Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Little Rock, AR: 28 Dogs Good with Children

Alfie is 6 month old 4 pound Yorkie (possibly mixed with Poodle) who is looking for his forever home. He is located in Arkansas and only available to Arkansas adopters. He is a bouncy, happy little guy who enjoys cuddling. He typically is a quiet puppy and sleeps soundly and quietly in his crate. He is UTD on vaccines and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. He is not yet neutered due to have one testicle not descended yet. Our vet wasn't comfortable doing the neuter just yet due to his size. His adopter will need to bring him to our vet once he's a little older and a little bigger to have the neuter done.
To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059
email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

Sweet Nala, is a victim of unforeseen circumstances. Her owner had to surrender her after she was evicted from her job and made the hard decision to surrender Nala to our program.Nala is young, she was born the beginning of March and all she's known is the love and care from her former owner. She gets along great with other dogs and absolutely loves people.She is potty trained, curious about Cats, but does not have a high praise drive. She has also been crate trained.With that being said, she still is a puppy and needs to be monitored so she does not chew on items.Nala Is currently being fostered in Arkansas, but transport is available to New England. Her adoption fee is $450. She is microchipped.

Phantom is just a cool little puppy who would be an excellent pal for a young child growing up with their best friend. His mother entered our program ready to deliver and within a week Phantom and his littermates arrived. They were the cutest sweet furballs. Since he is a puppy, he needs to have a patient adopter who will work with potty training. Also, puppies are chewers, so please consider these important facts before adopting a puppy. Phantom is very playful with his littermates and LOVES TOYS, especially squeaky ones! He also loves water and playing in kiddie pools. He is fully vetted: neutered, up to date on all vaccines, and microchipped. He is headed to New England November 6th. Apply now and this sweet boy may be yours.Phantoms adoption fee is $500 and that includes the cost of transport.

Rusty is just a cool little puppy who would be an excellent pal for a young child growing up with their best friend. His mother entered our program ready to deliver and within a week Phantom and his littermates arrived. They were the cutest sweet furballs. Since he is a puppy, he needs to have a patient adopter who will work with potty training. Also, puppies are chewers, so please consider these important facts before adopting a puppy. Rusty is very playful with his littermates and LOVES TOYS, especially squeaky ones! He also loves water and playing in kiddie pools. He is fully vetted: neutered, up to date on all vaccines, and microchipped. He is headed to New England November 6th. Apply now and this sweet boy may be yours.Rusty adoption fee is $500 and that includes the cost of transport.

10/24 TaylorThis sweet little girl was found as a stray. We had hoped an owner would come forward to claim her, but no such luck. She is about 3 months old, and we think she is possibly australian shepherd mix. This little girl is so friendly and sweet, and full of life! She is great with other dogs, cats, kids, and goats. She is working on house training and leash manners, but still has a ways to go to have these mastered. But she's still a baby and has a lot to learn. She has great potential to be part of a family!
She is spayed, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
Located in Arkansas, but transport is available.

10/22/26 We need a foster or adopter for Noli ASAP. In New England. He was adopted from us as a puppy, but is now being returned. This is not the fault of Noli. Unfortunately his owner seems to be dealing with some severe depression and not able to care of Noli. The owner of her home has asked that Noli be rehomed. We can go into further detail in email so as not to share too much of his owner's personal info out in the open. Cannoli is 9mo old and about 40 lbs. A DNA test on his sibling confirmed he is a Boston Terrier mix but please take note he is larger than a Boston. He is good with other dogs and tolerates cats well.

Meet Ladybird the Redbone Coonhound. We will have more info soon!
She is spayed, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
Located in Arkansas, but transport is available. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them on Saturdays in MD, PA, NJ, or CT
To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059
email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

10/22/26 Meet Nelda! Poodle mix, about 8 months old. Nelda's mom was dumped on an older Veteran who did the best he could. Unfortunately another dog was dumped on him. Neither were spayed/neutered, so you guessed it...a litter of puppies. Mom appears to be a pit mix or bulldog mix and dad appears to be some sort of doodle. There's no telling what kind of doodle he is, sometimes doodles end up being a mix of many breeds. The man who has mom and dad reached out to us recently for help with finding homes for the puppies (now about 8 months old) and to help get everyone spayed/neutered. So here we are! This man did the best he could and has provided safety, shelter, food and water but was not able to let all the puppies live inside.

