A BRIEF HISTORY
The Humane Society of Searcy (HSS) is an
organization that was founded in 1991 by a small group of dedicated animal lovers. The group's primary goal was the establishment of a local animal shelter, and they began an intensive fund raising campaign.
Joining forces with City of Searcy, their efforts were rewarded the following year: in November 1992, ground was broken for Shelter construction.
Since then the HSS has operated the Searcy Animal Shelter in partnership with the City of Searcy. The HSS provides caretakers and oversees the care, treatment and placement of the animals. The city provides maintenance of the building and grounds and support for a portion of the operational costs. The HSS works closely with the Searcy Police Department and Animal Control to take in the lost and abandoned animals of Searcy and to return them to their rightful owners.
In 2006 the Barkin’ Barn thrift store was opened to help with fundraising as more funds were needed for the increasing number of animals coming into the shelter. Special fundraising events held over the last several years have provided for an outside kennel structure, an exercise/adoption yard, and a small surgery room. As of June of 2011, all animals are spayed or neutered as part of the adoption process. The number of adoptions has steadily increased over the years and is on pace to set a new record in 2013 with close to 800 adoptions for the year as well as 350 animals returned to their owners.
The HSS appreciates the support and guidance of the City of Searcy, Mayors office, City Council, and Searcy Police Department.
What The Humane Society & Animal Shelter Does
• Provides a temporary home for lost, abandoned and owner turn in dogs and cats.
• Provides food, shelter and medical care for our animals.
• Cleans and maintains the Searcy Animal Shelter.
• Adopts out animals as per board policy.
• Staffs the Searcy Animal Shelter on a paid and volunteer basis.
• Works in conjunction with the Searcy Animal Control
• Promotes spay and neuter programs.
• Holds fundraising events to earn operating revenues.
• Offers private and corporate memberships to the public at a modest cost.
• Makes educational material available to schools, organizations and the general public.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
112 Johnston Road
Searcy, AR 72143
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
The City of Searcy, Arkansas
Additional adoption info
Our adoption fee is $100, if the animal has not yet been spayed or neutered then we will give you a $30 certificate to use towards having this done. If you rent you must bring in written permission from your landlord allowing you to have a pet.
Adoption application
P.O. Box 251156,
Little Rock,
AR
72207
2951 S. First St,
Cabot,
AR
72023
18 Hoggards Ridge,
Little Rock,
AR
72223
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