About Fort Smith
Animal Haven

Established in 2019 and rebranded in 2022, Fort Smith Animal Haven began with the primary goal of meeting the needs of an ever-growing, unwanted pet population in our area. Our founders were compelled to create a place offering comfort and refuge with high-quality medical treatment to prepare animals for adoption. This would be a place that extended far beyond what a standard shelter or pound could provide a true solution for the long haul.

“To provide a safe haven for animals in need, offering refuge, treatment and a pathway to loving forever homes. We aspire to build a future where care, comfort and compassion lead the way to a world where every pawprint matters.”

Since opening our doors, Fort Smith Animal Haven has aided and facilitated the adoption of nearly 8,000 animals and counting. Thousands of animals are no longer at risk, no longer on the street, and now have a forever home because of our organization. Full of passionate people working together towards a shared mission, Fort Smith Animal Haven is creating a brighter future for the animals of Fort Smith.

Serving as the designated facility for animals picked up by Fort Smith Animal Services, our demand is at an all-time high. The shelter plays a crucial role in our community by saving lives, controlling the pet population through spay/neuter services, reuniting lost pets and offer a safe haven for abandoned, neglected and lost animals until owners can be found and/or a loving home is found for the Fort Smith’s pet community.

To continue serving the residents and pets of local neighborhoods, we strive to offer a facility that offers indoor/outdoor access for dogs, in-house surgery, greeting rooms for pets and their adoptive families to meet, and music throughout the kennels, these new headquarters will be inviting for animals and humans alike.