Humane Society of Independence County

11/04/2024

♥️It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week♥️

Before the busy Holiday Season begins, take time to visit and say “ThankYou” to the Staff and Volunteers for all their hard work at our Local animal shelters and animal controls. Let Them Know How Much You Appreciate Their Work! Perhaps you could 🛑Consider volunteering or donating🛑much needed supplies. Make arrangements and take a tour of the shelter/animal control. There are many ways of supporting your local facility—-Walking dogs, petting cats, helping with adoption events, answering photos. . .👏👏we’re sure your help would be most appreciated! 👏👏

🎈National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week🎈 highlights and helps people understand the importance of animal shelters/controls in dealing with abandoned, injured, homeless, and surrendered animals in the community. Our local shelters/animal controls provide refuge, rehabilitation, and rehoming services for animals in need. We hope by emphasizing this special week, we highlight the importance of adopting pets from shelters. Nothing Can Replace a Loving Home!!
Izard County Animal Rescue Effort (ICARE), Paw Control of Cherokee Village, City of Horseshoe Bend Animal Control, Humane Society of North Central Arkansas, Humane Society of Independence County, Baxter County Animal Control.

10/31/2024

Keep your fur babies in mind this Halloween!

10/30/2024

It is filled. Was filled in 4 hours! Shows how badly the services are needed. Please donate to help us continue offering these clinics.

We have added another spay and neuter clinic day! Dec 19th 2024. 25$ for dogs and 10$ cats. This is a nonrefundable deposit. deposit covers surgery and vaccinations. please contact
870-741-9447 to reserve a spot. Spots are first come first serve.
All animals will need to be leashed or brought in appropriate carriers. Animals not is pet safe carriers will be sent away.
please be aware that there will be a line for check in please be patient.
The clinic opens at 8am. please do not park and block the driveway if arriving before opening. Blocking driveway prevent staff from being able to enter and makes opening the gate dangerous.

10/28/2024

🚨 Tomorrow is the Day! 🚨

Don’t forget—ICARE’s Pet Vaccination Clinic is happening tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM at our shelter: 214 Circle Dr, Melbourne, AR. 🏡

Dr. Nanci Solis from Thousand Hills Veterinary Service will be on-site, ready to give your pets the care they deserve. 🩺🐾

Here’s What You Need to Know:
📞 Price Details: Call Dr. Solis’ office at 870-793-3337.
💵 Payment Method: Cash only—no credit cards or checks accepted.
🐱 Pet Requirements: Cats should be in a crate, and dogs must be on a leash.

Make sure your pets are protected—see you there! 🐶🐱

10/27/2024

Smudge is STILL looking for her forever family!!
It’s shocking we don’t have long line of people wanting to adopt this super sweet Great Dane baby. She is great on a leash, great in the car, great with other dogs and doesn’t potty in her kennel. If you’re interested in meeting this sweet girl please message us. Potential adopters must have a fenced yard and proof of vaccinations and spay/neuter for any other dogs. Please share!

10/24/2024

FOUND on White Dr. Unaltered male. Must have proof of ownership to reclaim. Currently at the Humane Society of Independence County.

10/22/2024

🚨 Vaccination Clinic Alert! 🚨
ICARE is hosting a pet vaccination clinic on October 26th from 10 AM to 1 PM at our shelter, located at 214 Circle Dr, Melbourne, AR.

Dr. Nanci Solis from Thousand Hills Veterinary Service will be on-site to take care of your furry friends.

Here’s What You Need to Know:
Price Details: Call Dr. Solis’ office at 870-793-3337.
Payment Method: Cash only—no credit cards or checks.
Pet Requirements: Cats should be in a crate, and dogs on a leash.

Keep your pets protected—don’t miss out! 🐶🐱

10/21/2024

Sweet Smudge “Smudgy” is still looking for her new forever family! She’s in Foster NOT at the shelter. If you’re interested in meeting her please PM us and we will put you in touch.
She’s six months old, good with other dogs, kids and loves everyone she meets. She’s great on a leash and in the car. Not sure about cats simply because she hasn’t been around any. She is super sweet and will be an amazing family dog ❤️

10/18/2024

This little sweetheart (Smudge) is looking for her new forever family. Owners surrendered her to a local vet yesterday because they “just don’t have time for her” 😢. She is a six month old Great Dane. Unaltered, but spay will be required once she is a bit older. She is NOT at the shelter. Potential adopters will be carefully vetted to ensure the best fit. Home visit and vet references and will be required prior adoption. PM me if you are interested. I will post additional information as we learn more about her.

