Stop Animal Cruelty of Hot Spring / Garland Counties, Arkansas

STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY

HOT SPRING & GARLAND

cOUNTIES

 "Animals share with us the privilege

of having a soul."   

~Pythagoras~

WHO WE ARE

Stop Animal Cruelty is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non profit animal welfare group that works tirelessly to assist abused, abandoned, and neglected pets in both Hot Spring & Garland Counties. In order to allow pets a broader chance at adoption, we post them locally and then reach out to dozens of  rescue partners around the country with photos and detailed profiles of each pet who  are candidates for partner placement. All rescue partners are "no kill" rescue groups with similar adoption procedures. For SAC volunteers, saving lives is a way of life it's not just a trend. It is not just the right thing to do it's who we are.

We are a foster based organization that assist in re-homing pets. Everything we accomplished is by volunteers. Most people are surprised to hear we only have foster homes and no shelter. People often confuse us with the local “Humane Society” or “Animal Control” however they are different organizations entirely. Stop Animal Cruelty is "No Kill" animal welfare organization as we never have a healthy or treatable pet euthanized. Our program isn't limited to just healthy animals, particular breeds or the highly adoptable. We are proud to be an all-volunteer organization where our donations directly benefit pets in need as we do not pay people to provide care for our pets. Thankfully there is no shelter facility with large overhead costs to cover.

MISSION 

1. To promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals.
2. To provide medical care for animals that are owner surrender, abandoned or neglected and assist adopting them into loving homes.
3. Prevent the overpopulation of domestic animals by promoting to the public low cost spaying and neutering opportunities and to educate the public on humane care and responsible pet ownership.

THRIFT STORE

Hanks Rescue & Stop Animal Cruelty's Thrift Store is located at 821 Hobson Avenue, in Hot Springs and is open Wed. – Sat. 10am – 4pm. The Thrift Store is an important source of income for our missions. Proceeds from sales goes directly to care for our pets in foster homes.  Donations of kitchen items, home décor, clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, jewelry, collectables, and furniture in good condition are greatly appreciated. Donations of dog & cat food or miscellaneous pet supplies for our rescued pets may be dropped off at the store also. All donations to our organizations are tax deductible.  Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate items may text message our information line 501-620-3160.

     SPAY AND NEUTER  

SAC's low cost dog or cat spay & neuter program supports, educates and provides our                communities with low cost vouchers and clinics. We provide financial assistance to                         low income residents whenever possible.  

If you have a dog or cat that needs to be altered, you may pick up a free, low costs voucher at our Thrift Store at 821 Hobson Avenue, in Hot Springs or by texting your information to                    (501) 620-3160. Please text your name, number and mailing address and one will be sent to you.             These vouchers allow you 50% off spaying or neutering at participating Veterinarians.

Watch our Facebook page (Stop Animal Cruelty in Hot Spring County, Arkansas) for upcoming  low cost spay/neuter clinics and all special events.

Be a responsible pet owner... STOP LITTERING!     

ADOPTING A FOREVER FRIEND

There are so many wonderful pets that are just waiting for their forever homes and loving families. Our pets are rescued from a high kill shelter, owner surrendering's, abandoned and from abusive or neglectful  situations. All pets are housed in foster homes until they are adopted or transferred to a rescue partner. Foster homes are able to provide a safe, nurturing environment to help our pets adjust to living in a loving, caring home. They work on socializing, house training, leash walking and learn about their personalities to ensure they are successfully matched to their new homes and families. If you would like to become a foster parent for a dog or cat, please contact us at firstpunderfulwife@yahoo.com for an application or text 501-620-3160 and leave your email!

DONATIONS

All animal welfare organizations are not equal.

Stop Animal Cruelty is effective, efficient, focused, reliable and successful...not all organizations are.  If you pick a bad organization, there is little likelihood that your funds will be well spent effectively.  Some organizations have large payrolls which have to be met, pulling funds away from achieving their mission. Numerous have huge endowments or reserves and frankly don't need your money that badly.  They may not spend it for years, while others desperately need your donations.

Some things you should consider when making donations to an organization.

     * How much of my donation goes to the organization's payroll or shelter utilities & maintenance? With SAC, zero goes toward payroll or shelter expenses.

     * Does the organization have experienced leadership? The President of SAC has over 20 years experience in animal welfare. It's Board of Directors is made up entirely of experienced animal welfare volunteers.

     *Is the organization open and transparent to the public & its members? SAC has monthly business meetings which are open to anyone wishing to attend.

     *What kind of impact does the organization have on my community?  We provide volunteers to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering and provide our communities with low cost vouchers. We are available to our local schools, churches and civic organizations to teach humane care and dog bite prevention. We do not believe that any animal should be left to be euthanized at a kill facility because they aren't highly adoptable, sick, or injured. Society has already failed them at one point in time and someone has to speak up and help those that are defenseless and without a voice.                        

Donations are tax deductible and may be made through PayPal (no account required) by clicking the donation button at the top of this page. You may also send checks to: Stop Animal Cruelty, PO Box 21822, Hot Springs, AR  71903.       

We are a  501 (c) (3) non profit.

JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER OR FOSTER HOME   

We welcome volunteers! We have many opportunities for you to help us in protecting and supporting the many needs of rescued animals.

We have fund raising events, transporting pets, our spay/neuter program and Thrift Store.  

For additional information regarding our organization or if perhaps you are interested in becoming a foster family for a pet, please text us at: 501-620-3160 or email us at  firstpunderfulwife@yahoo.com

SAC~~PO Box 21822~~Hot Springs, AR 71903

 “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” 

~~Mahatma Gandhi~~