Mascota Fest 2026: Nuestra Comunidad Salva Vida
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, Ark. will host Mascota Fest 2026 on Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville and features:
- Meet adoptable pets
- Connect with local Hispanic exhibitors
- Participate in family-friendly activities
- Visit the free Community Pet Pantry for pet food and resources
This initiative recognizes the valuable contributions of Hispanic employees, volunteers, adopters, foster families, and community members who help save the lives of pets across the country.
Free Vaccine/Microchip Clinic
From 12 to 3 p.m., there will also be a free vaccine and microchip clinic, available by appointment only. Online registration is required.
- To register, visit: Best Friends Animal Society
Note: For those unable to attend on Sunday, a free vaccine and microchip clinic is held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Best Friends Pets, 1312 Melissa, Bentonville. Pre-registration is required.
Additional Activities at Mascota Fest 2026
- Meet dogs and cats available for adoption (all adoption fees waived through October 15).
- Visit the free Community Pet Pantry.
- Interact with local Hispanic exhibitors.
- Make enrichment toys for pets.
- Read to adoptable cats in the free-roaming cat rooms.
- Walk beginner-friendly dogs along a trail behind the center.
- Learn about the Dog Day Out program that lets you take an adoptable dog on an adventure.
- Check out the center’s newly installed Little Free Library.
- Discover options for volunteering, fostering, and adopting.
The public is invited!