10/17/2024

What is Fostering? Watch now and get in touch to help!!

10/15/2024

UPDATE: we are so very thankful for our community support!! Dog houses have been provided and/or purchased thru donations. Our pups will be sheltered and warm now that the cold weather is upon us. We appreciate you!!

Hello friends!! Does anyone have a LARGE Petmate Indigo Igloo dog house they would like to donate? The weather is turning colder and our new outside kennels are not yet equipped with dog houses. We need them size appropriate for up to 90 lbs.
If you have one you’d like to donate please drop it by. Product link is below. Thank you!!

Petmate's Indigo Dog House is a sturdy and spacious shelter designed to provide comfort for pets year-round. The insulated dog house features a heavy-duty construction that keeps pets cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The outdoor dog house's extended, offset doorway helps pets inside fro...

10/13/2024

Thank you Batesville! Another successful trivia night to benefit HSIC is in the books and this year was the BEST yet!! Attendees really embraced our Wizard of Oz - “There’s no place like “A” home” theme. Congrats to Joey Markowski and the Rich Realty team for taking home the prize for best table decor and costumes!! Special thanks to our Sponsors: Bad Boy Mowers, LifePlus & Peco and to all of the amazing local businesses that provided items for our silent auction and raffles. Every dollar raised will help us continue our mission to save abandoned, abused & homeless animals in Independence County. We are so very grateful!

10/12/2024

Can't wait for our Wizard of Oz: There's No Place Like A Home Trivia Night 2024 !!!

See you soon Batesville, for the best one yet!!!

10/07/2024

Get ready to unleash your inner genius! Trivia night is THIS SATURDAY!! Doors open at 6, and the battle of wits begins at 7. Enjoy delicious food, desserts, and beverages, plus exciting door prizes, a silent auction, raffle items, and a prize for the most inspiring and creative table decoration. Last chance to join the fun! Secure your table now on Ticket Leap or visit the shelter between 10-5. ALL proceeds benefit The Humane Society of Independence County.

10/04/2024

Found in Southside. Male (not neutered)

10/03/2024

Not at the shelter!!!

“Weight: 30lbs (not sure honestly)
Name: Baron
Breed: Chow Chow (Blue)
All puppy shots up to date
Trained for all basic commands
Stay, Kennel, Sit, Come, etc.

Has been socialized greatly during puppy phase.

I also have large wire kennel and medium plastic kennel I need gone. Bowls, toys, brushes, as well as plenty of food to start him out.

Currently still looking for potential owners outside of shelter, but Monday is my deadline and I will need to take him somewhere.”

Contact info: 870-283-9216

10/01/2024

Hi Friends, yes….Another attempt at begging 🙂 We STILL need a Foster for these two sweet ten week old babies. They will go to their forever homes at the end of October. Be a part of their happy story! PM us if you can help.

09/30/2024

Please spread the word for this lost dog. Copper was LOST on September 24, 2024 in Paragould, AR 72450 near Rosewood Drive Neighborhood Paragould AR

Message from Owner: Our Puppy Copper got out last night along with our other dog. One has been found and He is still missing! Our kids are sad their puppy hasnt came back . Please help us find him!

Description: Brindle

For more info or to contact Copper's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70796727

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

09/28/2024

Urgent!! We have the opportunity to get 12 sweet fur babies into amazing forever homes in CT but WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We need Foster homes for them until transport at the end of October. Please PM us if you can help!! Thank you!! Please share - Batesville, AR

09/26/2024

Foster needed! These little sweeties will go on transport at the end of October to amazing forever homes in CT but we MUST get them into Foster homes this week in order for them to go. Who can give these little sweeties a place to crash and some good snuggles? They’ll repay you tenfold in pupppy kisses 🥰

09/22/2024

Thank you boys for coming out and helping us girls! We enjoyed your company (as well as the animals) and hope to see some of your faces again!