The Humane Society of Pulaski County, founded in 1946 and based in Little Rock, is one of central Arkansas's oldest animal nonprofits. It is a no-kill, donation-funded shelter for dogs and cats, and its official website is warmhearts.org. Here is how adoption, surrender, and fostering work.
Founded in 1946, the Humane Society of Pulaski County is a no-kill shelter that does not euthanize for space. It is funded entirely by donations and takes no city, county, or state money, and it cares for dogs and cats.
It is separate from the municipal shelter, Little Rock Animal Village. The Humane Society of Pulaski County often pulls at-risk animals from overcrowded city and county shelters, but it has no governing tie to them.
Adoption fees are published: small-breed dogs under 20 pounds are $125, and all other dogs and cats are $100. Each adoption includes vaccinations, a microchip, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and any other medical care the animal needs, plus post-adoption behavior support.
Adoption is by appointment after approval, not a walk-in. You submit an online application, the shelter may do a home check and a phone or email approval, and then you schedule a visit; a dog meet may be required. Adopters must be 21 or older. The shelter is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Owner surrender is waitlist-based through an online form, and because the shelter is almost always full, the process can take weeks to months; it accepts dogs and cats. This is not a drop-off shelter.
Foster homes take on two to six week commitments, including underage pets, nursing mothers and litters, and medical cases. Volunteers must be 18 or older, with youth aged 10 to 17 able to help alongside a parent. The Humane Society of Pulaski County holds a four-star rating from Charity Navigator with a 100 percent score and the Candid Platinum Seal. Its EIN is 71-0415296.
Dogs and cats, by appointment after an approved application.
Pulls at-risk animals from overcrowded city and county shelters.
Two to six week homes for young, nursing, and medical animals.
Waitlist intake for owned dogs and cats when space allows.
Post-adoption guidance for new adopters.
Hands-on help for adults, with youth options alongside a parent.
Sources: Humane Society of Pulaski County (warmhearts.org) adoption, surrender, and volunteer pages; Charity Navigator and Candid (EIN 71-0415296). Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Humane Society of Pulaski County and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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