Fall 2009 Rummage Sale and Bake Sale - Huge Success! Photos from the Sale - Click Here!!!
	After a lot of hard work, great items donated and lots of support from all of our friends, the rummage sale was a HUGE success! We couldn't have done it without you. The best part? We had a great time throughout it all! In fact, we plan on having another sale in the future, so hang on to all those things you no longer use or might otherwise donate. Watch for it in 2010... In the meantime, stay tuned here for other fundraising activities for Last Chance Arkansas!
Little Rock Animal Village - 2nd Annual Birthday Bash
	Thanks for coming out to LR Animal Village and showing your support! It was perfect weather for the festivities!
A Wing and a Prayer
	Read the recent article about Last Chance Arkansas that was in the Arkansas Times. Also thanks to everyone who attended the party, glad we had such a great turnout. Pictures can be seen in the photo gallery
501 pets.com
	The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and ArkansasOnline have created a new pets site called 501pets.com. This includes Rescue in the Rock. You can check it out here

 

Rescue Run Pictures have been added

The happy endings has been updated with photos on the recent trip to New York.

Thanks to Roundout and all the helped to make it possible.

 

Little Rock Animal Shelter/LCA Valentine’s Day Celebration Success

The Valentine’s Day Celebration held February 14, 2009 was a success with approximately 200 visitors including local animal rescue groups, volunteers and citizens looking for new pets. There were twelve dogs and one cat adopted and several visitors said they would return at a later date to make their final decision.

Last Chance Arkansas, acting as Ambassador for Purina Foods Rally to Rescue program in partnership with the Little Rock Animal Village sponsored the event. Volunteers for Out of the Woods and CARE rescue groups also participated. The Rave Theater donated 12 movie tickets to be given as prizes for the “Cuter Than Cupid” contest. The Baseline Road Wal-Mart and Kroger in the Heights donated valentine cookies.

Angela Leake, Chairperson of Little Rock Advisory Board, presented the prizes for the contest along with City Director Joan Adcock. Also in attendance was State Representative Pam Adcock. Click here to see photos of the event.

ARKANSAS PASSES NEW RABIES LAW--3 Year Law to be Set!

The Arkansas House (91-5) and Senate (35-0) passed a new rabies law authorizing the State Health Department to establish rabies vaccination schedules http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1274 which will result in a 3 year rabies protocol for Arkansas dogs and cats.

Arkansas News 2/2/09 http://arkansasnews.com/?s=rob+moritz&x=0&y=0&=Go "The senate also gave final legislative approval to House Bill 1274 by Rep. Pam Adcock, D-Little Rock, which would modernize the state’s rabies vaccination laws. Under the bill, rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats would be required every three years, rather than every year under current law."

Thanks for a great 2008

Last Chance rescued 67 dogs in 2008 from Little Rock Animal Services. We would like to thank everyone who volunteered time or resources. Read here for the 2008 year in review

Wing Spur Wild Horses

Wing Spur Wild Horses purpose is to provide sanctuary for these fine horses and other family groups as space permits, and to use them as a way to educate folks about America’s wild horse in as free and natural setting as we can provide.

Wing Spur Wild Horses website can be found here

3rd Annual Mosaic Reunion

The annual reunion happened again this past weekend. Information about it can be found on Mosaic Rescue's website

A big thank you goes out to Mosaic Rescue for all the dogs they have saved from Central Arkansas.

New Rescue Partner

Last Chance Arkansas would like to welcome Out of the Woods as a new rescue partner.

Information can be found on their website

Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic

The drive-thru clinic was a success as the local rescue groups and Little Rock Animal Services came together to provide low-cost vaccinations for the community.

Thanks to the Lifeline Baptist Church and everyone who helped make this a wonderful event.

Pictures of the event can be seen in the photo gallery.

LRAS Birthday Bash

The birthday bash was a huge success. Thanks to all the organizations and volunteers who came out and helped. The story can be seen here
Pictures are available in the photo gallery

Last Chance Arkansas 2000K Rescue Run

Casts Light on Stray Dog Problem in Arkansas

Carrie Kessler and Lisa Mantle of Last Chance Arkansas recently delivered ten dogs to Rondout Valley Animals For Adoption in Accord, New York for adoption. The 2000K Rescue Run was the first time they had personally delivered dogs. Last Chance Arkansas is a non-profit 501C3 organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from the Little Rock Animal Village (shelter). At risk dogs are placed in foster homes until they are healthy and available for adoption. Rondout Valley Animals For Adoption is a privately owned open admission shelter. Due to strict enforcement of the animal laws, New York actually has a shortage of adoptable dogs.
To read the rest of the story, click here

Rescue in the Rock

Arkansas Online has a new blog about animal welfare in Arkansas. The purpose of Rescue in the Rock is to provide information and resources for the rescue and care of shelter pets to Little Rock and surrounding-area residents. You can visit the page here

Arkansas is one of the 5 worst states Protecting Animals

Arkansas was rated in the bottom five in the country for protecting animals by Animal Legal Defense Fund. Arkansas is joined by Alaska, Kentucky, North Dakota, and Utah as the worst states in the country.

