Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel

07/30/2026

We are so thankful to be apart of this amazing community project! 🤍

New Donation Site in Fayetteville!

Please join us in welcoming Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel to our network of Donation Sites.

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this new Donation Site is helping collect pet food and essential supplies for pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness.

Every donation helps provide food, comfort and hope while keeping pets healthy and by the side of the people who love them.

Thank you to Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel for partnering with Feeding Pets of the Homeless and helping strengthen your community.

4175 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Leave a supportive comment for our wonderful new Donation Site partner!

07/27/2026

🎉🩺 Happy 4-Year Anniversary, Dr. Castleberry! 🩺🎉

Today we're celebrating 4 incredible years with one of the kindest, most compassionate veterinarians we know! 💙 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Castleberry on her work anniversary with Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel!

From the moment she joined our team, Dr. Castleberry has brought warmth, joy, and exceptional care into everything she does. She has a true gift for building meaningful relationships with both her patients and their families, creating lasting connections through every stage of a pet's life.

One of Dr. Castleberry's greatest passions is partnering with pet owners to create treatment plans and preventive care recommendations that are tailored to each individual pet and their family's needs. She believes that every patient deserves personalized care, and it shows in every appointment.

If you've met Dr. Castleberry, you may also know she has a soft spot for doodles! 🐶 Seeing those fluffy faces always brings an extra smile to her day.

Beyond her love for preventive medicine, Dr. Castleberry is especially passionate about senior pet care and end-of-life care. She is dedicated to helping families navigate those difficult moments with compassion, dignity, and comfort, ensuring every pet receives the love and support they deserve throughout their entire journey.

Dr. Castleberry, thank you for the kindness, compassion, and positivity you bring to our hospital each and every day. Your dedication to our patients, clients, and team makes Best Friends a better place, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our family.

Here's to 4 wonderful years of caring for our community—and many more to come! 💙🐾

Please help us wish Dr. Castleberry a very happy work anniversary in the comments below! 🎉👇

07/24/2026

🌞🐾 Madison Has an Important Summer Reminder! 🐾🌞

Our sweet friend Madison (one of our favorite senior patients! 💙) wanted to help us remind everyone that these extreme temperatures and heat advisories aren't just uncomfortable—they can be dangerous for our furry family members, too.

Just like people, pets can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and these conditions can become life-threatening very quickly.

🐶 Help keep your pets safe by:
💧 Making sure they always have plenty of fresh, cool water.
🌳 Providing shaded, cool places to rest—indoors is best during heat advisories.
🚫 Avoiding walks during the hottest parts of the day. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws!
🚗 Never leave your pet in a parked vehicle, even for "just a minute."

⚠️ Know the warning signs of heat-related illness:
• Excessive or rapid panting
• Labored breathing
• Excessive drooling
• Bright red or pale gums
• Weakness or lethargy
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Confusion, stumbling, or collapsing

🐾 Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds—like Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, and Boxers—are especially at risk for heat intolerance because they have a harder time cooling themselves. Senior pets, puppies, overweight pets, and those with underlying medical conditions are also more vulnerable.

If you notice signs of heat exhaustion, move your pet to a cool area immediately, offer small amounts of cool (not ice-cold) water, and contact your veterinarian right away. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and early treatment can save lives.

Let's all do our part to keep our four-legged family members safe during this heat wave! ❤️

📸 Thank you, Madison, for helping us spread the word and reminding everyone that staying cool is the best way to enjoy summer! ☀️🐾

Have you found a fun way to help your pets beat the heat? Share your tips or photos in the comments! 👇💙

07/23/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Alyssa! 🐾🎉

Today we're celebrating an incredible milestone for someone who has made an immeasurable impact on our team, our patients, and our clients. 💙 Please join us in congratulating Alyssa, our amazing Lead Client Service Representative, on 5 years with Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel!

Alyssa's journey with us began in our kennel department, where she quickly became known for the exceptional love, compassion, and attention she gave every patient in our care. From ensuring our hospital remained clean and sanitary to making sure every pet felt safe and loved, Alyssa set the standard from day one.