Meet Joe! Lab mix, young adult. We will have more info soon!
He is neutered, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
Located in Arkansas, but transport is available. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them on Saturdays in MD, PA, NJ, or CT
To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059
email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

10/17/26 WAIVED ADOPTION FEE!! Celeste cant stay in rescue forever, she really needs to find her forever home! Shes holding up a spot for others in need, plus she deserves a home of her own. PLEASE SHARE!! She's in New England.
She needs to be the only pet in the home. It is VERY hard to find homes for dogs who need to be the only pet in the home. No dogs, no cats. She loves people!! She is all the things. A stunning beauty, heartwarmingly affectionate, and playfully mischievous in the most innocent way. She follows some basic commands such as sit, is house trained, and very food motivated. We do not know her breed.

10/17/26 Waylon This good ol country boy is looking for love! He was found as a stray and taken in by a good samaritan. He is great with other dogs , kids, and horses. Waylon seems to be a young adult, possibly around 2 years old. Hes a good medium size boy, around 50 lbs. We believe he is an Australian Shepherd mix. He is house trained and doing great with learning how to be part of a family while in his foster home. Hes just a good ol boy who needs a family of his own! This site only lets us post 4 pictures but we have many others, so email us and we’ll send them to you. Waylon is fully vetted. Waylon is located in Arkansas and can be adopted locally or he can be transported to the northeast once adopted. Adopter must be able to pick up in MD, PA, NJ, or CT. For more info, email apps.aasr@gmail.com To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059

10/17/26 Where are the Lab lovers? Lance is a Lab mix (we believe) and has a Lab like personality. Let’s find him a home! He is in New England. Please share! We have tons more pictures and a couple videos (this site only allows us to put 4 picture) email us and we’ll send them to you!
He’s about 14 weeks old. Cat, dog, and kid friendly. Info from his foster mom-
Lance: is very leggy, and he has big feet. His fur is a little coarse, and he has a few tan hairs on his left ribcage. He loves to cuddle! Big time cuddler. He will play with the other puppies, but he is ready to stop playing long before they are.

10/13/26 Sylvan is hoping to catch someone’s eye! He’s ready for his forever home. He is in New England.
We believe he is a Lab mix. We don’t know who/what the parents were. He’s about 14 weeks old. Info from his foster mom-
Sylvan is pretty much fully potty trained, he even goes out in the rain. He has mastered the stairs, even the tall ones he was nervous on. He's very smart and knows sit, wait, and is doing great at coming when he is called. He's very curious about everything around him and loves to cuddle on your lap and give kisses. We've started taking him on small walks and he's getting the hang of being on a leash.

10/17/26 Lila is a Lab mix (we believe) and ready to find her forever home! She is in New England. Please share!
Lila is about 14 weeks old. She loves to play with other dogs and loves the grandkids that visit her foster home. She listens well. She’s doing well with house training. She’s a cuddler too! We do not know who/what her parents were but we believe she is a Lab mix.
She is spayed, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and on flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
In New England
To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059
Message us or email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.

10/17/26 Bear was adopted from us when he was a little baby. He is now about 9-10 months old and he is in need of a new home. Bear is energetic and kind hearted. He loves other dogs and kids. He would greatly benefit from a structured home, with a family who is willing to invest some time in training him. His current family has been unsuccessful at house training him, and he has a habit of jumping up in excitement, which poses a fall risk to the grandparents who visit frequently. I believe these issues are related to not getting enough exercise, not enough structure, and just him being an adolescent puppy who is still learning and growing.