Click on the map to see a larger version.

You can read the full report here.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund report can be found here.

Little Rock passes Potentially Dangerous Breed Regulations

On February 19th the city of Little Rock Board of Directors passed the regulation as a public safety measure. To read the requirements, click here.

Assess-A-Pet Workshop comes to Little Rock!

Little Rock Animal Services and Last Chance Arkansas are proud to present this exciting workshop is for anyone involved with rescue dogs and will cover several topics including Assess-A-Pet temperament testing, training foster and shelter dogs for adoption, and a community outreach program called Training Wheels. Click here for more information.

LRAS at Big Buck Classic

Last Chance Arkansas and Little Rock Animal Services attended the 2008 Arkansas State Big Buck Classic on January 26-27. Despite the cold weather, 14 animals found new homes: three cats and 11 dogs! A big thanks to Tracy Roark from LRAS, the Big Buck Classic organizers for inviting us, and all our volunteers for helping make this event such a success.

LCA Wraps presents for a Fundraiser

Photo Album Barnes and Noble gave LCA the opportunity to wrap gifts for donations at their North Little Rock Store. We wrapped on four different occasions, and they were very successful.

Last Chance Arkansas would like to thank Barnes & Noble and everyone who donated to the animals at LRAS.

Adoption Event a Huge Success

Seventy-nine animals found new forever homes on Saturday, September 22, at the Little Rock Animal Services' adoption event. The central Arkansas community showed a great amount of support for the animals in need, with many donating money and needed supplies to the shelter.
In addition to their support throughout the week bathing and grooming the dogs, PetsMart will donate $10 for each adoption Saturday, Sep. 22.

This event was a great opportunity for the community to see the new, state-of-the-art facilty, and learn more about the great animals available every day of the year.

Without the help of our volunteers, none of this would have been possible.

LRAS rescues animals from U-Haul

Over 90 animals were rescued by Little Rock Animal Services on Sept. 14th. Photos were taken of Last Chance Arkansas Volunteers washing the dogs for the adoption event held on Sep. 21, 2007.

KATV story

Our New Little Rock Animal Village

Pictures are located in our Photo Album

The new Little Rock Animal Shelter, called Little Rock Animal Village is officially open! The grand opening was held on Saturday, August 4th. This is a state-of-the-art shelter that replaces the one built in the 1960s.

Last Chance Arkansas would like to thank Tracy Roark (Director of Little Rock Animal Services), the entire staff of LRAS, the LRAS Advisory Board, the City of Little Rock Board of Directors, the Little Rock City Manager's office and all the citizens of Little Rock who worked so hard to make this dream of a better temporary home for Little Rock's homeless animals a reality!

Please stop by sometime and take a tour of YOUR new animal village. While you are there adopt a new furry family member.

It is located at 4500 Kramer Street (located off South University Ave. & Col. Glenn)

Directions: LRAS Map & info Page - driving south on University Avenue, cross Asher Avenue, go through the next light, turn right on 1st Tee Drive (the next light) then right on South Kramer Street.

Last Chance Arkansas holds yard sale to raise money

The above photo shows a flag afghan that was knitted by Lori Sattler and was raffled off by Last Chance Arkansas.

It helped to raise $2,500 at the yard sale that was needed to help cover vet costs.

Many thanks to Carol Compass for organizing the yard sale and to Lori Sattler for donating all her hard work on the afghan.

Thank you Little Rock Kickball Association

On April 22nd, the Little Rock Kickball Association held a kickball tournament and fundraiser for Little Rock Animal Services, Pulaski County Humane Society and Last Chance Arkansas.

This generous (and fun loving!) group donated an amazing amount money and "stuff" to benefit the animals.

The Photo above shows "The Order" a team that sponsored a dog by donating $250 to

Last Chance Arkansas can not thank the Little Rock Kickball Association enough for all of its donations and supporting the animals of central Arkansas

Click here to visit their web site to learn more about this awesome group!