Adventure Buddies Day in Bentonville
Overview:
On September 19, Bentonville will join a nationwide initiative, Adventure Buddies Day, hosted by Best Friends Animal Society, allowing people to take shelter dogs out for a day of fun.
Program Details:
- Locations: Best Friends Pet Resource Center (1312 Melissa Drive, Bentonville) and Centerton Animal Shelter (10404 North Arkansas 279, Centerton).
- Participants can take a dog for a day of adventure, which may include treats, car rides, and outdoor activities.
- Opportunities to discuss fostering or adopting the dogs will be available.
Impact on Adoption Rates:
- Dogs that have outings are significantly more likely to be adopted; one-day outings increase adoption chances by five times.
- Temporary fostering increases these chances even further, showing positive impacts on the dogs’ behavior and visibility to potential adopters.
Participation Insights:
- Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and photos on social media to enhance the dog’s exposure.
- The event aims to draw attention to the ongoing issue of shelter overcrowding and the urgent need for homes for many animals in the region.
Future Initiatives:
- Best Friends plans to continue hosting Adventure Buddies Days and hopes to inspire other shelters to create similar “dog day out” programs.
- The organization emphasizes that every day is a good day to help get shelter dogs out and increase their chances for adoption.
Statistics:
- Approximately 250,000 dogs in shelters nationwide are waiting for homes.
- Out of dogs that participated in the similar “Best Friends for the Day” program, 23 out of 31 dogs have been adopted, significantly quicker after exposure to new environments.
Conclusion:
Even if you can’t participate in Adventure Buddies Day, engaging with local shelters year-round can make a considerable difference in the lives of adoptable pets.
For more information, you can visit Best Friends Animal Society’s website.
