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For Pets' Sake
a 501c3 organization

479.313.3785
forpetsake@hotmail.com

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi

For Pets' Sake, a tax-exempt animal welfare organization in Northwest Arkansas.

Featured Pets

Rossie

Yorkshire Terrier Mix

Rossie is a 4 year old, 6 pound, Yorkie mix. While small, Rossie has a big boy personality. He loves to intimidate larger dogs, while playing hard. He is a little detective, always looking for fun and toys. Rossie is neutered, worm tested and vet checked. All of his shots are current. This little guy is looking for a new home. Could that be yours? For more information or to see all of our adoptable pets, visit our petfinder site.

RED ALERT: Urgent Message Regarding Fostering

We do not take in pets from the public at large. We foster highly adoptable pets from the Springdale Shelter only.

Springdale Animal Shelter Partners With FPS To Foster and Adopt Pets

Springdale Animal Shelter has asked FPS to form a partnership in fostering and placing their most adoptable dogs. The Springdale Animal Shelter and FPS will launch this partnership with a float entered in the Springdale Christmas parade. FPS will recruit and screen foster homes who will foster adoptable dogs until they get forever homes. The dogs nearing a 'put down date' will take top priority for fostering outside the shelter. FPS will post these animals on the website and each will be identified in some way as one of the shelter rescues. FPS Treasurer, Kathy Jaycox, met with the Mayor and the Director of Animal services recently to discuss the proposal and the concept. Now, the two organizations are developing the guidelines and the official agreement for the new alliance. FPS has recruited 2 new foster homes, both for small to medium dogs. We still need more foster homes for medium to large dogs and foster homes for cats. The Springdale Shelter is in need of the following items:

Dry dog, puppy, kitten, cat food
Canned dog & cat food
Clay cat litter (No no clumping litter please,too dusty/messy for cages)
Stainless steel cat litter pans
Stainless steel dog bowls
Cordless grooming clippers and blades
Flea/Tick Control (Frontline,K9Advantage,etc. No Sergeants products)
Gift Cards to pet supply stores
Donations to our accounts at Crossover Vet Clinic & Best Friends Animal Hospital
Donations to our Spay/Neuter Account at the City of Springdale (Project #AS0701)
Promotional items for special event give-a-ways and fundraisers
Cleaning supplies (bleach,laundry detergent,dish soap, magic sponges)
Collars, leashes, pet toys
Dog chews, treats, raw hides

FPS April Meeting Canceled

For Pet�s Sake monthly meeting is canceled. Meetings are typically held at Multi-Craft Contractors; 2300 Lowell Road; Springdale AR.

FPS Seeking Volunteers

For Pets Sake is actively recruiting volunteers. The following volunteer positions are available:

Office Support
Public Relations
Foster Homes
Event Support and Fundraising

For more information about these volunteer positions, please call or e-mail us at forpetsake@hotmail.com. Also see our brochures on the About Us page where you will find information with descriptions of the duties performed by each position as well as a volunteer application.

FPS Honored to be Recipient of Petco Foundation, Purina and Mental Health Association Grants

FPS has received a grant from the Petco Foundation. Petco Foundation partners with over 6,500 non-profit animal welfare groups to provide the monetary, tangible and educational resources that will help them continue to make a difference in the lives of the companion animals in our nation. It is because of these hard working individuals that good animals are saved and adopted out every day, that people are educated, that disabled persons are placed with animals that can help them lead more normal lives, that over-population of unwanted pets is stemmed.

FPS is receiving a grant from The Chase Family Foundation, located in Springdale. The Chase Family Foundation is a benevolent group of like minded people improving the care and quality of life for humans and animals who are in trouble, pain, or just down on their luck through acts of kindness, generosity and monetary gifts. This foundation was formed to honor the memory of Mr. Rex Chase, and his wife, Mrs. Glada Chase.

Kathy Jaycox and Joy Drummonds were on hand at the Mental Health America of Northwest Arkansas Banquet and they presented FPS with a check for to be used for the FPS Pets for Vets Program. Thanks to FPS volunteer Catrina Horton for applying for and securing this grant! Veterans contact Catrina and then they find a dog at the shelter that will be a good companion dog for the person. FPS takes care of the fees for spay/neuter and vaccinations and the pet is delivered to the veteran at no cost to them. Just a big "Thank You" for their service.

Last, but not least, FPS received a check from visit Purina Charitable Giving. Charitable grants are generally given to established pet-related organizations for fundraising or responsible pet ownership programs. Small grants may be requested for capital campaigns and education programs.

FPS Featured on Fox Morning Edge

Melissa Birchfield with For Pets' Sake brought Gizmo, a Maltese/Bichon mix, and Abby, a Shih tzu, by the Fox 24 studios November 30th to be featured on Pet Week. FPS rescued the two pups from the Springdale Animal Shelter, which it works with exclusively. To see the interview, watch the video.

Applications for Best Friends Program

To qualify applicants must have an annual income not exceeding $19,000 for single person household, and not exceeding $25,000 for a couple. You must be 60 years or older, and be a resident of Washington or Benton County of Arkansas. We have a 5 month waiting period before you will receive your voucher, should you qualify. We are accepting applications for seniors in Washington or Benton County of Arkansas who have a pet, and are in need of assistance with any of the following:

Financial aid for vaccinations, rabies shots, and emergency medical services only ($75 for the first year, $50 for the 2nd year, and $25 for the 3rd year and every year following).
Pet food.

Vouchers may not be used for spay/neutering services. One voucher per household once a year. You must reapply each year. Contact us at forpetsake@hotmail.com if you or someone you know is in need of assistance and would benefit from our programs.