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Who We Are
The Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League (HSVAWL) is in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization that works cooperatively with the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (POA) Animal Control to rescue, vet, and find homes for ALL adoptable cats and dogs that come through POA intake.
AWL has no paid employees and is appreciative of the hard work by the POA animal control officers, who provide valuable service to all animals. AWL pays for food, veterinary expenses and litter for all animals in the shelter building, including strays and lost pets reclaimed by owners, as well as those for adoption.
We depend solely upon donations, memberships, and grants to sustain our programs. We are not subsidized by the POA nor government entities.
All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your donation directly supports the animals. The AWL expresses gratitude to the volunteers who make these benefits happen and to those guests who support their efforts to save the animals.
SHARING OUR THANKFULNESS
On Thanksgiving, the animals at the shelter received
tasty treats thanks to "Chef" Shelley Shepherd (center), who prepared special cat and dog friendly meals, including turkey breast, sweet potatoes, green beans, and dessert cups with pumpkin puree topped with a dollop of plain yogurt!
Assisting with the treats are Julie Keck (left) and Nancy Wagner.
Special thanks to all the volunteers who shared part of
their Thanksgiving holiday caring for our cats and dogs!
1st Annual k9 Costume Party
Cleverly dressed K9s and their owners enjoyed the 1st Annual K9 Costume Party at DeSoto Club and helped raised more than $500 for the AWL! A special thank you to Bryan Garrett, Food and Beverage Manager, for orchestrating the event, and to sponsors
Ben E. Keith Company and Miller Lite.
IN THE NEWS!
MuttNation Foundation awards AWL $3,000 Grant
In their 2020 Mutts Across America campaign, AWL was honored as the Arkansas recipient of this grant based on the following selection criteria:
- High Adoption Rate
- High Volunteerism
- Fiscal Responsibility
- High Activity/Fundraising
- Specialty
- Community Presence
- Website & Social Media Presence
- Advocacy
Blessing of the Animals service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
In celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church held a "drive-in" special service, The Blessing of the Animals, on October 4, 2020.
More than $1,000 was received in donations for the AWL. We are very grateful to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and to the St. Francis Chapter of the Daughters of the Kings, who hosted this year's event.
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation
We are extremely grateful to the Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation for giving the AWL a $15,000 grant to support our homeless pets!
AWL receives grant for an AED from The Blue & You Foundation
Thank you to The Blue & You Foundation, funded by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, for providing a grant to purchase an AED (automatic defibrillator) for the shelter.
Arkansas Community Foundation gives AWL Two Grants!
Thank you to the Arkansas Community Foundation who gave the AWL two grants in the spring of 2020. Our Education Program received $500, and our Spay/Neuter Program received $1,500.
AWL receives $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation
The AWL was thrilled to receive a $10,000 grant in 2020 from the Petco Foundation to cover adoption costs.
AWL awarded $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation!
Arvest Community and Business Relations Advisor Donna Aylward presented the "ceremonial" check to AWL President Susan Luse at the Puttin' on the Dog and Cat fundraiser.
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AWL wins Best Club/Organization Award!
We are proud to have been voted 1st place in the 2019 Village Voice Readers Choice Awards as the best Club or Organization in Garland and Saline Counties. Thank you for this honor!
AWL 1st Place Winner in the first KVRE 92.9 FM Listener’s Choice Awards!
The AWL was awarded 1st Place in the non-profit Philanthropic/Service Organization category.
Each choice was nominated by the listeners of KVRE. Then the top three in each category were voted on by the listeners again. Over 20,000 votes were placed to determine the winners in each category. The AWL is very honored to receive this award!
AWL featured on the Animal Rescue Professionals Association audio podcast. Click link below to hear Board Member Debe Jolliff's discussion with Kelly Nash.
