Take an adoptable NWA dog out for an adventure this Saturday
These single day outings can have a lasting impact on homeless pets.
What do you think?
What:
On Saturday, September 19, national nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society is hosting Adventure Buddies Day, a national initiative to get dogs out of shelters and boost their chances for getting adopted.
Dogs from Best Friends Pet Resource Center and Centerton Animal Services are counting on community members to help give them a break from the shelter environment and instead spend their Saturday hiking a trail, splashing at the beach, taking a drive, or just cuddling on the couch.
These single day outings can have a lasting impact on homeless pets. Data shows that spending time out in the real world reduces their stress while giving them exposure to new people and experiences, and can ultimately increase their chances of finding a loving home.
Participants are encouraged to post photos and videos on social media to help share each pet's personality and showcase dogs doing what they do best - being dogs and bringing smiles to those who cross their paths. In turn, these insights help Best Friends Animal Society and other shelter staff better match potential adopters with the right pet for their lifestyle.
If participants aren't quite ready to say goodbye at the end of the adventure, they are encouraged speak with Best Friends Pet Resource Center or Centerton Animal Services staff to learn more about short-and long-term foster opportunities, or even adopting.
Who:
When:
Best Friends Pet Resource Center: Open from 11am-7pm
Centerton Animal Services: Open from 10am-5pm
Where:
Best Friends Pet Resource Center, 1312 Melissa Drive, Bentonville, AR
Centerton Animal Services, 10404 AR-279, Centerton, AR
Why:
According to data from Best Friends Animal Society, on any given day, roughly 250,000 dogs are waiting for loving homes in shelters across the country. Events like Adventure Buddies Day, and Best Friends Animal Society’s daily Adventure Buddies Program, are essential parts of helping the country reach no-kill*, which means saving every healthy and treatable pet in shelters.
