Welcome to Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO)!
- A NO-KILL rescue shelter, in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, since 1978.
- A non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
- Our live release rate is 98.2%!!!
- Approximately 60 pets in shelter residence at any one time!!!
- Our Admin Staff is ALL volunteer! 100% of your donations go to the care of our shelter pets!!!
Open: 5 days a week, Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm.
Adoption fees are:
- $100 for puppies up to 6 months
- $80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years
- $60 for dogs over 6 years
- $60 for cats.
Mission Statement: The Humane Society of the Ouachitas is a no-kill shelter serving the homeless animals of Polk County, Arkansas, until permanent caring homes can be found for them, providing low cost spay/neuter, vaccination and other humane services, and dedicated to the prevention of cruelty and neglect of animals as provided by Arkansas law.

