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Fayetteville Animal Services - Pets in Crisis

What it is
Crisis and temporary pet care
Where
Fayetteville residents
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Temporary sheltering and care at the city shelter for up to 10 days for pets of Fayetteville residents facing a life crisis, offered as space allows and typically once per year per person.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 1640 S. Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Fayetteville residents who are homeless, leaving home due to domestic battery, or suddenly hospitalized with no next of kin to care for their animals; other cases at the superintendent's discretion. Pets must be spayed/neutered and comply with city ordinance, or the owner must agree to bring them into compliance.
  • How to get started: Email Fayetteville Animal Services with questions about the program.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

Fayetteville Animal Services - Pets in Crisis official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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