By Rick Cali
Last year, I was fortunate enough to accompany Last Hope K9 Rescue to Central Arkansas as they helped dog shelters in rural parts of the state in several ways, including repairing shelters, installing tubs and hot water heaters, bathing dogs, and providing medical...
Day 4: Redfield
By Alie Wulf
On our fourth and final day of the Service Trip, we spent the morning visiting Redfield Shelter, located in the rural area of Redfield, Arkansas. This was one of the smaller shelters that we visited, with just two outdoor kennel areas,...
Day 3: Malvern
By Kai Phoenix
We arrived at Cuddle Babies Rescue in Malvern, Arkansas an enthusiastic bunch, ready to work and improve the lives of dogs. Little did we know what we were walking into. At this facility, where the volunteers fiercely love each animal in...
Day 2: Sheridan
By Rachel Litton
I woke up before my alarm, eager to start our second shelter day of the trip. This was also my second time visiting Sheridan, so I was excited to be somewhere familiar. Even though it was a rainy start, all the...
Day 1: Camden
By Krystal Duquette
It was the first day of the service trip and a large group of northern and southern volunteers met at the Ouachita County Animal Protection Services in Camden, Arkansas with smiling faces eager to get to work! This is a rural...