Visit our Adoptable Dogs page to find pet(s) you are interested in.  Please note, we do also make out-of-state adoptions.

We aim to secure a forever home for each animal. This means finding a responsible, lifelong family fit. The application at icarearkansas.com/application helps us ensure the pet suits you for the long term. Pets are matched based on their needs, not on a first-come basis.

Once you submit the application, our Adoption Committee reviews it. They’ll call you, conduct an interview, and answer any queries.

The interview covers your plans for the pet’s daily care, including exercise and vet visits. We’ll ask about existing pets and how they might adapt to a new one. Also, we consider how children or others in your home will interact with the new pet.

For renters, we confirm pet permissions with your landlord.

Finally, we contact your two personal references and vet for further insights.

When your application is approved, we will contact you to arrange a time and place to meet the pet(s) you are interested in.  We recommend everyone that will be living with the pet be present at the meeting if possible.

After you decide which pet you want to adopt, you will meet with the adoption coordinator.  At this meeting you will pay the application fee and sign a contract.

Pick up day is an exciting day.  To ensure all goes well, be sure to prepare ahead.  If you are adopting a dog, bring a collar, leash, and a harness.  The reason for the harness is your dog is going into new surroundings and may be skidish at first.  The harness will make sure he/she does not get loose.  Also make sure your home has been “pet-proofed”.  These requirements will be discussed in more detail with the adoption coordinator.