Welcome to Arkansas, the “natural state.” We began our day meeting up with our host shelter the “North Little Rock Animal Shelter ” at the Lakewood Village Shopping Center on McCain Blvd. Before we could get set-up, there were people there waiting to adopt.

Micro-chipping and rabies vaccination services were available free-of-charge to the first fifty people. North Little Rock Friends of Animals support the belief that a wide-spread sterilization of dogs and cats is the solution to pet overpopulation. “Spay and neuter” license plates for your car or truck help promote clinics dedicated to achieving these goals.

The Jacksonville Animal Shelter, the central Arkansas SPCA, Bark in the Park, and the Maumelle Friends of the Animals joined us in welcoming the mayor of North Little Rock, Mayor Patrick Henry Hays. “You can save a life,” and “help save a homeless pet” were words that echoed by all!!

Our sincere thanks to Marilyn Hall, Billy Grace and all the workers and volunteers from the North Little Rock Animal Shelter.

Just a thought: “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.”

Can you feel the love?

Claire and Warren