bi-monthly Cats' Night Out. On the first and third Thursday of each month, the public is invited to LRAV from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to enjoy free coffee and pastries, courtesy of Mylo Coffee Co., sponsor of the LRAV Cat Café. Guests will also be able to mingle with adoptable felines, who will be roaming freely for the evening. Because LRAV waives adoption fees for adult cats during Cats' Night Out, this popular series has long been billed as "the