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Fort Smith Animal Haven in need of dog beds amid near-freezing temperatures

The shelter is currently having to use "old, chewed, and torn up" beds during the cold nights.

FORT SMITH, Ark — The Fort Smith Animal Haven, with over 120 dogs in their large kennels, is in dire need of new dog beds.

The shelter is currently undergoing a move to 9501 Black Bear Trail, and they say they can't keep using "old, chewed, and torn up" beds— the shelter posted to Facebook, linking an Amazon wishlist with beds starting at $24.

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According to the Red Cross, anybody with animals should watch for signs of hypothermia, even if the animal has a heavy coat. Signs include "whining, shivering, anxiety, weakness, being slower than usual, or looking for warm places to burrow." 

Credit: Fort Smith Animal Haven

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