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Animal shelter in Bentonville to host Super Bowl 'tailgate' party with free adoptions

More and more, people are going to breeders or stores to find pets, leaving shelters across America at capacity with animals that need rescuing.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization aiming to end pet euthanasia in American shelters by 2025, is offering free adoptions at all locations from Feb. 7-14.

Best Friends' location on Melissa Drive in Bentonville  "Dogs know that ball is life, and it’s almost time for the big game!" said Best Friends' Public Relations Strategist and comedic genius Erinn O'Connor.

More and more, people are going to breeders or stores to find pets, leaving shelters across America at capacity with animals that need rescuing. "There’s a perfect dog, cat, kitten, or puppy eager to be your teammate," said Julie Castle, Best Friends' CEO.

Credit: Best Friends Animal Society NWA

Visit Best Friends' website to learn more.  

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