NAFA Rescue

10/14/2024

🗓 ONE MORE DAY for the DISCOUNTED $40 adoption fee rate! 🗓 If you've been considering a pet, the time is NOW. Think of all the pet snuggles and fun walks you could have with your new member of the family!

Jonesboro Animal Control is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation "Empty the Shelters" National Adoption Event from October 1-15!

🐾 From October 1-15, Animal Control's adoption fees will be discounted to $40 for dogs and puppies! The discounted $40 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, 5-in-1 vaccines, microchip, and heartworm test (for dogs 6 months and older).
🐾 If interested in adopting a pet, here is what you need to do:
Fill out the adoption questionnaire at this link: https://form.jotform.com/241585083280053 and the Adoption Coordinator, Kayleigh, will call you to schedule an appointment.

10/14/2024

This beautiful boy is up for adoption. He is an Ole English Sheepdog - 1 year old. Like most Ole English Sheepdog he is super smart and needs a job - fetching, mind games and lots of attention. He is very high energy and needs lots of yard to run and play. He weighs about 80 lbs. He likes to chase cats.

If you are interested in adopting this amazing boy, please send a private message.

10/14/2024

To give everyone an opportunity to pre-register (due to possible distemper in our area), we have extended pre-registration deadline until noon on Wednesday, October 16th. Also after this clinic we will have only 1 more clinic in 2024.

Use the link in the comments section or email [email protected].

10/12/2024

Our hopes and prayers for farmers and their families … safety as they connect with nature and machines … wisdom when dealing with seasons and animals …strength to life, push, pull the instruments they use … endurance to withstand the 10 to 14 hours per day in all weather situations … faith to believe what they are investing all their time and money in will produce the needs of their family and the public … protection against disease and insects against crops and livestock … and weather to comply with the farmers’ needs.

10/10/2024

This is a great opportunity. Thank you Dr. Grumbling and JFP.

EDIT - All appointments are booked! 🐾 Get 50% off spay/neuter surgeries for healthy cats & dogs aged 1 to 4 years, 15-50 pounds, with Dr. Grumbling! They must be up to date on at least a rabies vaccine, given by a licensed veterinarian. This promotion is valid on 10/15, 11/5, and 11/19. Don’t wait—book your spot today! 📞(870) 932-7228

10/10/2024

The City of Jonesboro wants you to be aware of a virus that could affect your pets.

10/10/2024

Trailer for supplies for the Carolinas is now set up at Tractor Supply on Stadium/Red Wolf Blvd. Today through Saturday. They will drive supplies to a great rescue. Please drop by anything you might have that they would need.

10/10/2024

Please be sure your dogs have their core vaccinations including rabies (required by Arkansas State Law) 5 in 1 (parvo, distemper, hepatitis and adenovirus 1 & 2). If you are not sure, contact your veterinarian. If you need help, low cost vaccination clinic will be October 19th. Email [email protected] or go to the NAFA Rescue page for pre-registration link.

🚨 Canine Distemper Information 🚨

On October 8, 2024, a raccoon found in northern Jonesboro exhibited signs of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). CDV is highly contagious and can affect unvaccinated dogs of all ages.

Symptoms of Canine Distemper include:
🔵 Sneezing and a runny nose
🔵 Eye discharge or drainage
🔵 Fever
🔵 Vomiting and diarrhea
🔵 Excessive vocalization
🔵 Seizures
🔵 Paralysis
🔵 Neurological issues
🔵 Death

How Does Canine Distemper Spread?
🔵 Direct contact with other wild or domestic animals that are infected with the virus
🔵 Direct contact with a deceased animal that has died from the virus
🔵 Airborne exposure
🔵 Through the placenta

Prevention Tips:
🔵 Vaccinate your pets
🔵 Avoid contact with wildlife
🔵 Keep pets indoors
🔵 Don’t attract wildlife
🔵 Dispose of dead animals properly
🔵 Disinfect the area

Stay informed and protect your pets!

10/09/2024

Only two clinics remain this year. Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic - Saturday, Oct. 19th from 9 am to 1 pm - Laura Dacus, DVM, sponsored by Jonesboro Animal Control and NAFA Rescue. Individuals must pre-register by Tuesday, Oct. 15th at noon using the link in the comments or email [email protected] if you need assistance or more information.

Be sure to get your pets vaccinated, especially for core vaccinations - a raccoon positive for distemper has been found in Northeast Arkansas. Distemper is a highly contagious and often deadly disease.

10/09/2024

Our friends at Biscuit’s Legacy are taking requested items to North Carolina - both human and animal. NAFA Rescue is making a donation of both monetary and supplies. Please consider helping to fill a cargo trailer. They are helping a great organization in that area. They will be in the parking lot of 217 Phillips Drive. Next door to Cracker Barrell in Jonesboro. From 9:30 until 3:30pm Today, tomorrow and Friday.

