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When it comes to keeping your furry family members healthy, vaccines are one of the simplest and most powerful tools we have. Puppies and kittens don’t come with built-in immunity — but vaccines can give them some. Starting early and staying consistent with boosters helps prevent painful, deadly, and completely avoidable diseases like parvovirus , distemper , and feline distemper (panleukopenia) . At NWA shelters and rescues, we’ve seen how just one missed vaccine can lead to

Every rescue worker knows this name: Parvo. Parvovirus is one of the deadliest—and most preventable—diseases we see in unvaccinated puppies. As rescue and shelter workers, we’ve held too many fragile, trembling puppies fighting for their lives. Some survive. Too many don’t. But here’s the good news: one simple vaccine series can stop parvo completely. 🦠 What Exactly Is  Parvo? Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus  that attacks a dog’s intestinal system , leading to

If you’ve ever heard of canine distemper , you know it’s one of the most heartbreaking illnesses a dog can face. It spreads quickly, is often fatal once symptoms appear, and—most importantly—it’s completely preventable  with a simple vaccine. At our shelters and rescues across NWA, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation distemper can cause in unvaccinated dogs. But we’ve also seen the power of prevention—and how one shot can mean the difference between tragedy and a lifetime of

Part of the Protect the Paws You Love campaign by the NWA Animal Alliance Every pet deserves a healthy, protected life — and vaccines are one of the simplest, most effective ways to make that possible. Vaccinations don’t just protect your own pets — they protect your family, neighbors, and every animal in your community. Below is a quick guide to the core vaccines recommended for dogs and cats — what they prevent, why they matter, and how to keep your pets safe. 🐶 Core Vacci

A Partnership Between the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the NWA Animal Alliance The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank  has donated 21,000 pounds of pet food  to the NWA Animal Alliance , a coalition of 12 regional animal shelters and rescue organizations working together to serve families and pets across Northwest Arkansas. This donation comes at a crucial time. With the recent freeze in SNAP funding, many households who rely on assistance programs are facing tighter budgets an

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