Needy Paws Animal Shelter

05/13/2026

🐾 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATE! 🐾

Online Volunteer Hour Scheduling is LIVE!

Join us in making a difference at Needy Paws Animal Shelter by volunteering your time and compassion! Whether you're a part of a school group, church group, club, family, or an individual, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand. From socializing our animals to taking dogs for walks, helping maintain the shelter building, or helping with office/admin tasks, your presence is invaluable.

All ages are welcome to volunteer, but must schedule an appointment and attend a Volunteer Orientation appointment and have appropriate paperwork on file.

Minimum Volunteer Age without Adult Present: 16 (with parent/guardian permission). All volunteers under 16 must have a responsible adult present and actively monitoring the volunteer at all times.

Current and future volunteers will need to schedule an appointment on our website before coming out to the shelter. We appreciate your time and support and look forward to working with you soon!

https://www.needypawsanimalshelter.org/volunteer

05/13/2026

A huge 🎉THANK YOU 🎉to US SIGNS for helping us with our sign changes, and then helping us again when the wind took down our first new sign 😅Great work and the best people. We appreciate you so much!

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Daphne! She will be heading to New Hampshire to Operation Delta Dog, a non profit that matches dogs needing homes with a veteran needing a service dog. We are so proud of our girl and cannot wait to hear of all of her good work!

05/12/2026

📣 RVHS Pet Food Assistance Program 📣

Thank you for your continued support of our Pet Food Assistance Program. Please see our application for updated criteria, including SNAP and WIC recipients, as well as residents of Johnson, Franklin, and Logan Counties.

For any questions, suggestions, or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for standing by us in this important mission to support our furry companions!

Apply Here 👉 https://www.needypawsanimalshelter.org/pet-food-pantry

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN JOHNSON COUNTY

River Valley Humane Society is proud to announce the launch of the Spay/Neuter Assistance Pilot Program. This program will be established for low-income households in Johnson County, AR, with potential for growing into other areas and communities in the Arkansas River Valley.

At-a-glance:
🐾 Applicants must submit proof of Johnson County, AR Residency via our online application system.
🐾 Applicants must submit proof of ANNUAL INCOME for their household via our online application system.
🐾 Upon approval, applicants will be invoiced for their share of the spay/neuter surgery fee as outlined on the online application. River Valley Humane Society will pay the balance of the surgery fee directly to the chosen vet.
🐾 Once paid, applicants can make their spay/neuter vet appointment at any of our participating vets listed on the application.
🐾 Approved applicants will be eligible for surgery services the month AFTER their application is approved.
🐾 River Valley Humane Society is NOT responsible for any exam fees or additional charges related to spay/neuter services.

The application is live! Head to our website for info - www.needypawsanimalshelter.org (Services Menu).

No phone calls, please. You may contact us directly via email at [email protected]

05/07/2026

FOSTER FOUND!

🍼 EXPERIENCED BOTTLE FEEDERS NEEDED ASAP 🍼

This litter was left on the side of the road near Quarry in Lamar. We need a mama dog or experienced bottle feeders ASAP. Please come by the shelter by 4PM.