Items needed to take to North Carolina:
Cold weather items
Bedding
Blankets
Sleeping Bags
Cold Weather Clothes for Adults and children
Thermals
Socks
Gloves
Hats
Big white Dry Erase Boards
Dry Erase Markers
Hand warmers
Dog Food
Cat Food
Horse Food
Cow Food Any kind of animal food
Chain saws
Hay
2000w - 2500 w. Generators
Propane camping stoves
Tents
Indoor and outdoor propane heaters
Camping and solar showers
Portable toilets
Feminine products
New is great but we will take used.

10/09/2024

Distemper Alert. The partner relationship between Jonesboro Animal Services and NAFA Rescue enables us provide information and services for families to be proactive against pet diseases in Northeast Arkansas.

In the last few days, Jonesboro Animal Services picked up a sick raccoon. It turned out to be infected with Distemper. Distemper is spread through direct contact or airborne exposure, rather like the common cold in humans, however humans can not get the disease. When an infected dog or wild animal coughs, sneezes, or barks, it releases aerosol droplets into the environment, infecting nearby animals and surfaces, like food and water bowls. It can also be passed from pregnant dogs to pups through placenta.

The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs.. Luckily dogs that are current on core vaccinations are protected against this virus. It is highly contagious and potentially lethal.

Please check with your veterinarian to be sure your pet is current on core vaccinations.

10/08/2024

10/07/2024

Thank you Diana Davis for sharing this photo. This is our friend and NAFA Volunteer - Margie Sain. She stood on the corner in the heat and humidity of Jonesboro with several other people collecting money for the United Cajun Navy Relief. The United Cajun Navy has been providing crucial aid and relief efforts to communities in the Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. The groups of volunteers is helping with search and rescue operations, recovery assistance and supply distribution.

10/07/2024

It is very rare that I recommend making a donation to a nation animal association. However, this is one of those occasions where I know the work that is going on for animals to move from shelters in the devastation of Helene. Greater Good Charities Transport is moving shelter Pets to Safety.

In the wake of Helene, they are on the ground evacuating shelter pets from South Carolina and sending them to shelters that can care for them in Wisconsin. This will make massive differences for shelters in the area and help free up space for local found pets.

As cats and dogs seek shelter care due to the hurricane, overwhelmed animal shelters in the region impacted by Hurricane Helene NEED our help. Upon arrival at their new shelters, each cat and dog will receive an exam and any veterinary care they may need to ensure they are healthy, unharmed, and ready for adoption.

If you are considering giving to a national charity helping animals we recommend this project.

10/07/2024

In rescue you never know what any day will bring. Our rescue of starved and injured puppies on Saturday, certainly was not even on our radar until law enforcement contacted us. The puppies are now safe. Most of their ears were infected inside and they have been treated, started on antibiotics. Special feeding is also helping them to get on their feet.

Thank you Deputy R, Caitlin, Shelia and Jackson for helping with transport, fostering, etc. Without you this would not have been possible.

10/06/2024

Did you know you can donate your pacemaker in your will to help dogs. Humans are not allowed to donate pacemakers to other people, but you may be surprised to find out they can be donated to a dog.

You see, dogs can use pacemakers just like humans, and a human pacemaker works in dogs. Best of all, humans can leave a note in their will to allow the pacemaker to be removed and donated to save a dog’s life. And there are plenty of dogs that need pacemakers.

According to a recent article, 10% of all dogs and 75% of senior dogs die or suffer from congestive heart failure or heart disease. And studies from the NIH and veterinary clinics across the country share similar stats like this one for senior dogs and this one about heart disease in dogs.

One study from the University of Minnesota showed that 86% of dogs survived up to a year after the pacemaker was installed, with a 65% survival rate three years later. And this study from the NIH showed dogs that have atrial standstill survived 866 days longer because of the pacemaker.

There are two common ways people transfer their pacemakers to a dog. The first is to have your will modified so that when you pass away, there are instructions to have it removed and sent to the clinic of your choice. The other is to request your doctor save the pacemaker for donation when yours is being replaced or upgraded.

And the good news, there is no shortage of programs and places you can donate your pacemaker to in order to save a dog’s life:

- Your local veterinary hospital where they perform heart surgeries
- Local animal shelters can provide you with options if they have partnerships with medical facilities
- Colleges and universities with veterinary medicine programs

When your pacemaker is no longer needed for your life, see if you can give life to another by donating it to a furry friend! SPREAD THE WORD!

10/04/2024

One of Nafa's younger members ask about the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi because their church was having a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday. Here was our response about St. Francis.