⭐️Clara Belle needs some SHARES!! She is about 5 months old. When dogs hit 6 months old, they become much harder to find homes for. The 6-12 month age range is not popular among adopters. PLEASE share to help her find a home!
She’s in New England.
She is a little shy but sweet and seems like a smart pup. She has lived with cats and kids and does fine with both, but we would be hesitant to place her in a home with cats. Although she is fine with them now, I fear that as she grows, her herding instinct (she has some Australian Cattle dog in her) may be too much for cats to tolerate. She should go to a home with older kids, for the same reason.

Dax is a handsome Australian Shepherd boy with a happy personality. He loves people and likes to play with other dogs. He will sit for treats and wants to please. He knows many verbal commands. He thrives on attention and loves walks and belly rubs and is a delight to everyone that knows him. Naturally smart and athletic, Aussies need an outlet for their energy. Dax would love a home with a big, fenced yard and another dog or kids to play with. He will be a wonderful addition to a family. Dax is about 4-1/2 years old and weighs 46 pounds.You can apply on line at www.hsvawl.org by completing the Adoption Application on either the HOME or the ADOPT page.

Meet Subaru, or Roo, as we like to call her. My husband has nicknamed her "Super Roo". Subaru is approximately 10 months old and currently weighs 36lbs. She is a little skinny so she may still do a little growing. We have no idea what breed she is. Likely a mix of many. Subaru is a mix of a chill dog and lots of fun. She loves to play and wrestle with her foster siblings but also loves a good nap when everyone is resting. She would probably do best with dogs that also love to play. She still has puppy energy and doesn't always understand when another dog is done playing, but she is learning. She loves to pounce and paw at her playmates, loves playing in water and playing with tug toys.

Roxy had a hard start in life. We don't want to focus too much on that, because her future looks BRIGHT! But, her story deserves to be told, so here we are. Roxy came into a municipal shelter as a baby. I wasn't given any info on how she came to the shelter so I'm not sure if she was found as a stray or owner surrendered. What I do know is that her poor little ears were absolutely mangled. Again, I was not given much info, but from the photos, it looked like someone tried to give her a DIY ear crop. This is hard to think about, but it happens more than any of us animal lovers want to believe. Her ears were so mangled and infected that they had to be amputated. So she doesn't have much in the ears department any more, but she makes up for that a million times over with the love and affection that she so willingly gives. So that's her past and now let's focus on her future. Roxy is needs a home. It's as simple as that. Yes, she is a pit bull. No, she won't eat your children. This compact little girl is full of nothing but love, despite whatever hell she endured in her past. She holds no grudges. Roxy LOVES other dogs of all sizes. Before she went to her current foster home, she was fostered with multiple puppies who she ADORED. In her current foster home, she is with several other medium size dogs and she is great with them. She also enjoys going to the dog park and making lots of new friends. See video in comments. Roxy is young at about 8 months old. She is what I would call a "pocket pittie." She only weighs about 30-35 lbs and won't get much bigger than that. She spent many weeks at an overcrowded shelter that has a habit of leaving dogs in filthy kennels without any time outside for potty breaks or enrichment. But now that has busted out of there, she is learning to potty outside and is making great progress with that. She loves to sleep in the bed with her foster family, and really hopes to find a forever home that will allow her to continue that bonding experience with them. Roxy has a lot of love to give, and she's not picky who she gives it to! She just really needs a family to call her own. She is not shy or timid, she is friendly and happy all the time, with everyone she meets. She is fully vetted.
In New England.

Meet Iris, a sweet and cuddly dog who loves to play and make friends, whether they are human or other dogs and cats. She will be a delightful companion that is always up for snuggling, and she will happily be your lap dog if you are up for it. She loves to play with toys and go for long walks. She is crate trained and house trained. Iris's playful spirit and gentle demeanor make her the perfect addition to any family looking for joy and unconditional love. This sweet girl is a boxer mix, weighs 52 pounds and is just under 3 years old.You can apply on line at www.hsvawl.org by completing the Adoption Application on either the HOME or the ADOPT page.

