Keeping Your Pets Healthy & Safe
Learn about important pet health topics including flea and tick prevention, heartworm disease, and resources for lost pets in the Batesville area.
Lost and Found Pets in Batesville, AR
If you've lost a pet or found a stray, these local resources can help reunite pets with their families.
Lost and Found Pets in Batesville, AR
Local Facebook page for reporting and finding lost pets in the Batesville area
Arkansas Lost and Found Pet Network
Statewide network to help reunite lost pets with their families
Pets of Batesville AR
Local community resource for lost and found pets in the Batesville area
Important Facts About Heartworm
- Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes
- It can be fatal if left untreated
- Prevention is much easier and cheaper than treatment
- All dogs over 6 months should be tested
- Monthly prevention is essential year-round
Protecting Your Dog from Heartworm Disease
All dogs over six months of age at our shelter are tested for heartworms, and all dogs are on monthly heartworm prevention.
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the heart and lungs. Prevention is the best approach—it's safer, easier, and much less expensive than treatment.
Trap | Neuter | Return
TNR is the most humane and effective method for managing feral cat colonies. Cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their outdoor home.
This approach stabilizes colony populations, improves the cats' health, and reduces nuisance behaviors like fighting and spraying. Over time, colonies naturally decrease in size.
Need Help with a Feral Cat Colony?
If you're dealing with a feral cat colony in your area, we can help. Fill out our intake form and our team will work with you to develop a plan.
Fill Out TNR FormSupport This Program
TNR programs rely on community support. Your donation helps cover the cost of trapping supplies, surgeries, and vaccinations.
Donate to TNR ProgramHave Questions About Your Pet?
Our staff is here to help! Contact us for advice on keeping your pets healthy and protected.