Creating alternative spaces to foster more pet adoptions

By Elizabeth Hayek

Published May 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM CDT

Alternative spaces — like cat cafes, rescue events and community hubs — are making pet adoption more accessible. Ozarks at Large's Elizabeth Hayek visited various locations around the region to investigate how they facilitate the connection between pets and potential owners.

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Elizabeth Hayek is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media. She currently works as a public relations assistant for the University of Arkansas Libraries.

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