Bella Vista Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit shelter operating in Bella Vista since 1985, rescuing and rehabilitating homeless animals and providing food, shelter and medical care until they are reunited with owners or adopted. It places more than 500 cats and dogs a year.

Adoption fee From $60
Hours Tue-Sun 10am-4pm. Closed Monday.
Areas served City of Bella Vista, Arkansas
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

$60 for cats

Requirements

The fee covers spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, worming and microchip registration.

How it works

Visit the shelter to meet available animals, then complete and email the adoption application to bvas@sbcglobal.net to await approval.

Location

Find Bella Vista Animal Shelter

The area

Benton County at a glance

Population 303,632
Housing units 122,703
Est. households with a cat 35,926

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $60 and dogs are $75. The fee covers spay/neuter, deworming, age-appropriate vaccinations including rabies if the animal is old enough, and a microchip.

What are your hours?

Tuesday through Sunday 10am-4pm. Closed Monday.

How do I get in touch?

Call (479) 855-6020 or email bvas@sbcglobal.net.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Bella Vista Animal Shelter at (479) 855-6020 or bvas@sbcglobal.net to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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