346 + 243 + 436 + 1,636 = A record-smashing year at the Little Rock Animal Village! What do those numbers mean? The short version: 2,661 lives saved. The long version? Well… To begin, in 2015 the Village took in 346 animals that were reclaimed by their owners. We believe this number can be greatly improved, so Friends of the Animal Village is doubling down next year on our efforts to increase awareness about the Animal Village, as well as to microchip pets in our community.

Start 2016 off with a new BFF in Calypso! Calypso (Pet ID# 35517) is an adorable young tabby kitten whose sweet eyes can melt your heart. In this picture her they're saying, "Please pick me, I would love to find a forever home with a family to love before the new year." Calypso is as cute as she is affectionate, and she deserves a second chance at the good life in a loving environment. ​If you've been looking for a feline friend, come by LRAV [4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock]

Bring in the New Year with Forest! Forest (Pet ID# 37112) is an eager beagle who's trying to sniff out a forever home to call his own before 2016. Beagles have sunny personalities, and while some may seem shy at first, they are easily won over...they're not exactly known for being good guard dogs. They love absolutely everyone and Forest is no different. Every person he meets is instantly his new best friend, but he's looking for a special one that he can finally call his ver

Whoah, Nellie—You sure are cute! Nellie (Pet ID# 36967) is a young Rottweiler mix in need of a home. Rottweilers are known for their calm, confident demeanor. Nellie is a playful, goofy dog who would make a great family pet. We'll let Nellie tell you what she's looking for in a forever family: "Hi I'm Nellie! People tell me it's Christmas time, and I'm not sure what that means, but I think it means I get one wish, so here goes nothing...My wish is to find one of those 'foreve

Ready to give you Max-Snuggles! ​If you've been looking for a feline friend, 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 Max's LRAV buddies here (also up for adoption)! Just remember, there are always a lot more animals at the Vill

This chunk of love wants to meet you! Jiffy (Pet ID# 37410) is a plump little chihuahua in need of a home. This kid would love a forever home for the holidays with a warm lap to curl up in. You will enjoy having him in your home. Simply looking at his sweet face will bring joy to your heart in a "jiffy!" =) Please contact the Village if you're interested in Jiffy: (501) 376-3067. You can also download our Adoption Form and bring with you to LRAV, or e-mail the completed form

Tons of Love to give you this Christmas! ​If you've been looking for a feline friend, 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 Sock's LRAV buddies here (also up for adoption)! Just remember, there are always a lot more animals a

It's Forever Home Friday! Remember Lil Bit, the tiny senior chihuahua we posted about last month? She was adopted by a wonderful family who sent us an update this week. From Lil Bit's new mom: I took Lil Bit, who I have renamed Minnie, and my baby Squeaker to see Santa. She is doing great. I'm totally in love with her. Thank you for letting us adopt her. She is absolutely precious, in my lap right now, she does not let me get far from her. She sleeps in bed under the covers,

Heartworms are a serious problem in the South. A large number of animals coming into shelters are heartworm positive as a result of having not been on heartworm preventative. Treating heartworms is very expensive, and the Little Rock Animal Village simply does not have the funds to do so, meaning adopters of heartworm positive animals must pay for the treatment themselves. It can cost up to $1,000 to treat heartworms at a private vet, so obviously the obligation to pay for tr

Foster a homeless animal in need this holiday season! Dogs and cats may not know what Christmas is exactly, but they do feel the undeniable warmth and love of a real home. Even a short-term vacation from the shelter enriches their lives beyond belief and has proven to make them better candidates for adoption. If you don't require any convincing and want to know how to get started right away, contact the Little Rock Animal Village. If you're interested in fostering kittens in