Very sadly, this organization, under a new board, is no longer a no-kill shelter nor does it rescue abused, neglected or injured animals. Their phone message directs callers to a kill shelter that does not offer medical assistance, animal abuse/neglect calls and is basically unprepared to rescue and aid neglected, injured or abused animals. When donors have asked for an accounting of funds.... no responses have been given. The focus now is basically working ONLY with animals that they can readily 'turn over' at Petco....it is certainly not animal welfare or the humane treatment of animals. Donors have been alienated and knowledgeable volunteers / animal socializers have been run off. Members are no longer permitted to vote for board members - they are 'appointed.' The only thing members are permitted to do is give them money....not opinions or voice concerns. Due to their 'new revised policies', their is no refuge or assistance for abused, neglected or injured animals. These animals must remain in situations of abuse / neglect and injured animals are 'left' until the kill animal control shelter is open, and if they have time/manpower, they will retrieve and kill the pet. The new kennel manager had NO experience with abused/neglected animals or kennel management - only as a vet tech in an office. The other 'new board members' had never volunteered or been involved at the kennel yet professed to be experts / knowledgeable enough to 'critique' years of experienced people. I will no longer donate to them, they have been removed from my will and I no longer will volunteer. Hardly would I consider it a 'humane society' when it ignores the plight of helpless animals. 'humane' society

The current administration is very good at changing the subject away from the fact they killed 5 healthy, young Hound-Beagle mixes that were scared to death of the way they were being handled. If the current administration of HSGC has decided to discuss the receivership then it should tell the whole story not just the part they want told. Yes there was a receivership ordered by the court per a petition of 2 individuals who were familiar with HSGC for less than 2 months. Their intentions were questionable to most people who felt it was intended to benefit them professionally and hopefully assist in building up their personal businesses. Now understand before the hostile takeover by these 2 individuals, the board of directors consisted of a retired FBI Agent, a highly respected retired Banker who personally owns 2 banks in Arkansas, a retired IRS Agent, a Real Estate Agent, a semi-retired Property Manager, a Quorum Court Coordinator & a retired School Teacher. Unbelievably they were refused a chance to refute the misleading information provided to the local Judge. The receivership was placed and consequently had devastating effects on HSGC. The killing of 5 Hound/Beagle mixes was the most horrific consequence. Longtime volunteers insist these dogs were never aggressive but were claimed to be in order to justify an unwillingness and inexperience to deal with unsocial dogs. Most likely these poor scared dogs were neglected by the current administration and staff. Apparently this was hidden from the general public until accidently exposed by you guessed it… inexperienced board member.

The Humane Society of Garland County was placed in receivership in March 2014. By order of the Garland County Circuit Court, the kennel manager and assistant manager were both removed from their positions. HSGC emerged from receivership in the fall of 2014 after a new kennel manager and a new board of directors were installed. Since the new administration has begun directing the organization, the displaced former administrators have engaged in a concerted effort to malign the organization and undermine the great things happening at the direction of the new administration.

This organization does not euthanize nonaggressive animals. They work wonders in placing neglected, abused, and abandoned animals into safe, loving homes. They underwent a major change in management about a year ago, and they have successfully placed over 160 animals in the past 8 months. Prior to this change, the kennel was overrun with animals and could not take new rescues. The difference in management of the kennel is very easily noticed now, as they are able to take in and rehome animals at a much higher rate than before. Many of the animals who were overlooked before are now being socialized and are able to find permanent homes. The volunteers who are still active in the organization after these changes can attest to the vast improvement in conditions in the kennel, and visitors remark frequently about how much better the organization is run.

This facility euthanized 5 dogs in 2014. It is no longer a no kill facility