Welcome to
Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO)
A NO-KILL rescue shelter, in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, since 1978.
A non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Approximately 60 pets in shelter residence at any one time!
Our live release rate is 98.2%!
HSO’s Board of Directors are ALL-VOLUNTEER!
Only animal care staff employees are paid, and any of you who would like to
VOLUNTEER and help at the shelter are ALWAYS APPRECIATED!
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Our shelter pets would LOVE a little of your time and attention while they wait for adoption!
YOUR attention makes them more social & adoptable!
THANK YOU for any time you can give: daily, weekly, monthly!
Please call the shelter to find out about our next Volunteer Orientation!
100% of your donations go to the care of our shelter pets!
Open: 5 days a week, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm.
Adoption fees are:
$100 for puppies up to 6 months
$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years
$60 for dogs over 6 years
$60 for cats.
