Humane Society of the Ouachitas
Our Mission
The Humane Society of the Ouachitas is dedicated to serving the homeless animals of Polk County, Arkansas, as a no-kill shelter. We work tirelessly to provide safe refuge and essential care until every pet finds a permanent, loving home.
A Legacy of Compassion
Since 1978, our organization has been a cornerstone of animal welfare in the Ouachitas community. As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, we are committed to the prevention of animal cruelty and neglect while providing vital services like vaccinations and low-cost spay/neuter resources.
How We Help
Operating out of our Mena facility, we maintain a vibrant shelter that houses approximately 60 pets at any given time. Beyond our shelter walls, our fabulous Foster Home network plays a crucial role in providing specialized care for kittens, puppies, and pets recovering from surgery. With an incredible 98.2% live release rate, our dedicated team of staff and all-volunteer board ensures every animal receives the attention they deserve.
Connecting Pets and People
We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and our team is here to help you find the perfect match for your family. By filling out our Meet Your Match questionnaire, you help us understand your lifestyle, ensuring a successful transition for both you and your new companion. Your decision to adopt not only changes an animal's life, but it also enriches your own, making you the entire world to your new best friend.
Join Our Community
Your journey with us doesn't have to stop at adoption; we invite you to visit us in Mena or explore our available pets online to see who is waiting for you. Whether you choose to adopt, foster, volunteer your time, or donate to support our daily operations, your contribution directly impacts the lives of local animals. Reach out today to learn more about how you can be part of our mission.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Compassionate animal care
10/17 - 🐾🙏 Blessing of the Animals & Adoption Event is happening NOW! 🐶🐱 Come see us at the First United Methodist Church in Mena! Bring your furry friends for a special blessing and stay to meet some adorable animals looking for their forever homes! ❤️ ⏰ We’ll be here until 2:00 TODAY! Come out and see us! You might just meet your new best friend! 🐾💕 #BlessingOfTheAnimals #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHomes #MenaAR #RescuePets
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10/16 - 🐾🙏 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS & ADOPTION EVENT! 🐾❤️ Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, October 17th, at First United Methodist Church in Mena! ⛪ Pet Blessing: 10:00 AM 🐶 Adoption Event: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bring your beloved pet for a special blessing, then stick around to meet our adorable adoptable animals! Who knows… you might just leave with another blessing in the form of a new best friend! 🐕🐈💕 We hope to see you there! #BlessingOfTheAnimals #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoption #MenaArkansas #ForeverHomes RescueLove
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10/16 - This sweet hound showed off her charm and stole a few hearts along the way! ❤️ Now she’s ready to sniff out her forever home! Come meet Lady and see just how lovable this girl really is! 🏡🐾 #AdoptLady #WakeUpWithTrey #KENA1041 #AdoptDontShop #BloodhoundLove ForeverHomeWanted
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10/13 - 🐾 Buster is STILL waiting for his forever home! 🏡❤️ This fun-loving boy is full of energy and always ready for playtime! Buster especially LOVES his rope toys and would be thrilled to have a family to play tug-of-war with! 🪢🐶 He’s ready to trade shelter life for a home filled with love, adventures, and plenty of toys! Could YOU be the one Buster has been waiting for? Come meet this sweet boy and help us find him his happily ever after! ❤️ #AdoptBuster #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHomeWanted #ShelterDogsRock #RescueDog
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10/10 - 🐶💕 WE’RE IN FORT SMITH TODAY! 💕🐶 Come meet these sweet puppies and maybe find your new best friend! 🐾❤️ They’re waiting to steal your heart and find their forever homes. 🏡 📍 Come see us in Fort Smith! ⏰ We’ll be here until 3:00 PM! Stop by, say hello, and help us find these precious pups the loving homes they deserve! 🐕💖 #AdoptDontShop #AdoptAShelterPet #FortSmithAR #PuppiesForAdoption #RescuePuppies
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10/10 - 🌭🐾 WE’RE AT ATWOOD’S TODAY! 🐾🌭 Come on out and support our shelter! ❤️ 🌭 2 hot dogs and a drink for just $1.00! 🥤 We’ll also have chili, chips, and baked goods available for an extra charge! 😋 📍 Atwood’s in Mena ⏰ We’ll be here until 2:00 PM! Stop by, grab some lunch, and help us care for the animals waiting for their forever homes. Every little bit makes a difference! 🐶🐱💕 Come see us! We can’t wait to see you! ❤️ #SupportYourLocalShelter #HotDogFundraiser #AtwoodsMena #AnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop #RescueAnimals
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10/9 - 💕🐾 Coco loved Trey and was such a GOOD girl this morning on the Wake Up with Trey show on KENA 104.1! 📻🥰 She was an absolute sweetheart! Now she’s ready to meet YOU! 🏡❤️ Come see Coco and all her shelter friends today! You might just meet your new best friend! 🐶💕 📍 We’re open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM! #AdoptCoco #AdoptDontShop #ShelterPets #RescueDog #AdoptLove 🐾
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10/8 - 🐾🙏 PET BLESSING & ADOPTION EVENT! 🙏🐾 Join us Saturday, October 17th, from 10 AM–2 PM at First United Methodist Church in Mena for a special day celebrating the pets we love! ❤️🐶🐱 Bring your beloved pet to receive a special blessing, then stick around and meet some of our wonderful shelter animals who are looking for their forever homes. 🏡🐾 ✨ Bring your pet for a blessing… and maybe go home with a NEW best friend! 💕🐾 Come out, show your pets some love, and give one of our adoptable animals a chance to find their forever family! 📍 First United Methodist Church — Mena, Arkansas 📅 Saturday, October 17th ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM 🐾❤️ We can’t wait to see you there! #PetBlessing #AdoptionEvent #AdoptDontShop #AdoptablePets #MenaArkansas
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10/3 - 🐾❤️ What a GREAT day we had at Scotty’s in Cove! ❤️🐾 We had two very special adoptions today—Martha and Beau both found their forever homes! 🏡🐶 We couldn’t be happier for these sweet pups! 🥰 And just to make the day even more fun, we had a very special visitor stop by… an iguana! 🦎💚 You never know who you’ll meet at an HSO adoption event! 😂 Thank you to everyone who came out, supported us, and helped make today such a wonderful day. We are so grateful for our amazing community! ❤️🐾 #AdoptDontShop #Adopted #ForeverHome #HappyTails #CommunitySupport
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10/2 - 🎃🐾 Martha was a STAR this morning on the Wake Up with Trey Show! 🐾🎃 She wanted to start October off right, so of course she had to wear her costume! 👻🧡 She looked absolutely adorable and stole the show! 📻✨ Now all Martha needs is a forever family to make her October—and every month after—extra special! 🥰🏡 Come meet this sweet girl at the shelter! 📍 Tuesday–Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM
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9/28 - 🐾💛 Mr. Pete, the Pet of the Week, here! 💛🐾 I’m still waiting for my forever family, and I’d love for you to come meet me—and some of my friends who are still waiting, too! 🥰 Here are a few of our previous Pets of the Week who are still at the shelter, hoping their special person will walk through the door. 💕🏡 Come visit us Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM and see if one of these sweet faces is the perfect match for you! #petoftheweek #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs
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