Her passion for learning led her to transition into our Client Service Representative team, where she dedicated herself to growing her customer service skills, expanding her medical terminology and veterinary knowledge, and building meaningful relationships with our clients. She was even awarded a scholarship to complete her Certified Veterinary Client Service Representative program, a rigorous certification that can take up to a year to complete, and she excelled every step of the way.

Two years ago, Alyssa was promoted to Lead CSR, and she has continued to inspire those around her through her dedication, leadership, and commitment to growth. She works tirelessly to support and develop her team so they can provide the exceptional service and compassionate care that our clients and patients deserve every single day.

Alyssa, thank you for your unwavering dedication, your desire to never stop learning, and the kindness, compassion, and heart you bring to our hospital and community. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the Best Friends family.

Here's to celebrating five amazing years and many more to come! 🎉💙🐶🐱

Please help us congratulate Alyssa in the comments below! 👇🎊

07/21/2026

🐾 A quick shoutout from our team (and our handsome friend, Alder)! 🐶💙

Please note that our lobby will be closed and our phones will be unavailable today, Tuesday, July 21, from 4:00 PM–5:30 PM as our team participates in an important staff training.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to continue learning and growing so we can provide the very best care for you and your pets.

If you have an urgent matter during this time, please call 479-966-2939 for assistance.

Thank you for supporting our team. We look forward to serving you when we reopen! 🩺🐾

07/10/2026

🐾 A quick heads up from Fynn and the Best Friends team! 🐾

Our adorable friend Fynn stopped by to help us remind everyone that Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel will be closed tomorrow from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM while our team participates in a staff meeting and training.

We are taking this time to continue learning and growing so we can provide the exceptional care you and your pets deserve. 💙

We will reopen at 11:00 AM and look forward to seeing you then!

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our team’s commitment to continued education. 🐶🐱

07/08/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Madison! 🎉

Today we're celebrating one amazing year with one of our incredible Veterinary Assistants, Madison! 💙🐾

From day one, Madison has been a bundle of joy, bringing positivity, compassion, and an unwavering passion for providing gold-standard veterinary care. She has a special love for exotic pets, and her dedication to learning and growing shines through in every patient she cares for.

Madison is currently working toward earning her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential, and we couldn't be more excited to cheer her on every step of the way. We know she has an incredibly bright future ahead, and we're honored to be part of her journey.

Thank you, Madison, for the kindness, enthusiasm, and exceptional care you bring to our team and to every family who trusts us with their beloved pets. We are beyond grateful to have you as part of the Best Friends family and as a part of so many pets' lives.

Here's to an amazing first year and many more to come! ❤️🐶🐱🦜🦎

Help us congratulate Madison on her one-year anniversary in the comments below! 🎉👇

07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th of July from all of us at Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel! ❤️🇺🇸

Our hospital will be closed today, July 4th, and we will return to our normal business hours on Monday.

We hope you and your furry family members have a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday weekend! Please remember to keep pets secure during fireworks, ensure they have updated identification, and follow any anxiety medication plans recommended by your veterinarian.

Thank you for allowing us to care for your beloved companions. Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Independence Day! 🐾🎆

07/02/2026

Livvy is all dressed up and ready to celebrate the Fourth of July! 🎆

Our sweet girl wanted to help remind everyone of our holiday hours so you can plan ahead for your pet's needs:

🐾 Friday, July 3rd: Open during normal business hours
🐾 Saturday, July 4th: Closed
🐾 Sunday, July 5th: Closed (as usual)
🐾 Monday: Open during normal business hours

If your pet needs urgent or emergency medical care while we are closed, please contact Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas:

📍 881 Metroplex Drive, Springdale, AR 72762
📞 479-309-1220

As we celebrate this holiday weekend, we also want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible kennel team! ❤️ While many of us are enjoying time with family and friends, they will still be hard at work caring for all of our boarding guests, making sure every pet remains happy, healthy, safe, and loved throughout the holiday.

From all of us at Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel, we wish you and your furry family members a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July weekend! 🎇🐶🐱