9/5/26 We cant figure out why this adorable little guy is still not adopted. He is absolutely precious! Sadly, his dad passed away unexpectedly. His mom had to move in with family who would not allow Chewy to come along. Chewy is a good little boy. He is friendly and playful with people and other dogs. This is what Chewy's foster says about him:
Meet Chewy. He is as mischievous and sweet all rolled up in to one as he looks. he definitely has human-like eyes. We believe he is a terrier mix but we only have his looks to go by. 1-2 years old and about 15 lbs. He is housebroken. He is not a fan of the crate and will voice his objection but settles after about 15 minutes.

Lady lives up to her name! She's a very sweet docile little girl with a loving heart. Super mild mannered, she enjoys napping on her doggy bed, snuggles, doggy treats, and hanging out with her little mates. She is an Arkansas rescue that belongs to be a part of a loving family. Very smart little girl, she should be easy to train with the proper guidance.Lady has been fully vetted: she is microchip, up-to-date on all core vaccinations, she's on a flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. She also has been spayed. No puppies for this girl! She will be in Enfield Connecticut on July 24. If she's not adopted, then she will be featured at the petsmart store in Williston Connecticut on the 25th and 26th of July.

Meet our gorgeous puppy Brandy! She has a unique look about her. One of her striking features is her beautiful brindle coat. We believe she is a mixture of a Black Mountain Cur and Hound dog. Brandy is four months young. Currently she weighs about 15 pounds and may grow to be 40-45 pounds at maturity. She recently was spayed and has been microchipped. In addition, she’s up to date on all core juvenile vaccinations, heart worm prevention, flea/tick prevention, and has been dewormed. Her adoption fee is only $550.

6/23 Still available!
2/22 This handsome boy is Blaze. He was rescued in February 2025 from a litter of 10 born under an abandoned house/shed. Animal Control picked up the sire and mother dog and 9 of the pups. They were all euthanized the same day. Not because they did anything wrong, but because the shelter was full. Blaze was the only one rescued. He has been fostered in a home since his rescue. He has socialized with the teenage boys in the neighborhood and interacted with them playing ball as a puppy. He has been taught to sit on command and fetch his ball. He resides in a kennel on the patio and has a fenced backyard for exercise.

9/20 Still looking for a home!
6/28 Courtesy post: Dusty is a 2.5 year old neutered male Husky looking for his forever home. Located in New England. He was taken in by a kind family when his owners lost their home. They were living in a motor home and lost heat in the middle of January, so they deemed it best to no longer keep their dogs. The family who currently has Dusty took in all 3 dogs and found homes for 2 of them but Dusty remains. Please share!

From day one, Bobo has shown us what an incredible dog he is. He is the sweetest boy in the world—gentle, loving, goofy, and always eager to please. He wants nothing more than to learn, make you proud, and be by your side.

Over the last month, we’ve watched him bravely and trustingly take on new experiences. One of his biggest accomplishments? Discovering that water isn’t so scary after all! These days, swimming in the pool is one of his favorite pastimes.

6/22 Meet Troubadour, better known as Tru!

Tru is a young mixed-breed boy with a heart of gold and a story of incredible resilience. When he first arrived at our rescue, he had been severely neglected. He was painfully underweight and had spent much of his life confined to a crate. Despite everything he's been through, Tru has never stopped loving people.

Over the past several months, Tru has blossomed into a happy, affectionate, and playful young dog. He's been working hard on his crate and potty training and continues to make fantastic progress. Considering the life he came from, we're incredibly proud of how far he's come.

Get ready to fall in love with Remi, a delightful female Rottweiler who's looking for her forever home! This petite 50-pound pup may be small in size, but she's got a big personality and an even bigger heart. At just over a year old, Remi is still very much a puppy at heart, and her curiosity and playful spirit will keep you on your toes. Remi is an affectionate and friendly girl who loves to greet everyone she meets. When you bend down, whether to pick something up or put on your shoes, she will come up and give you lots of kisses. At breakfast and dinner time she can’t contain how excited she is and will dance around you.