Russellville Animal Shelter

Russellville, AR

Phone 479-968-1944

The City of Russellville municipal shelter, taking in and rehoming cats and dogs from the Arkansas River Valley. Cat adoption fees are among the lowest in the state at $20.

Adoption fee From $20

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm for adoptions only.

Areas served Russellville and the Arkansas River Valley

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $20

$20 for cats

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet the cats. Saturday hours are for adoptions only.

Location

Find Russellville Animal Shelter

The area

Pope County at a glance

Population 64,131

Housing units 27,156

Est. households with a cat 7,816

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 $20, one of the lowest adoption fees in the state.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm for adoptions only.

Can I adopt on a Saturday?

Yes. Saturday hours are specifically for adoptions, running 10am to 4pm.

Get involved

Support Russellville Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact the shelter at 479-968-1944 to ask about surrendering an animal.