Sure, when you leave home for college, you miss your mom. Your dad. Your brother or sister (maybe). But you also miss your family pets -- after all, for a lot of us, they might as well be family. Check out these opportunities to spend some quality time with a four-legged friend in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Animal Shelter
WHAT -- Whether you're a dog or cat person, the Fayetteville Animal Shelter has you covered -- they need animal lovers to help walk dogs and socialize cats. Volunteering is as easy as filling out an application, which can be downloaded from www.fayetteville-ar.gov/602/Volunteer or picked up from the shelter, and attending a volunteer orientation.
WHERE -- 1640 S. Armstrong Ave.
INFO -- 444-3456
Humane Society of the Ozarks
WHAT -- HSO needs folks that are willing to help socialize dogs waiting for adoption and to help out at adoption events.
WHERE -- 1020 One Mile Road
INFO -- 444-PETS
Purr Catfe
WHAT -- This charming coffee shop partners with area shelters and rescue groups to help socialize cats looking for new homes -- and in the meantime, customers get to enjoy the company of the kitties. Bring your laptop and study while you scratch Fluffy behind the ears.
WHERE -- 1641 W. 15th St., Suite 15
INFO -- 301-0993
Equestrian Bridges
WHAT -- This nonprofit organization says its mission is to "build connections that empower Northwest Arkansas families." Their Dream Catchers social skills programs needs volunteers to serve as buddies to the children who will be receiving therapy by working with horses, which requires a training session. They also need volunteers to help with the care for the horses and the upkeep of the stables.
WHERE -- 3100 N. Oakland Zion Road
INFO -- 301-2814
-- Lara Hightower
lhightower@nwadg.com
NAN What's Up on 08/18/2017